If you've been quietly wondering whether what you're experiencing with desire, intimacy, or pleasure is normal — or if you've just been telling yourself this is something you have to accept now — this episode is going to change everything. Today, Ashley sits down with Andrea Martin — and yes, her Instagram handle is @andrea.sexplains.it.all, which tells you everything you need to know about the kind of conversation this is going to be. Andrea is a board-certified women's health nurse practitioner with a doctorate in nursing, the founder of Glow Health, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and a Pelvic Floor Competent Practitioner. She has spent most of her career focused on exactly this topic — and she brings clinical expertise, zero judgment, and a lot of humor to one of the most underserved conversations in women's health. This episode covers everything from the two types of desire to the physiology of orgasm, vaginal estrogen and testosterone, the best lubricants on the market, how to talk to your partner, and how to finally ask your doctor the questions you've been too embarrassed to raise. It is honest, warm, practical, and deeply empowering. Ashley's note: I'll be real with you — I was nervous about this episode. When Andrea submitted her guest agreement and said she wanted to talk about sexual desire and orgasm, I sat with it for a minute. But I realized that avoiding this topic is exactly the problem. So here we are. And I could not be more glad. 💛 🎙️ StrongHER Voices is the empowering podcast helping women navigate their StrongHER Era with clarity, confidence, and practical, expert-backed support. Hosted by Ashley Basilio — certified menopause health coach, fitness professional, and women's wellness advocate. -- In this episode, we cover: ✅ Welcome + how Andrea found Ashley and why she knew they shared the same values ✅ Andrea's background and how Glow Health was born out of frustration with how women are dismissed ✅ The pelvic floor and sexual health — why these two things are more connected than most women realize ✅ The most common sexual health concerns women bring to Andrea: dryness, lubrication changes, discomfort, desire shifts, and orgasm changes ✅ What's happening hormonally: estrogen, testosterone, blood flow, and tissue changes explained clearly ✅ Intrarosa, vaginal estrogen, and testosterone — what they are and how they help ✅ The two types of desire — spontaneous vs. responsive — and why responsive desire is completely normal ✅ How orgasm changes physiologically with age and why vibration works when other things stop working ✅ Non-medication ways to support healthy desire — and why self-care is actually foreplay ✅ How to talk to your partner about what's changing — including when NOT to have the conversation ✅ Lubricant breakdown: water-based, silicone, and oil-based — plus Andrea's actual brand recommendations ✅ When to seek professional help and what kind of provider to look for ✅ Testosterone for women: why it's off-label, why that doesn't mean dangerous, and what it can do ✅ How to talk to your doctor when you're embarrassed — including the tip about handing over the piece of paper ✅ Andrea's free Pleasure Reset Guide ✅ Closing message: it's not your fault, you're not a bad partner, and you have more power than you think -- 👥 Featured Guest Andrea Martin, DNP, WHNP-BC — Board-certified women's health nurse practitioner, doctoral-level clinician, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Pelvic Floor Competent Practitioner, and founder of Glow Health, a telemedicine practice serving women in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Andrea specializes in menopause, pelvic floor health, and women's sexual wellbeing — and she brings clinical excellence, genuine warmth, and absolutely zero judgment to every conversation. Connect with Andrea: Website: https://www.glowhealthbyandrea.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea.sexplains.it.all Free Pleasure Reset Guide: https://glowhealthbyandrea.myflodesk.com/ccpko2bfmw Products mentioned (with coupon codes): https://www.glowhealthbyandrea.com/products -- If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to keep supporting you on your StrongHER journey. 💛 🩷 Join StrongHER Together Get ongoing support, accountability, education, and the tools you need to feel stronger — inside and out. 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