The Performance Trap:
Societal expectations often equate masculinity with performance, leading many men to disconnect from their emotional bodies in sexual contexts.
This pressure to perform, to conquer rather than connect, stems from ingrained societal norms.
From a young age, many boys are taught to equate masculinity with performance: being tough, silent, always in control. In the realm of sexuality, this turns into a pressure to “perform” rather than to feel—to conquer rather than to connect.
As a result, many men disconnect from their emotional bodies and live behind a mask, even in the most intimate of moments.
This disconnection leads to confusion, frustration, and sometimes even shame.
But here's the truth: Your sexuality is not a performance. It is an expression of your energy—your longing, your love, your life force. And reclaiming it begins with one courageous act: listening to yourself.