Men’s Health & Wellbeing

Men experience a wide range of physical, psychological and sexual health concerns throughout their lives. While these difficulties are often considered in isolation, they regularly influence each another. Changes in mood can affect relationships and sexual wellbeing, physical health conditions may impact energy and confidence, and prolonged stress can influence both mental and physical health.

This page provides an overview of some of the common issues affecting men’s health and wellbeing, together with information about how these different areas can interact. Where appropriate, you’ll also find links to further articles exploring these topics in more depth.

Sexual Health

Sexual difficulties are common and can affect men of all ages. Problems such as erectile difficulties, changes in desire, difficulties with ejaculation and concerns around pornography use can be influenced by physical health, psychological factors, relationships and lifestyle. Understanding the wider context is often an important first step towards identifying the most appropriate support.

Topics include:

  • Erectile difficulties

  • Premature ejaculation

  • Delayed ejaculation

  • Low desire

  • Performance anxiety

  • Sexual confidence

  • Compulsive sexual behaviours, including problematic porn use (often referred to as “porn addiction”) or “sex addiction”

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing

Many men experience periods of stress, anxiety or low mood, although these don’t always present in obvious ways. Difficulties may be experienced through irritability, anger, loss of motivation, emotional withdrawal or a reduced sense of purpose, often alongside changes in sleep, relationships or physical health.

Topics include:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Anger

  • Stress & burnout

  • Identity

  • Loss of purpose

  • Grief

Physical Health & Recovery

Physical health has a significant influence on emotional wellbeing, just as psychological factors can affect physical symptoms and recovery. Persistent pain, fatigue, poor sleep, injury and concussion can all impact mood, confidence and day-to-day functioning.

Topics include:

  • Persistent pain

  • Fatigue

  • Sleep

  • Exercise & recovery

  • Sports injuries

  • Concussion

  • Healthy ageing

Hormones & General Health

Hormonal changes and general medical conditions can sometimes contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, low mood, reduced libido or changes in concentration. Whilst these symptoms are often attributed to testosterone, they may have a range of possible causes and should be considered in the context of overall health.

Topics include:

  • Testosterone

  • Thyroid health

  • Diabetes

  • Cardiovascular health

  • Weight & metabolism

Lifestyle & Relationships

The pressures of work, relationships, fatherhood and everyday life can all influence health and wellbeing. Lifestyle habits including alcohol use, exercise and sleep, may also play an important role in both physical and psychological health.

Topics include:

  • Alcohol

  • Relationships

  • Fatherhood

  • Work & career

  • Lifestyle habits

  • Building healthy routines

Looking for Support?

If you’re experiencing any of the issues discussed above and would like to explore them further, psychological therapy, sex therapy or osteopathic treatment may be appropriate depending on your individual circumstances. Where another form of assessment or treatment would be more appropriate, this will be discussed with you and, where necessary, you will be signposted or referred accordingly.

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