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With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon discuss how to accurately measure testosterone levels, the common misdiagnoses that stem from outdated testing methods, and the long-standing medical myths linking testosterone therapy to depression, prostate cancer, and heart disease—revealing how evidence now shows the hormone's true benefits for mood, vitality, and overall health.

01:02 Symptoms and Misdiagnoses of Low Testosterone – Low testosterone often mimics depression, leading to unnecessary antidepressant use instead of treating the hormonal root cause affecting mood, energy, and sexual health.

07:14 Understanding Testosterone Measurement – The doctors explain why total testosterone tests fall short and why free or bioavailable testosterone best reflects real hormonal activity.

15:36 The Legacy of Huggins in Prostate Cancer Treatment – They revisit Dr. Charles Huggins's discovery linking testosterone reduction to cancer treatment, which fueled decades of misplaced fear about testosterone therapy.

17:25 Early Experiments and Discoveries with Testosterone – Dr. Morgentaler shares his early research showing how testosterone restores sexual function, mood, and vitality despite medical doubts.

22:46 Debunking Myths: Testosterone and Heart Health – They expose how a flawed 2013 study falsely tied testosterone to heart attacks, while newer evidence shows healthy levels support heart and overall health.

Resources:
Huggins, C. (1941). Studies on prostatic cancer: The effect of castration, of estrogen and of androgen injection on serum phosphatases in metastatic carcinoma of the prostate. Cancer Research, 1(4), 293–297. https://doi.org/10.1158/jcr.1941.293

Vigen, R., O'Donnell, C. I., Baron, A. E., Grunwald, G. K., Maddox, T. M., Bradley, S. M., ... & Ho, P. M. (2013). Association of testosterone therapy with mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke in men with low testosterone levels. JAMA, 310(17), 1829–1836. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2013.280386

Shores, M. M., Smith, N. L., Forsberg, C. W., Anawalt, B. D., Matsumoto, A. M. (2012). Testosterone treatment and mortality in men with low testosterone levels. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 97(6), 2050–2058. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2011-2591

Muraleedharan, V., Marsh, H., Kapoor, D., Channer, K. S., & Jones, T. H. (2013). Testosterone deficiency is associated with increased mortality and insulin resistance in men with type 2 diabetes. European Journal of Endocrinology, 169(6), 725–733. https://doi.org/10.1530/EJE-13-0321

Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials on mood and testosterone:
Zarrouf, F. A., Artz, S., Griffith, J., Sirbu, C., & Kommor, M. (2009). Testosterone and depression: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 15(4), 289–305. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.pra.0000358315.88931.fc

#TestosteroneTesting #HormonalImbalance #TestosteroneTherapy

In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about the groundbreaking moments that defined Dr. Morgentaler's career—from challenging long-held medical dogmas about testosterone and prostate cancer to reflecting on courage, science, and the evolving state of modern medicine.

00:00 – Introduction and Lifetime Achievement Award
In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about his Lifetime Achievement Award and reflect on the meaning of being recognized by peers after decades in sexual medicine.

03:13 – Early Career and Groundbreaking Research
They discuss how Dr. Morgentaler's early curiosity about testosterone—from lizard studies at Harvard to treating men others wouldn't—sparked discoveries that reshaped urology.

08:49 – Challenges and Controversies in Urology
Dr. Morgentaler recalls standing firm against public criticism from leading urologists as he presented data that contradicted long-held beliefs about testosterone and cancer.

25:03 – Facing the Hardest Moments in Surgery
He opens up about the emotional toll of surgical complications and the weight of caring deeply for patients while maintaining composure under pressure.

28:22 – Breakthroughs in Prostate Cancer Treatment
They explore his bold use of testosterone therapy—even for men with advanced cancer—and how it restored vitality and meaning for patients once written off.

36:30 – Challenging Medical Dogma
Dr. Morgentaler reflects on why medicine resists new evidence, the persistence of outdated myths, and how progress in science often advances one funeral at a time.

Resources:
1. Morgentaler, A., Bruning, C. O., & DeWolf, W. C. (1996). Occult prostate cancer in men with low serum testosterone levels. JAMA, 276(23), 1904–1906. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1996.03540230040029

2. Morgentaler, A., & DeWolf, W. C. (1997). Implantation of penile prosthesis at the time of radical prostatectomy: A new approach for erectile rehabilitation. Urology, 49(6), 932–936. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0090-4295(97)00127-4

3. Lincoff, A. M., Nissen, S. E., Krum, H., et al. (2023). Cardiovascular safety of testosterone-replacement therapy. New England Journal of Medicine, 389(6), 514–524. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2301761

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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#ProstateCancerResearch #TestosteroneTherapy #MedicalInnovation

In this episode of The Sex Doctors, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about how AI chatbots are rapidly transforming therapy, potentially replacing many jobs, and why therapists must focus on uniquely human skills to stay relevant.

00:00 Introduction and Article Overview – Dr. Brandon shares a bold new article warning that AI chatbots could soon dominate psychotherapy.

00:35 AI's Impact on Jobs and Therapy – The doctors discuss how AI is already taking over jobs and may soon replace many therapists.

02:12 Concerns About AI Dependency – They explore fears that people are becoming too dependent on chatbots for decisions and emotional support.

04:04 Real-Time AI Demonstration – A live demo shows how empathetic and human-like AI therapy responses have already become.

08:32 Future of AI in Various Fields – The conversation expands to AI in medicine, law, and other jobs, predicting massive workforce changes.

