The Netflix series “Unorthodox” inspired two Intimate Judaism ZOOM panels on female and male sexuality respectively.
Our panel on male sexuality included discussion of the expectations on observant men to live up to contemporary societal definitions of masculinity. Men are expected to exercise full restraint over forbidden thoughts and actions, yet be obligated to perform sexually with one’s wife. This may contribute to feelings of confusion, frustration, and anxiety. Contrary to the popular myth that male sexuality can be easily turned on and off like a light switch, the experience of men can be quite complex.
Many listeners had further questions about sexual functioning in men-particularly with regard to “performance anxiety”- and asked us to discuss the topic in more detail.
Join Talli Rosenbaum and Rabbi Scott Kahn in this bonus episode, as they discuss the factors that can contribute to erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation or delayed ejaculation, and how religious and social pressure can contribute to these conditions.