Elle believed she was grappling with low libido as she reached the age of 50, having been married for 25 years with three children in college. Intimacy in her relationship had become a burdensome task, postponed for weeks at a time until guilt finally compelled her to engage. She considered this ebb in desire as a typical aspect of this stage in life. It wasn't until Janna helped Elle compassionately delve into her personal history that the true roots of her low sex drive emerged. Unearthing childhood sexual abuse, the lingering effects of birth trauma, the relentless exhaustion and overwhelm from parenthood, and 22 years of untreated pelvic pain, Elle began to see the multifaceted layers of her struggle. In our culture, women are often conditioned to endure pain, making it challenging to recognize when something is truly amiss. Elle shares her journey of self-discovery, articulating why she refrained from labeling her distress as pain for so many years. Now, with newfound awareness, she is bravely navigating a redefined understanding of intimacy with her husband, infused with compassion and hope for a more fulfilling connection. Referenced episode: 27. UNDERSTANDING PELVIC PAIN WITH MANDY RÖSCHER Sign up for Janna's FREE class on Jan. 15 or 16, Wanting It More 101 - Increase Interest & Enjoyment Without Pressure or Guilt. Register here. The next round of Wanting It More is running Feb. 1 - Mar. 31, 2024. ​Join the waitlist.​ Is WIM right for you?: If you are curious, you can ​book a 15-minute Zoom call with Janna​. Leave a podcast review: We'd so appreciate your ​rating and review​ to help the podcast reach more women. Learn about Wanting It More: Program details, schedules, bonuses, and Q&A. ​Visit now.