Session Summary

So many men face anxiety related to sex and relationships yet feel like they have to keep it silent or aren’t practiced in sharing their emotional needs. Social pressures make many men feel like they have to approach sex in a particular way, leaving them feeling shame if they need to go slow or want comfort. Bottling these feelings can lead to more anxiety, resentment, and anger. In this talk, David Khalili, licensed therapist and board-certified Sexologist, will share a sociocultural analysis of sex anxiety and what social and political influences impact men’s approach to sex and intimacy. Followed with a symptoms-first look at managing the nervous system and then a concrete look at guiding men to talk about their sex anxiety. This talk aims to help clinicians guide their male clients toward greater vulnerability and accountability for their emotions, needs, and desires.