The Sex Doctors

Dr. Marianne Brandon and Dr. Abe Morgentaler
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Tune in to the Ultimate Podcast on Sexual Health and Relationships! Join clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist Dr. Marianne Brandon, alongside her husband, renowned urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, for insightful discussions on intimacy, desire, and well-being. This expert duo dives deep into the science and psychology of sexual health, exploring practical advice on building stronger relationships, enhancing intimacy, and navigating common sexual concerns. Whether you're looking to improve your relationship or gain a better understanding of sexual health, this podcast offers the expertise you need.

  1. 5d ago

    Why Do Couples Become Less Happy After Marriage? Sex Therapist Explains

    With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about why prostate biopsies are typically performed through the perineum rather than the urethra. They also discuss new research on how relationship and life satisfaction change before and after marriage, why satisfaction may decline over time, and what couples can do to build happier, more fulfilling relationships. 00:00 Listener Question: How Are Prostate Biopsies Done? 03:00 Why Biopsies Aren't Usually Done Through the Urethra 05:00 What Happens to Satisfaction After Marriage? 09:00 Do Second Marriages Make People Happier? 13:00 What Are We Comparing Our Relationships To? 17:00 Why Satisfaction Rises Before Marriage 24:00 Expectations, Kids, and the Stress of Marriage 28:00 What Makes a Marriage Work? 32:00 Why Relationships Require Work 36:00 Arranged Marriage vs. Marrying for Love 40:00 Can a Marriage End and Still Be Successful? 43:00 How to Improve Relationship Satisfaction 47:00 How to Talk About Problems Without Blame 51:00 What Can You Do for Your Partner? 54:00 Are Happy Relationships Getting Harder? 58:00 Social Media, Cheating, and Higher Expectations 1:02:00 Can You Make Your Relationship Better? #relationships #relationshipadvice #marriageadvice #intimacy

  2. Sep 28

    How Online Sextortion Scams Trick Teenagers

    With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about testosterone therapy and cardiovascular health, including whether high cholesterol should prevent someone from receiving testosterone treatment. They also discuss sextortion, how AI is making online scams more convincing, the risks of nudify apps and voice cloning, and what parents can do to help protect their children from increasingly sophisticated online threats. 00:00 Listener Question: Testosterone and Cholesterol 03:00 Does Testosterone Increase Cardiovascular Risk? 06:00 What the Research Says About Heart Health 09:00 Why Medical Opinions Take Time to Change 12:00 WTF AI: What Is Sextortion? 15:00 How Nudify Apps Are Used in Scams 18:00 Why Teens Are Being Targeted Online 22:00 How Sextortion Scams Work 27:00 The Growing Industry Behind Sextortion 31:00 AI Voice Cloning Scams 35:00 Why Families Need a Safe Word 39:00 How Parents Can Protect Their Kids 43:00 What to Tell Teens About Online Strangers 46:00 How AI Agents Could Make Scams Worse #sextortion #artificialintelligence #onlinesafety #parentingtips

  3. Sep 24

    Can Working Out Increase Testosterone? Top Urologist Breaks Down

    In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about testosterone treatment for men who want to preserve fertility, including Clomid, hCG, and enclomiphene. They also take a closer look at whether exercise actually increases testosterone, what the research shows about short-term changes after different types of exercise, and whether working out is an effective way to naturally raise testosterone levels. 00:00 TRT and Preserving Fertility 02:00 Using hCG With Testosterone 04:00 Clomid for Fertility and Low Testosterone 07:00 Why Clomid May Not Improve Symptoms 12:00 What Is Enclomiphene? 14:00 Does Exercise Increase Testosterone? 22:00 What HIIT Studies Actually Show 30:00 Does Regular Exercise Raise Testosterone? 34:00 Exercise, Weight Loss, and Testosterone 38:00 How Much Weight Loss Makes a Difference? 45:00 The Problem With Inconsistent Research 48:00 Can You Naturally Raise Testosterone? With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #testosterone #testosteronetherapy #TRT #malefertility

  4. Sep 21

    Could AI Replace Real Partners?

    In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about free testosterone levels, why common lab ranges may not reflect symptoms, and what to consider when starting testosterone therapy. They also discuss the growing role of AI companions, whether frictionless relationships could change human connection, and the potential impact of AI agents on sex, relationships, and society. 00:00 Listener Question: Free Testosterone Levels 02:00 Why Lab Ranges Can Be Misleading 05:00 When Low Testosterone Symptoms Appear 08:00 SubQ Injections and Starting TRT 11:00 China Cracks Down on AI Relationships 15:00 Why AI Companions Are So Appealing 19:00 Do Relationships Need Friction? 24:00 Chatbots vs. AI Agents 28:00 Can Parental Controls Actually Work? 32:00 Are AI Companions Making Us More Isolated? 37:00 AI, Jobs, and Human Connection 41:00 Could AI Manipulate How We Think? 45:00 AI-Powered Sex Toys and Relationships 48:00 Is Technology Moving Too Fast? With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #artificialintelligence #AIrelationships #relationships #sexualhealth

  5. Sep 17

    The Testosterone Test Most Doctors Are Getting Wrong (From Top Urologist)

