Podcast
The Sex Doctors
With Dr. Marianne Brandon and Dr. Abe Morgentaler — frank, expert-led conversations about the most complex and private aspects of human life.
October 1, 2026
30:21Why Do Couples Become Less Happy After Marriage? Sex Therapist Explains
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon<br /> <br /> Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms:<br /> Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB<br /> Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7<br /> <br /> Find us on:<br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==<br /> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors<br /> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod<br /> TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513<br /> X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler<br /> X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Listener Question: How Are Prostate Biopsies Done?<br /> <br /> 03:00 Why Biopsies Aren't Usually Done Through the Urethra<br /> <br /> 05:00 What Happens to Satisfaction After Marriage?<br /> <br /> 09:00 Do Second Marriages Make People Happier?<br /> <br /> 13:00 What Are We Comparing Our Relationships To?<br /> <br /> 17:00 Why Satisfaction Rises Before Marriage<br /> <br /> 24:00 Expectations, Kids, and the Stress of Marriage<br /> <br /> 28:00 What Makes a Marriage Work?<br /> <br /> 32:00 Why Relationships Require Work<br /> <br /> 36:00 Arranged Marriage vs. Marrying for Love<br /> <br /> 40:00 Can a Marriage End and Still Be Successful?<br /> <br /> 43:00 How to Improve Relationship Satisfaction<br /> <br /> 47:00 How to Talk About Problems Without Blame<br /> <br /> 51:00 What Can You Do for Your Partner?<br /> <br /> 54:00 Are Happy Relationships Getting Harder?<br /> <br /> 58:00 Social Media, Cheating, and Higher Expectations<br /> <br /> 1:02:00 Can You Make Your Relationship Better?<br /> <br /> #relationships #relationshipadvice #marriageadvice #intimacy<br /></span></p>
September 28, 2026
22:45How Online Sextortion Scams Trick Teenagers
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon<br /> <br /> Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms:<br /> Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB<br /> Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7<br /> <br /> Find us on:<br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==<br /> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors<br /> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod<br /> TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513<br /> X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler<br /> X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Listener Question: Testosterone and Cholesterol<br /> <br /> 03:00 Does Testosterone Increase Cardiovascular Risk?<br /> <br /> 06:00 What the Research Says About Heart Health<br /> <br /> 09:00 Why Medical Opinions Take Time to Change<br /> <br /> 12:00 WTF AI: What Is Sextortion?<br /> <br /> 15:00 How Nudify Apps Are Used in Scams<br /> <br /> 18:00 Why Teens Are Being Targeted Online<br /> <br /> 22:00 How Sextortion Scams Work<br /> <br /> 27:00 The Growing Industry Behind Sextortion<br /> <br /> 31:00 AI Voice Cloning Scams<br /> <br /> 35:00 Why Families Need a Safe Word<br /> <br /> 39:00 How Parents Can Protect Their Kids<br /> <br /> 43:00 What to Tell Teens About Online Strangers<br /> <br /> 46:00 How AI Agents Could Make Scams Worse<br /> <br /> #sextortion #artificialintelligence #onlinesafety #parentingtips<br /></span></p>
September 24, 2026
24:44Can Working Out Increase Testosterone? Top Urologist Breaks Down
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">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.<br /> <br /> 00:00 TRT and Preserving Fertility<br /> <br /> 02:00 Using hCG With Testosterone<br /> <br /> 04:00 Clomid for Fertility and Low Testosterone<br /> <br /> 07:00 Why Clomid May Not Improve Symptoms<br /> <br /> 12:00 What Is Enclomiphene?<br /> <br /> 14:00 Does Exercise Increase Testosterone?<br /> <br /> 22:00 What HIIT Studies Actually Show<br /> <br /> 30:00 Does Regular Exercise Raise Testosterone?<br /> <br /> 34:00 Exercise, Weight Loss, and Testosterone<br /> <br /> 38:00 How Much Weight Loss Makes a Difference?<br /> <br /> 45:00 The Problem With Inconsistent Research<br /> <br /> 48:00 Can You Naturally Raise Testosterone?<br /> <br /> With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon<br /> <br /> Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms:<br /> Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB<br /> Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7<br /> <br /> Find us on:<br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==<br /> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors<br /> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod<br /> TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513<br /> X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler<br /> X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon<br /> <br /> #testosterone #testosteronetherapy #TRT #malefertility<br /></span></p>
September 21, 2026
33:24Could AI Replace Real Partners?
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">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.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Listener Question: Free Testosterone Levels<br /> <br /> 02:00 Why Lab Ranges Can Be Misleading<br /> <br /> 05:00 When Low Testosterone Symptoms Appear<br /> <br /> 08:00 SubQ Injections and Starting TRT<br /> <br /> 11:00 China Cracks Down on AI Relationships<br /> <br /> 15:00 Why AI Companions Are So Appealing<br /> <br /> 19:00 Do Relationships Need Friction?<br /> <br /> 24:00 Chatbots vs. AI Agents<br /> <br /> 28:00 Can Parental Controls Actually Work?<br /> <br /> 32:00 Are AI Companions Making Us More Isolated?<br /> <br /> 37:00 AI, Jobs, and Human Connection<br /> <br /> 41:00 Could AI Manipulate How We Think?<br /> <br /> 45:00 AI-Powered Sex Toys and Relationships<br /> <br /> 48:00 Is Technology Moving Too Fast?<br /> <br /> With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon<br /> <br /> Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms:<br /> Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB<br /> Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7<br /> <br /> Find us on:<br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==<br /> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors<br /> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod<br /> TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513<br /> X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler<br /> X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon<br /> <br /> #artificialintelligence #AIrelationships #relationships #sexualhealth<br /></span></p>
September 17, 2026
31:29The Testosterone Test Most Doctors Are Getting Wrong (From Top Urologist)
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon<br /> <br /> Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms:<br /> Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB<br /> Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7<br /> <br /> Find us on:<br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==<br /> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors<br /> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod<br /> TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513<br /> X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler<br /> X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Testosterone Backlash Explained — They explore why testosterone still faces resistance in medicine despite decades of research on its biology, benefits, and safety.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> #testosteronedeficiency #medicalEducation #freetestosterone<br /></span></p>
September 14, 2026
29:14AI Is Learning to Manipulate Your Emotions… What Do We Do Now?
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon<br /> <br /> Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms:<br /> Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB<br /> Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7<br /> <br /> Find us on:<br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==<br /> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors<br /> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod<br /> TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6<br /> LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513<br /> X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler<br /> X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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."<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 24:13 AI in Daily Life Wrap Up — They discuss AI becoming part of everyday life, relationships, communication, and even heartfelt messages between couples.<br /> <br /> #heartHealth #testosteronetherapy #AIconsciousness<br /></span></p>