Sex and Psychology Podcast Episode 365: Men’s Anxiety Around Sex and Dating
Jan 24, 2025
David Khalili, a licensed marriage and family therapist and board-certified sexologist, shares insights on men's anxiety around sex and relationships. He reveals how performance anxiety affects intimacy and self-esteem, highlighting societal pressures on body image and masculinity. Khalili discusses coping strategies for managing anxiety, the importance of communication in relationships, and the impact of societal expectations on men's sexual experiences. He also addresses the taboos surrounding conversations about sex, offering resources for deeper understanding.
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Anxiety Impacts Men's Sexuality
- Anxiety manifests in men's concern about penis performance, body image, and relationship worthiness.
- It can lead to being mentally distracted during sex, risking boundary violations and relational issues.
Rising Body Image Anxiety in Men
- Men's body image anxiety is growing due to social media pressures to "looks max" for attractiveness.
- This anxiety often leads to cycles of attempts to fix perceived flaws but rarely leads to satisfaction.
Calf Implant Documentary Story
- David Khalili recalled a 90s MTV documentary about a man getting calf implants.
- The man believed the implants would solve his insecurities despite already being good looking.
