madman
Super Moderator
In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik and guest Dr. Lori Brotto discuss the benefits of mindfulness in treating male sexual health issues, particularly focusing on men with situational erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer survivors. They explore how mindfulness can reduce performance anxiety and enhance sexual pleasure beyond just intercourse. Additionally, the podcast touches on innovative practices like virtual reality for addressing sexual fears, and the differences between asexuality and low sexual desire. Dr. Brotto highlights the potential biological origins of asexuality, distinguishing it as a sexual orientation. Dr. Malik contributes insights on the importance of understanding sexual and romantic attraction for healthy relationships. This episode offers listeners a deeper understanding of the complexities of sexual health and the mind-body connection.
Chapters:
00:00 Mindfulness for Men
00:13 Situational Erectile Dysfunction
01:09 Mindfulness in Prostate Cancer Survivors
02:42 Erectile Dysfunction and Mindfulness
03:22 Mindfulness Practice Implementation
05:19 Brain-Body Connection
10:07 Virtual Erotica and Desire
13:46 Sexual vs. Romantic Attraction
