Why do so many men struggle in silence when it comes to their mental and sexual well-being? Why is it so hard for them to express themselves? In this episode of Candid Confessions, CHHAVI MITTAL speaks to SHAILJA MITTAL, Founder of RxMen, a platform dedicated to Men's Sexual Health and Wellness. Detailed conversation about men's mental health, performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction, and the emotional toll of toxic masculinity. From therapy to taboo topics, Shailja unpacks what men really go through, but rarely talk about.
GUEST: SHAILJA MITTAL, Founder RxMen
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CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction about what to expect from the podcast.
(02:00) How is it being a woman and working towards men's sexual health?
(03:15) The biggest challenges faced by men when it comes to sexual health. The truth about penis size and erectile dysfunction. The role of porn in spreading misinformation.
(06:19) What exactly is performance pressure? Why in Indian society the sexual performance only a man's responsibility. The causes behind performance anxiety related sexual problems.
(11:22) How can a woman help her man get over performance annxiety. How can women help their men to express themselves. The whole syndrome of 'beng a man'. How stress can cause a multitude of problems in men.
(16:30) A woman's health is directly related to her period health, but there is no such marker for men. The importance of being senstitive towards your man's signs. Do men too have mood swings? What are the different signs to look out for.
(19:30) How you can make your man feel important. How paying compliments to men is underrated.
(20:40) What are the early symptoms for ED and Premature Ejaculation. These are also signs to other health related problems.
(23:29) The option of online and offline consultations on RxMen. How awareness is needed for men's sexual diseases to remove the taboo around them.
(25:40) How important is it for men to go out with their buddies for good mental health.
(27:52) How important is flirting for men and how much flirting should a woman ignore. Is there a line that can be drawn? How much does it matter to men. Where should a woman draw the line on doubting too. What is a man's process to get rid of stress.
(35:55) Problems RxMen faces in terms of scalability. How sexual health is a taboo topic everywhere. The importance of sex education for children and adults equally. Importance of normalising these conversations.
(43:56) Additional services RxMen is offering. How sexual health is never the root cause, it is always a symptom. How it is important to treat the root cause rather than the sexual symptom.
(48:38) Audience question: Consultations can happen with a male or a female doctor as per comfort level. And divorce rates due to sexual incompatibility.
(50:53) Closing thoughts and message.