Honouring Men on Remembrance Day
Today is Remembrance Day — a day to honour the men who fought courageously in wars of the past.
But perhaps it is also a day to honour men in general, who today are fighting different kinds of wars — internal battles that are quieter but no less real.
Modern men are under immense social pressure. As women rise into their strength and empowerment (a beautiful and long-overdue shift), many men find themselves unsure of their place in this new landscape. Some express feeling emasculated, uncertain how to act without offending or being misunderstood.
Many confess they no longer know the rules.
“Should I pay for dinner or will that seem patronizing? Should I open the car door, or will she think I’m being condescending? If I say what I feel, will I be accused of something I didn’t mean?”
The result is confusion, anxiety, and often, paralysis. In trying so hard to do the right thing, many men lose touch with their natural ease — their authenticity. And in intimate moments, that overthinking becomes overwhelming. The heart races, palms sweat, thoughts spiral… and the body, flooded with anxiety, simply shuts down.
This, too, is a war — the battle between mind and heart, fear and vulnerability.
Perhaps what men need most today is not to perform, but to breathe — to come back to their center, to release the pressure of “getting it right,” and to rediscover safety in simply being.
On this Remembrance Day, let’s remember not only those who fought on battlefields, but also the men quietly fighting for presence, purpose, and peace in a world that’s still learning how to redefine masculinity. Over the past few years, a quiet revolution has been happening among young men — and not necessarily a healthy one.
More and more are turning to Viagra, a drug once reserved for older men, not because of physical dysfunction, but because of anxiety, fear, and pressure to perform.
What we’re seeing is not a sexual epidemic — it’s an emotional one.
The Hidden Meaning Behind the “Blue Pill”
Viagra was never meant to be a tool for confidence. It was designed to improve blood flow for men with heart conditions, yet it found fame as a symbol of sexual power.
Now, many young men — often in their twenties — are using it as a shortcut to overcome insecurity, fear of rejection, or performance anxiety.
But here’s the truth:
When the body can physically perform but the mind is frozen in fear, the problem is energetic, not mechanical.
The nervous system is in survival mode — the breath is shallow, the heart is racing, and the body is not feeling safe enough to experience pleasure or connection.
This isn’t just about erections — it’s about the disconnect between body and mind that so many young men are silently facing.
The Real Issue: Performance Anxiety and Disconnection
Behind the growing dependence on Viagra lies a deeper cultural wound:
young men are being taught to “perform,” not to feel.
They measure their worth through external validation — sexual success, physical image, achievement — instead of inner awareness and presence.
The pressure to impress, combined with unrealistic expectations from pornography and social media, creates a constant loop of anxiety and self-doubt.
When we breathe in fear, the body contracts. Blood flow decreases, muscles tighten, and the very system designed for pleasure shuts down.
Breath: The Natural Antidote
At SIMO Breath, I see this pattern often — not only in men but in anyone disconnected from their breath and body.
Through our Soma Breath techniques, we help reprogram the nervous system, calm the mind, and restore natural balance.
When we consciously control our breathing — especially rhythmic breathing and breath retention — we activate the parasympathetic nervous system, also known as the “rest and digest” state.
This is where safety, connection, and pleasure become possible again.
Also, by breathing through the Nostrils, we do produce Nitric Oxide, a potent vasodilator that can help with natural sexual functions.
Try this:
Inhale deeply through the nose for 2 counts
Exhale slowly through the mouth for 4 counts
Repeat for 3 minutes, feeling the body soften and the mind quiet down
This simple rhythm begins to rewire the body’s response to pressure — transforming fear into confidence.
Reclaiming Masculine Energy Through Awareness
True power doesn’t come from a pill.
It comes from being present , breath, and connection — to oneself and to the moment.
When men learn to breathe through their anxiety rather than suppress it, they rediscover their authentic vitality — one rooted in calm strength, not in performance.
Viagra might awaken the body, but breath awakens the soul.
And from that place, intimacy becomes something real, not rehearsed.
If you’re ready to experience this transformation:
Join me for a SIMO Breath Journey, where you’ll reconnect to your breath, release pressure and anxiety, and rediscover natural confidence and inner power.
Breathe. Feel. Connect.
With love and light
Simona
Founder of SIMO Breath