First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Founder Wants to Help Men Have More Sex

Erection Anxiety

Erection anxiety is a growing concern among young men, with psychological factors playing a significant role. Angus Barge explains that for 85% of men under 40 experiencing erection issues, the cause is psychological rather than physical 1. This anxiety triggers a fight-or-flight response, diverting blood away from the genitals, which medications like Viagra only temporarily alleviate through a placebo effect 1. Scott Galloway highlights the alarming statistic that 26% of men under 40 struggle with erectile dysfunction, often due to performance anxiety rather than organic issues 2.

The only reason it then works for him is because you take a Viagra and you think, oh great, like I'm on for tonight. This is going to be good. I'm on my A game here. I'm relaxed. I don't go into fight or flight.

--- Angus Barge

Pornography is also discussed as a contributing factor, creating unrealistic expectations and potentially exacerbating anxiety, though its impact is more correlated than causative 3.

   

Mind-Body Connection

Addressing sexual dysfunction requires a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection. Angus Barge emphasizes that medications offer temporary relief but fail to address the root causes, which often lie in mental well-being and mindfulness 4. Practices like meditation and breath work are becoming essential in therapy to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and alleviate anxiety 4.

I think actually what committing to mojo looks like is quite a lot of kind of just like self exploration, really linking up that kind of mind body experience.

--- Angus Barge

Barge shares a personal story highlighting the importance of vulnerability and open conversations about performance anxiety, which led him to explore sex therapy as a solution beyond medication 5.