What if erectile dysfunction isn’t just a medical issue—but a cultural symptom? In this episode, I examine the rising epidemic of sexual disconnection among men and ask whether the trauma of circumcision might be playing a role. We explore the links between numbness, shame, and performance—and why, for so many, intimacy has become a puzzle the body no longer knows how to solve.

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