In this episode, I’m talking about what diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart health have to do with your sex life, and why a change in your erections deserves a doctor’s visit, not a private panic.
Most men who notice a change ask themselves the wrong questions first. Am I still a man? Am I still desired? Is this the beginning of the end? That identity filter is exactly what keeps them out of the doctor’s office. Erectile difficulties are not a verdict on who you are. They’re a health signal.
I walk through how high blood pressure and diabetes affect blood flow and nerves, why some blood pressure medications can be the real culprit, and why the arteries in the penis often show damage years before the heart does. I also get honest about where the shame comes from. Men were taught that masculinity lives in their erections, so any change feels like an indictment. It isn’t. It’s information.
My ask: find a doctor you see regularly, so when the harder conversations come up, you already have someone you trust. And if this lands for you, send it to a man in your life who needs the nudge.
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In This Episode:
0:00 – Your Erection Could Be a Warning Sign
0:18 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth
0:44 – The Identity Filter That Keeps Men From Getting Checked
1:06 – ED by the Numbers: Diabetes & High Blood Pressure
1:29 – How Blood Pressure and Diabetes Affect Erections
1:47 – When Your Blood Pressure Meds Are the Problem
2:10 – Your Body’s Barometer: The Heart Connection
2:47 – Newsletter Break
3:06 – Embarrassment, Quick Fixes & Where the Shame Comes From
3:36 – The Biggest Obstacle: Not Seeking Help
3:58 – Find a Doctor Before You Need One
4:34 – Final thoughts
To watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!
About The Host:
Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Relationship Coach. She tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. On this show, we explore the intricacies of sex in midlife, offering insights and support for all those experiencing this transformative phase.
This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.
Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:
Email: karen@taboototruth.com
Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast
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