The world is full of myths and misconceptions about sex and relationships. Some people do it differently to others and someone’s ideal relationship is different from their friends. There are all opinions about what life or sex is like, but some of these myths are worth busting. Misunderstandings are unhelpful and can put unnecessary stress on a person or their partner, so it is important to get over them.
1. Men are unemotional
A common misconception in this area is that men aren’t emotional. The sexist belief that ladies are emotional and men are strong and tough has led some to think that neither sex can exist in between.
But that does not make any sense and science confirms it. A study cited by Huffington Post suggesting that men may be more emotional than women, but better at hiding it. Scientific American asserts that emotional expression between the sexes is more nuanced than society might have led to believe.
Social expectations and gender roles often lead men to hide what they really feel inside, conforming to what is usually considered “gender appropriate behavior”. It’s time to drop those misconceptions and say: “Children, it’s okay to cry in public.”
2. Erectile dysfunction is a rare condition
Something that makes men have very strong emotions is their sexual performance. They want to know if they’re doing a good job and if they’re doing it better than other men. So it is no surprise that almost all men are reluctant to speak about erectile dysfunction. This lack of conversation leaves behind the misperception that erectile dysfunction is rare.
However, erectile dysfunction is quite common and in Many it is said that one in four new erectile dysfunction patients is under the age of 40, meaning it is also unusual in young men. The undeniable fact that it is so common means there are various ways to deal with it, such as prescription medicines and reducing stress. The destigmatization of ED will make it more and more possible for those who need or want it to get help.
3. There’s a ‘right’ amount of sex
Another misconception is that there’s a precise amount of sex. Couples often question whether or not they should have more or less sex, but the correct amount of sex just does not exist. Health channel the article about how often couples have sex mentions that a partner’s sex life can be influenced by numerous things, such as age, lifestyle, and health. Because every couple is so different and has a different understanding of what a healthy sex life looks like, it does not make sense to compare the sex life in your relationship to other people’s.
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If physical and sexual intimacy has been a very important part of your past relationships, its decline may be something you want to work on. However, “doing it” just to keep up with the Joneses and reach arbitrary quotas is not the way to go.
Relationships are complicated things, so do not stress over myths and misconceptions: focus on your happiness and that of your partner.