16:23 Concluding Thoughts and Advice – They encourage therapists to focus on work AI can't do, using human connection as their edge.

Resources:
Frances, A. (2025). Warning: AI chatbots will soon dominate psychotherapy. The British Journal of Psychiatry.

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#AIinPsychotherapy #FutureOfWork #HumanVsAI

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss a study from the Archives of S*xual Behavior on the "money shot" in p**nography, exploring whether it is degrading to women.

0:17 - Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about the article P*rnography's Ubiquitous External Ejaculation, focusing on the "money shot" in p*rnography.

2:17 - Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss findings that both men and women rated money shots more positively when the female performer appeared to enjoy it.

5:03 - Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler introduce the concept of "s**ual disgust" and how it varies among individuals.

8:00 - Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler explore whether p*rnography is inherently degrading to women.

11:27 - Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about why p*rnography is complex and difficult to categorize.

Resources: P**nography's Ubiquitous External E***ulation: Predictors of Perceptions by Catherine Salmon and colleagues, published in the Archives of S**ual Behavior. - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36171487/

#BehaviorResearch #Perceptions #DesireDiscussion

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss testosterone levels in Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, questioning if higher testosterone is linked to leadership qualities. They also touch on hormone therapy for both men and women, with a mix of humor and science throughout the conversation.

1:21 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon discuss whether high testosterone is important for leadership in presidential candidates.

8:38 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon humorously speculate about the s**ual activity of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

11:54 - Dr. Morgentaler explains the symptoms of low testosterone in men and shares findings from a study on treatment outcomes.

14:01 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about women receiving testosterone as part of hormone replacement therapy.

16:30 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon invite listeners to form their own opinions on which candidate may have higher testosterone levels.

#TestosteroneLevels #PoliticalLeadership #HormoneTherapy

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss how parents often underestimate their kids' exposure to p*rn.

1:02 - Article: "U.S. Parents Underestimate Their Children's P*rnography Use" - Dr. Morgentaler & Dr. Brandon discuss a study showing that parents often underestimate how much their teens are exposed to p*rn.

5:29 - Parents: Don't Be Naive - Dr. Morgentaler & Dr. Brandon advise parents not to be naive about their kids' exposure to p*rn and to have open conversations about it.

8:51 - Personal Story: Dr. Morgentaler's Daughter - Dr. Morgentaler shares how his daughter accidentally found a p*rn site while looking for Britney Spears content.

12:57 - How P*rn Affects Men and Women - Discussion on how p*rn creates unrealistic expectations for men and women, especially impacting adolescents.

18:39 - AI and P*rn: Why Parents Need to Talk About It - They stress the growing influence of AI in p*rnography and the importance of parents addressing this topic with their kids.

Resources: "U.S. Parents Underestimate Their Children's Pornography Use and Learning," authored by Wright et al., published in 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36287301/

#ParentingInDigitalAge #AdolescentsAndPornography #SexEducation

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss the importance of accurately measuring testosterone, particularly free testosterone, to diagnose and treat symptoms like low libido, mood changes, and fatigue.

0:04 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon discuss the importance of getting accurate testosterone readings, especially for patients seeking sex therapy.

9:12 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon explain how testosterone circulates in the blood, distinguishing between free, bound, and bioavailable testosterone.

15:08 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon review a study that highlights the role and measurement of testosterone in diagnosing deficiencies.

24:31 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon discuss how testosterone can help with erectile dysfunction, though it may not always be the solution for vascular issues.

30:12 - Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon emphasize that testosterone deficiency is a real issue in both men and women.

#TestosteroneLevels #HormoneTesting #TestosteroneTherapy

In this episode, we discuss how couples can improve their sex lives by using music to set different moods. We suggest choosing three types of music—sexy, intense, and romantic—and moving to them to create variety and enhance intimacy in the bedroom.

0:08 - How couples can improve their sex life tonight: Dr. Brandon suggests using music to create different moods, encouraging couples to try movements that match the rhythm for a more exciting experience.

2:07 - Why this approach works: They explain how switching up the mood through music can reignite passion and break the monotony.

2:32 - How music impacts mood: Dr. Morgantaler and Dr. Brandon discuss how music influences emotions and energy, enhancing sensuality.

5:16 - Common misconceptions about sex therapy and psychology: They touch on how sex therapy isn't just about digging into the past, but also about practical solutions for improving relationships now.

6:09 - Homework: Dr. Brandon gives homework: pick different types of music, practice moving to them, and bring that energy into the bedroom.

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#SexTherapyTips #MusicInBedroom #ImprovingSexLife

In this episode, we talk about testosterone research and the differences in men's and women's sexual concerns, including the challenges of monogamy. We also explore how technology, like AI, is shaping modern relationships.

0:10 - Introduction and background of Dr. Morgantaler and Dr. Brandon.

1:59 - Dr. Morgantaler's research on testosterone, how early lizard studies influenced his work, and his thoughts on Viagra's development.

5:32 - Dr. Brandon shares her early impressions as a sex therapist, focusing on the differences between men's and women's concerns in the bedroom.

10:18 - Discussion on the challenges of monogamy in long-term relationships, especially from an evolutionary perspective.

12:04 - Talk about AI's impact on relationships, what different people consider unfaithful, and wrapping up the episode with future topics to explore.

Resources: How the rise of testosterone therapy in men was inspired by lizard research with David Crews: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jez.2553

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#SexualTherapy #TestosteroneResearch #MonogamyChallenges