Hi and welcome to MansMatters, the Erectile Dysfunction Shockwave Clinic. Today, I want to talk about erectile dysfunction and the stigma surrounding it.
Why is there such a stigma about erectile dysfunction, and why don’t men openly discuss their erection problems with friends and family? We all get older, and we all suffer from medical problems. But you won’t even get men in their 80s admitting to having problems with their erections.
For most men, having an erection is seen as a sign of masculinity. Sexual prowess and masculinity go hand in hand, and this is not just in the United Kingdom—it’s common wherever you go in the world. From an early age, boys are generally conditioned to be tough, not to cry when they hurt themselves, and to “man up” when things get tough.
As they reach puberty, the jokes and taunts in school changing rooms become an integral part of growing up. Then, as teenagers, young men become interested in sex. The more precocious ones brag about their conquests, real or imagined, and boast about the size of their penis to inflate their sexual prowess. Being sexually active becomes just as important to them as excelling in sports or academics—it’s an intricate part of their psyche.
For many young men, being outed for having erection problems or suffering from Peyronie’s disease, where the penis becomes bent, would be mortifying. They aspire to be the alpha male. Unfortunately, men don’t always help each other; they can be very competitive. If any young man were to mention his erectile dysfunction (ED) problems to his friends—or worse, his enemies—he would likely endure jokes and ridicule. This attitude doesn’t stop with young men. Older men are equally competitive and insensitive when it comes to this condition, and as a result, it becomes a hidden subject.
In the past, this topic was so taboo that men wouldn’t even confide in their lifelong male friends. The pressure on men has never been greater. Reality shows like “Love Island” glorify fit, handsome males full of testosterone, and in some parts of society, there is an emphasis on sex first and relationships second. In more macho societies, the stigma is even worse. Some men won’t even seek treatment in their own country, opting to travel abroad instead.
At MansMatters, we regularly hear men say, “If you can’t sleep with your wife, you’re not a real man.” So, if you’re a teenager, young, or mature man, and you want to escape this stigma, what can you do?
The good news is that the barriers are starting to come down. It is now widely recognised that erectile dysfunction is a common condition for many men. There are many private companies offering solutions, and websites like ours at MansMatters and Peyronie’s Disease UK provide a treasure trove of information.
At MansMatters, we treat men with the gold standard treatment—extracorporeal focused shockwave therapy. For a man to have an erection, he needs up to 20 times the amount of blood to rush into the penis to make it hard. The penis is full of blood vessels that resemble a network of tree roots. Focused shockwave therapy not only exponentially increases the number of blood vessels in the penis but also clears blockages, allowing many men to experience longer, harder, and fuller erections again.
If you would like to learn more about our services, visit mansmatters.co.uk and check out our video, “Erectile Dysfunction Cure,” which provides a comprehensive overview of all treatment options, along with a detailed animation of the shockwave therapy.
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