    With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about why doctors are still cautious about testosterone and why free testosterone may be a better measure than total testosterone for identifying deficiency. 00:00 Testosterone Backlash Explained — They explore why testosterone still faces resistance in medicine despite decades of research on its biology, benefits, and safety. 04:29 Why Doctors Stay Skeptical — They discuss outdated cancer and heart-risk fears, limited medical-school training, and why many doctors remain uncomfortable prescribing testosterone. 11:32 Free vs Total Testosterone — Dr. Morgentaler explains why free testosterone is the biologically active portion and why total testosterone alone may not tell the full story. 15:38 Free Testosterone Debate — They break down the medical controversy over using free testosterone and discuss new research supporting its importance in identifying deficiency. 19:08 SHBG Masks Deficiency — They explain how high SHBG can make total testosterone look normal or even high while free testosterone remains low and symptoms persist. 24:54 Testing Tips and Wrap — They share how patients can ask for free testosterone and SHBG testing and why symptoms should be considered alongside laboratory numbers. #testosteronedeficiency #medicalEducation #freetestosterone

  6. Sep 14

    AI Is Learning to Manipulate Your Emotions… What Do We Do Now?

    With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about testosterone therapy after severe heart problems, quality of life, and the growing debate over whether AI could ever be considered conscious. 00:00 Touching Heart Failure Letter — A listener asks whether testosterone could help her husband regain strength, energy, libido, and quality of life after surviving severe heart failure. 02:28 Testosterone Trial and Evidence — Dr. Morgentaler discusses research on testosterone in heart failure patients and why symptoms may matter even when levels are technically "normal." 07:52 Finding Help and WTF AI Tease — They share ways to find doctors experienced with testosterone treatment before shifting into their "WTF AI" discussion. 14:26 Claude and Consciousness — The conversation explores whether AI like Claude could seem conscious enough that people begin treating it as if it truly has feelings or awareness. 17:37 Claude's Corner Experiment — They examine Claude's Substack experiment and how its emotional, human-like writing encouraged people to form surprisingly personal connections with it. 24:13 AI in Daily Life Wrap Up — They discuss AI becoming part of everyday life, relationships, communication, and even heartfelt messages between couples. #heartHealth #testosteronetherapy #AIconsciousness

  7. Sep 10

    Prostate Cancer, Testosterone and PSA: What's Actually Going On?

    With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about Gleason 6 prostate cancer, PSA, testosterone therapy, DHT and estrogen, sexual side effects from medications like finasteride, and the lack of solid evidence for ivermectin as a prostate cancer treatment. 00:00 Welcome and Listener Case – A 65-year-old man with Gleason 6 prostate cancer asks about TRT, PSA changes, sexual symptoms, and his current medication regimen. 02:06 Gleason Score Explained – Dr. Morgentaler breaks down how Gleason scores work and why 3+3 equals the lowest current prostate cancer grade. 04:28 Is Gleason 6 Really Cancer – They discuss why Gleason 6 is considered very low risk and why some experts question whether it should still be labeled cancer. 07:11 TRT Safety and Medication Stack – They review testosterone, anastrozole, finasteride, and how hormone balance may affect both prostate monitoring and sexual function. 11:44 DHT Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects – Dr. Morgentaler explains DHT, questions the value of serum DHT testing, and highlights finasteride's possible sexual side effects. 15:24 Ivermectin PSA Myths and Wrap Up – They address the lack of solid evidence for ivermectin and explain why PSA changes on or off testosterone do not automatically reflect cancer growth. #prostatecancer #testosteronetherapy #sexualhealth

  8. Sep 7

    The Real Reason Women Lose Interest in Sex Over Time

    With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about male libido and performance issues, testosterone and medication effects, performance anxiety, delayed orgasm, and why women's sexual desire often changes over time in long-term relationships. 00:00 Listener TRT Libido Question – A 50-year-old man asks why TRT helped at first but libido, arousal, sensitivity, and orgasm have since declined. 01:36 Medical Causes and Testosterone Tuning – They explore testosterone levels, medication side effects, and whether adjusting TRT could improve sexual function. 08:53 Anxiety Aging and Practical Fixes – They discuss performance anxiety, normal age-related sexual changes, and ways to increase stimulation and reduce pressure. 17:07 Orgasm Game Plan – Dr. Brandon explains how couples can plan ahead for erection or orgasm difficulties so the moment feels less stressful. 18:38 Evolutionary Libido Gap – They examine why women's desire may decline more than men's over time in long-term relationships. 23:29 Fixing Desire Not Fault – Instead of blaming either partner, they focus on making sex more exciting, increasing attraction, and understanding changing desire. #sexualhealth #testosteronetherapy #relationshipintimacy

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Tune in to the Ultimate Podcast on Sexual Health and Relationships! Join clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist Dr. Marianne Brandon, alongside her husband, renowned urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, for insightful discussions on intimacy, desire, and well-being. This expert duo dives deep into the science and psychology of sexual health, exploring practical advice on building stronger relationships, enhancing intimacy, and navigating common sexual concerns. Whether you're looking to improve your relationship or gain a better understanding of sexual health, this podcast offers the expertise you need.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Marianne Brandon and Dr. Abe Morgentaler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    189
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    The Sex Doctors

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