Erectile Dysfunction Radio Podcast
Urologist Interviews Sex Therapist about Performance Anxiety
Apr 3, 2023
Dr. Amy Pearlman, a urologist specializing in men's health, interviews sex therapist Mark Goldberg about performance anxiety. They discuss managing expectations and setting realistic goals, how performance anxiety affects pleasure and orgasm, tools to enhance confidence and partner pleasure, the link between mental health and physical aspects of erectile dysfunction, and the significance of education and tracking for men's empowerment.
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- Open communication and lowered expectations can help alleviate performance anxiety in sexual encounters.
- Performance anxiety affects both men and women, and addressing it requires broadening the focus from function to pleasure and recognizing alternative sources of pleasure.
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Managing Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety related to sexual encounters during special occasions or after a period of anticipation can lead to disappointment and pressure. The buildup of expectations and delayed sexual interactions contribute to this anxiety. To alleviate this, open communication with your partner about expectations and desires is crucial. Lowering expectations without setting unattainable bars can help create a more enjoyable experience. Understanding that sexual interactions do not have to be extraordinary to be great and allowing natural flow without putting excessive pressure on oneself can also help ease performance anxiety.
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