{"id":28727,"date":"2020-03-26T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=28727"},"modified":"2020-03-19T16:54:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T16:54:30","slug":"is-erectile-dysfunction-in-netflixs-sex-education-realistic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/is-erectile-dysfunction-in-netflixs-sex-education-realistic\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Erectile Dysfunction in Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ Realistic?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Netflix “Sex Education” is a hit show and for good reasons. It\u2019s witty and explicit. It talks about taboo issues and helps bust some myths. But it\u2019s not 100% accurate in its depiction of problems such as ED. Why you shouldn\u2019t rely on a TV series to solve your intimate problems?<\/em><\/p>\n

The British hit series is now in its second season. We follow the story of teenage Otis who accidentally starts a “sexual counseling clinic” in his high-school bathroom. His friends and classmates go through a never-ending series of bedroom problems. There seems to be nothing the boy cannot fix \u2013 from revenge porn to teaching fellatio skills.<\/p>\n

While makers of the show have tried hard to keep the information accurate, in some scenes they made use of poetic license and mixed up the facts. Take ED for example. Here\u2019s what \u201cSex Education\u201d got wrong about erectile problems:<\/p>\n

In case of Viagra side effects, don\u2019t just wait it out.<\/h3>\n

In the first episode of the show, we see a story<\/a> of a school bully Adam who develops a particular case of persistent erection called priapism. This rare condition can be a side effect of using ED medication incorrectly. Adam took three Viagra pills instead of one.<\/p>\n

The treatment Otis suggests \u2013 to wait it out \u2013 is misleading. The show doesn\u2019t tell us how long the teens wait for Adam’s erection to weaken. In real life, tissue damage can begin<\/a> about four hours from the onset of the problem. This means if you are experiencing priapism you shouldn\u2019t wait it out but get yourself checked by a proper doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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If you experience Viagra side effects, see your doctor sooner than later<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Viagra won\u2019t help for delayed ejaculation<\/h3>\n

The film suggests ED pills can not only help you get hard but also have an orgasm and ejaculate. In the first scene of the episode, Adam actually fakes an orgasm while making love to his girlfriend. While Viagra will help you keep an erection long enough to come, it won\u2019t provoke an orgasmic reaction if you don\u2019t feel aroused enough.<\/p>\n

You shouldn\u2019t rely on friends for medical advice<\/h3>\n

“Sex Education” suggests getting advice on intimate life from friends and peers is as good as going to a therapist or doctor. This is a very dangerous claim. Otis is very well educated in sexology through listening to his mother \u2013 sex therapist Jean. But he does not have any formal education in the field. He\u2019s neither a doctor nor a psychologist.<\/p>\n

If you struggle with sexual difficulties, such as ED, your first step should be to see a physician. He or she will diagnose the nature of your problems, run tests and decide if you need the pills in the first place. In some cases, you will be referred to a sex therapist.<\/p>\n

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Guys’ talk won’t replace a doctor’s consultation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite its inaccuracies, \u201cSex Education\u201d remains one of the best \u00a0TV shows about sexuality. Here\u2019s a couple of takeaways from Adam\u2019s Viagra story:<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take somebody else\u2019s ED pills without consulting a doctor<\/h3>\n

The bathroom scene suggests Adam took Viagra pills from his dad. This means he had not consulted a doctor or pharmacist about his problems. In some cases, your existing health conditions or medication you take may not be compatible<\/a> with ED drugs. Without proper medical counseling, you may expect serious side-effects.<\/p>\n

Young men have ED too<\/h3>\n

Performance anxiety is a real thing. And it does lead to erection problems in young men. According to\u00a0this study<\/a>, one out of four new ED patients is younger than 40.<\/p>\n

The movie\u2019s character Adam confesses that his problems come from thinking too much. He is worried his father might catch him having sex. He also feels he needs to please his girlfriend and live up to his reputation as a boy with a big penis. In cases like Adam\u2019s seeking counseling should be the first step to resolve intimate problems. Adam could also do with some communication skills.<\/p>\n

Never take more Viagra tablets than prescribed<\/h3>\n

Adam\u2019s priapism story is a cautionary tale for all the guys who think taking more Viagra would help them get hard faster and stay erect longer. You are not going to strengthen the effects of ED drugs by taking too many.<\/p>\n

If you are worried about staying erect long enough on the pill \u2013 consider taking Cialis, whose effects last up to 36 hours. This means if you lose your erection but once you get aroused again, you will get hard without problems. Always talk to your doctor about the best option.<\/p>\n

It is the privilege of filmmakers to simplify complex issues. TV series format is especially demanding \u2013 you have to fit the whole plot in 25-60 minute episodes. Remember that shows, such as “Sex Education” are fiction. Don\u2019t try to diagnose or treat your own symptoms based on what you see there. \u00a0Get educated through reading books, seeing an actual doctor and learning about the currently available ED treatments here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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