Overcome Erectile Dysfunction: Expert Advice for Men & Partners

What really happens when a man walks into a coaching session because of erectile dysfunction? Certified sexologist and relationship coach Kevin Anthony, host of the Love Lab podcast and co-creator of Power and Mastery, joins Suzanne Noble and Ken Schafer to explain how he gets to the root of erection difficulties, and why the little blue pill is rarely the whole answer.Kevin shares why the causes of ED differ for men in their twenties compared with men over fifty, what doctors often miss (including full hormone testing), and how physical and psychological factors can feed off each other. He also explores how performance anxiety pushes the nervous system into fight-or-flight, why a boardroom breathing technique can work just as well in the bedroom, and how habits like porn use, poor sleep and inactivity quietly affect erections.We also discuss how partners can be brought into the process, why ED is almost never the partner’s fault, the value of taking penetration off the table, and how men can shift their expectations about sex as they age.In this episode:What a first coaching session for ED actually looks likeWhy ED can be an early warning sign of cardiovascular diseaseWhat to ask your doctor beyond the standard testsHow performance anxiety blocks arousal, and how breathing can reset itThe habits most likely to stand in the way of better erectionsInvolving your partner and talking about ED without shame or blameHow expectations around sex can change, for the better, with ageA frank, compassionate conversation for men experiencing erection difficulties, and for the partners who want to support them.Ready to take action?The Stay Firm Program is Ken and Suzanne’s five-part online course designed to help men understand the physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction, rebuild confidence, improve communication with a partner, and develop practical strategies for more satisfying sex. Learn more and enrol at https://www.stayfirmprogram.com.

What should you actually do in the moment when your erection fades during sex? Sex and intimacy coach Annette Benedetti, host of Talk Sex with Annette, joins Suzanne Noble and Ken Schafer to explain how to move from panic and performance pressure back into presence, pleasure and connection.Annette shares practical ways to slow down, communicate without blame, and reassure a partner who may worry that the issue is somehow their fault. She also explores why sex does not have to centre on penetration or orgasm, how breathing and sensory awareness can calm the nervous system, and how toys, touch and play can keep intimacy satisfying when erections are unreliable.We also discuss when erection difficulties warrant a visit to the doctor, why ED can sometimes be an early warning sign of broader health issues, and the support available through sex therapy, coaching and medical care.In this episode:• What to do the moment you notice an erection fading• How to talk to your partner without shame or blame• Why performance anxiety disrupts arousal—and how to reset it• Ways to keep sex pleasurable without penetration• Using toys, touch and communication to expand intimacy• When to seek medical advice and what to ask your doctorA frank, compassionate conversation for men experiencing erection difficulties—and for the partners who want to support them.Ready to take action?  The Stay Firm Program is Ken and Suzanne’s five-part online course designed to help men understand the physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction, rebuild confidence, improve communication with a partner, and develop practical strategies for more satisfying sex. Learn more and enrol at https://www.stayfirmprogram.com.A frank, compassionate conversation for men experiencing erection difficulties—and for the partners who want to support them.