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Premature Ejaculation & Sex Addiction Myths: The Truth About Male Sexual Health with Sex Therapist Seth Taylor, LMFT

Most men have been misled about sexual performance, from unrealistic expectations around lasting longer to harmful myths about "sex addiction." In this episode, Heather Shannon sits down with Seth Taylor, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in men’s sexual health, to set the record straight.

They discuss the real causes of premature ejaculation (PE), effective treatments, and why the term "sex addiction" is controversial among sex therapists. Plus, they explore the shame-free approach to out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB) and how it differs from traditional addiction models.

If you or your partner experience PE, erectile dysfunction (ED), or compulsive sexual behaviors, this episode will help you understand the root causes and practical steps to regain confidence in your sex life.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction

01:30 Meet Seth Taylor: Specializing in men’s sexual health

03:00 What is premature ejaculation? Clinical definitions & myths

08:45 Why most men have unrealistic expectations about lasting longer

12:30 The psychological causes of PE: Anxiety, shame and trauma

18:00 Effective treatments: Medication, therapy and pelvic floor work

22:45 What is out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB)?

30:00 The problem with "sex addiction" & why language matters

40:30 How to overcome shame and build a healthy relationship with sex

50:00 Final thoughts and where to find Seth

WORK WITH HEATHER

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Connect with Seth Taylor:

Email: setht@holisticcft.com

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