EP305 - Why Not Ask a Doctor? Ft Dr. Stephen Foster

Welcome to episode 305 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Stephen Foster to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss how Stephen become interested in this area of research, looking at the internalized concept of masculinity and understanding honor culture among men.  Dr. Stephen Foster is a social psychologist at Penn State York. His academic work is primarily centered around the intersection of culture, stigma, and health behaviors, including vaccine attendance, screening attendance, and various forms of help-seeking.  Other research interests include conflict resolution in relationships, sexual function, and subjective socioeconomic status.     In this episode, you will hear:   How did Stephen become interested in this area of research? How erectile dysfunction is defined  Understanding why people do things against their best interest  Looking at the internalized concept of masculinity  Ways we can motivate people to ask for help  Are people more comfortable asking for help from same or different gender? Understanding the importance of communication to help address these issues  Looking at other findings in Stephen’s study  Is opening up to your partner about this well received?  Understanding honor culture among men   Workshop: 7 Tactics for Achieving Optimal Performance Without Medicationhttps://drmoali.clickfunnels.com/7-tacticsFind Dr. Stephen Foster Online sfoster@psu.edu  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audioOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: quince.com/sexologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy