Five Minutes Is Not Premature: Dr. Joshua Gonzalez on How Long Men Should Last In Bed | Episode 21

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, board-certified urologist, men's sexual health expert, and co-founder of Popstar Labs, to unpack the most common concerns men have about sex—and why so many suffer in silence. From erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation to fertility, testosterone, and body image, Dr. Gonzalez explains what men are actually experiencing versus what they think they should be experiencing.

This conversation explores how anxiety, pornography, social media, and unrealistic expectations shape men's sexual confidence, why communication is often the most important sexual skill, and why taking a proactive approach to sexual wellness in your twenties can have lifelong benefits. We also discuss male fertility, environmental health, supplements, and why sexual health is best approached as a collaborative effort between medical providers, therapists, and other specialists.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Most sexual performance concerns are far more common than men realize, and many stem from unrealistic expectations rather than serious medical problems.

• Sexual wellness is deeply connected to overall health, including sleep, exercise, mental health, hormone balance, and lifestyle habits.

• The best time to start thinking about sexual health isn't when something goes wrong—it's before problems begin.

00:00 – Global Fertility Trends and Joshua Gonzalez Introduction

01:25 – Misconceptions and Sexual Anxiety

03:32 – Primary Sexual Health Concerns

04:18 – Breaking the Communication Barrier

05:21 – Mind-Body Connection and Confidence

07:06 – Understanding Premature Ejaculation (PE)

08:25 – Treating PE and Lasting Longer

11:41 – The Other Extreme: Delayed Ejaculation

12:59 – Men's Health Culture and Redefining Masculinity

14:54 – Mid-Show Break: Sexology Practice Guide

15:22 – Proactive Healthcare for Younger Men

17:03 – The Impact of Sexual Confidence

17:58 – The Story Behind Pop Star

20:12 – Pop Star Product Lineup

22:27 – Collaborative Care in Fertility and Proactive Testing

27:02 – Lightning Round

28:14 – Crossover and Collaborative Medical Care

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More from this episode's guest at:

• Dr. Joshua Gonzalez: https://joshuagonzalezmd.com/

• Popstar Labs: https://www.popstarlabs.com/

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