The Signs - Is it a Plague on Men's Sexual Health?

Why Erectile Dysfunction is the Magna Mortalitas (Latin for "Great Mortality").

Read Time: 2-3 min
Posted: June 2, 2025
Category: Men’s Health - Mental Health - New Paradigms

A Reality Check from the End of 2024

As 2024 is now over, 2025 reveals even more saturation of online feeds and algorithms filling up with headlines blared about men, younger than ever, looking to Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for help with their vitality. It was not so long ago that TRT was considered a rare treatment that was rarely used; now, “testosterone-maxxing”—turning to testosterone therapy and boosters to man up is just another normal option in men's search for solutions to ED. Telehealth startups see the gold mine of men's insecurity and have rushed in, promising easy fixes for what they call a “silent epidemic” of low testosterone and sluggish libido.

A ReclamationHQ Truth. A recent UC Santa Barbara study found that raising testosterone doesn’t fix a sexless marriage or mend relationship issues. Implying that when the behaviors as well as the imbalance of hormones are left unchanged, all you get are the same problems that brought you to the clinic...now you have them with higher T. As Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, a leading men’s health expert, put it: “Testosterone is not a cure-all. Emotional and psychological factors play a major role in sexual health.” Research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine (2023) found that up to 20% of men with ED had no measurable hormonal deficiency at all—pointing to deeper issues beneath the surface.

Why Aren’t We Talking About This?

Society openly discusses women’s hormonal health—menopause, perimenopause, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. Most everyone remembers on more than one occasion hearing from a father or sibling, "watch out for mom, it's that time of the month." But when it comes to men, rarely do we dive into how our issues can greatly impact our hormones, which in turn impact our sexual health, mental health, digestion, and so much more. Men, today more than ever, struggle with these challenges that are brought on by the likes of chronic stress, endless screen time, poor sleep, emotional disconnection, changing roles, and so much--all attacking our hormone balance and by association our vitality. ED isn’t just a number on a blood test, a reason for yet another prescription, or just bad luck. What it is in actuality is a wake-up call that your mind, body, and daily habits are out of sync. Erectile Dysfunction is a flashing yellow light, a health warning you should heed. It would be smart for all of us to listen more as our bodies are designed to both survive today, while also warning us about other, more long-term issues.

A Man's Body is its own Eco-System that must be rebalanced

Erectile dysfunction is a new crisis, drenched in hormonal signals but rooted in modern conditioning, habits, and behaviors. Your drive, energy, and connection are shaped by how you live, not just what’s in your bloodstream.

What You Can Do Right Now

1. Reflect on Your Habits:
Ask yourself—are you numbing out with screens, neglecting sleep, or letting stress run the show? These habits quietly sabotage testosterone and intimacy.

2. Prioritize Real Connection:
Make space for honest conversations with your partner and friends. Emotional connection is a powerful antidote to low drive.

3. Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind:
Regular exercise and stress management (even just a daily walk or meditation) can boost both mood and hormone health.

Thinking differently is the first move.
Instead of chasing quick fixes, start by asking: What’s suppressing the real man behind your drive? Your vitality is worth more than a prescription.

Stay tuned for upcoming posts—we’ll break down how your environment steals your energy, and how you can take it back.

Sources: Journal of Sexual Medicine (2023), UC Santa Barbara study (2024), Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, Harvard Medical School.