Cortisol
A stress hormone that rises during chronic pressure and can reduce sexual desire, arousal, and pleasure by activating the body’s “survival mode.”
What This Really Means
Cortisol is a useful report concept because it connects libido changes to life context (workload, sleep, conflict, uncertainty).
Lowering chronic stress, improving recovery, and increasing safety cues often reduces inhibition and supports desire—without forcing outcomes.
Examples
Desire drops during burnout
Arousal is easier on vacation than during deadlines
Conflict increases stress and reduces sexual responsiveness.
Common Misunderstandings
Tap each myth to reveal the reality
Cortisol doesn’t automatically mean your relationship is broken, and context still matters.
Stress isn’t automatically an excuse, and Cortisol is about a stress hormone that rises during chronic pressure and can reduce sexual desire, arousal, and pleasure by activating the body’s “survival mode.”.
Cortisol is about a stress hormone that rises during chronic pressure and can reduce sexual desire, arousal, and pleasure by activating the body’s “survival mode.”, and it doesn’t imply that if you love someone, stress won’t matter.
Cortisol can be one factor, but it doesn’t explain everything, and context still matters.
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Inside LoveIQ
We identify patterns related to Cortisol by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
Sample visualization of a gap metric.
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