THREE KEY FACTS As evidenced by moustaches around the motu, it is currently Movember, an annual event to raise awareness for men’s health. It’s estimated up to 30% of men worldwide experience some form of anxiety around sexual performance. Erectile dysfunction is estimated to affect more than 50% of men aged 45 and over and can be caused by everyday stressors like fatigue and anxiety.

Warning: This story contains sexual content. It’s Movember , an annual reminder to talk about issues about men’s health, both physical and mental. Yet despite discourse around men’s mental health increasing in recent years (22% of men in Aotearoa experienced poor mental wellbeing in 2023), industry experts argue one aspect remains unexplored − men’s sexual wellness.

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