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Actual* Experts

WTF is...Libido?! ft. Somatic Intimacy Coach, Hannah Johnson

18 Nov 2025

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In this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with somatic intimacy coach and founder of The Libido Fairy, Hannah Johnson, to demystify libido, desire, and why so many women feel confused or stressed about their sex drive. Hannah breaks down what libido actually is, why it changes throughout our lives, and why nothing is wrong with you if yours feels low, missing, or inconsistent. From spontaneous vs. responsive desire, to anatomy myths, p*rn misconceptions, pleasure mapping, and navigating mismatched desire in relationships, Hannah brings clarity, science, and zero shame to one of the most intimate parts of being a woman. If you’ve ever wondered “Is my libido normal?” - this episode is for you.00:45 - Intro & Actual Stats13:30 - What led Hannah to start ‘The Libido Fairy17:30 - What libido actually is (and why it’s not ‘sex drive’)19:15 - How stress, safety & biology shape women’s arousal26:50 - How to navigate mismatched desire in relationships36:00 - Anatomy 101: What actually feels good to women and why40:30 - Pleasure mapping & reconnecting to your body45:30 - P*rn, smut & realistic expectations49:00 - Spontaneous vs. responsive desire explained52:30 - Birth control, antidepressants & libido: what the science says54:00 - Libido and aging: the myth of the “decline”01:02:30 - Fetishes, taboos & the psychology behind desire01:07:00 - Debrief01:18:00 - Coming next week “WTF is…A Mortgage?!”

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