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 19, 2026
21:11Do Viral Testosterone Hacks Actually Work? Urologist Explains the Science
<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 /> Can you have low testosterone even when your blood test says you're normal?<br /> <br /> Different labs use different ranges, which can make things confusing.<br /> <br /> And with so many testosterone tips going viral online, knowing who to trust matters more than ever.<br /> <br /> #testosterone #menshealth #health #medicalresearch<br /></span></p>
October 15, 2026
20:37Testosterone for Women: The Benefits Go Far Beyond Libido | Urologist 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 low testosterone can be overlooked in men experiencing fatigue, reduced stamina, and other changes often attributed to aging.<br /> <br /> They also discuss new research on testosterone therapy for women, why its benefits may extend beyond libido, and how adding testosterone to hormone replacement therapy may improve symptoms including energy, mood, memory, concentration, and vaginal dryness.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Why Doctors May Overlook Low Testosterone<br /> <br /> 04:00 Fatigue, Aging, and Testosterone Deficiency<br /> <br /> 08:00 When Should Men Get Their Testosterone Checked?<br /> <br /> 12:00 Finding a Doctor Who Understands Testosterone<br /> <br /> 16:00 Testosterone Therapy for Women<br /> <br /> 20:00 Why Testosterone Is More Than Libido<br /> <br /> 24:00 Adding Testosterone to HRT<br /> <br /> 28:00 What the Research Says About Testosterone in Women<br /> <br /> 32:00 Fatigue, Memory, and Concentration<br /> <br /> 36:00 How Symptoms Improved With Testosterone<br /> <br /> 40:00 Testosterone and Vaginal Dryness<br /> <br /> 44:00 What Are the Risks of Testosterone Therapy?<br /> <br /> 48:00 Why Women May Be Offered Antidepressants Instead<br /> <br /> 52:00 Testosterone, Estrogen, and Breast Cancer Concerns<br /> <br /> 56:00 Brain Fog, Mood, and Feeling Like Yourself Again<br /> <br /> 1:00:00 Can Testosterone Improve Quality of Life?<br /> <br /> #testosterone #lowtestosterone #hormonereplacementtherapy<br /></span></p>
October 12, 2026
27:03Can Scheduling Sex Improve Your Relationship? Top 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 the potential problems with having very high testosterone levels while on testosterone replacement therapy, including elevated red blood cell counts, testicular shrinkage, aggression, and hair loss.<br /> <br /> They also discuss new research on planned sex, why scheduling sex may increase desire and relationship satisfaction, and how couples with different levels of desire can make intimacy a priority in busy lives.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Can Testosterone Levels Be Too High?<br /> <br /> 03:00 The Risks of Very High Testosterone<br /> <br /> 06:00 Testosterone and Testicular Shrinkage<br /> <br /> 09:00 Finding the Right Testosterone "Sweet Spot"<br /> <br /> 12:00 High Hematocrit and Other Side Effects<br /> <br /> 15:00 Does Testosterone Cause Aggression?<br /> <br /> 18:00 Testosterone and Hair Loss<br /> <br /> 21:00 Should Testosterone Stay Within the Normal Range?<br /> <br /> 23:00 Can Planning Sex Improve Your Sex Life?<br /> <br /> 27:00 Why Couples Resist Scheduling Sex<br /> <br /> 31:00 Why Spontaneous Sex Gets Harder Over Time<br /> <br /> 35:00 When Life Gets in the Way of Intimacy<br /> <br /> 39:00 Planning Sex With Different Desire Levels<br /> <br /> 43:00 Why Someone Still Needs to Initiate<br /> <br /> 47:00 How Often Should Couples Have Sex?<br /> <br /> 51:00 Working With a Lower-Desire Partner<br /> <br /> 55:00 Why Planning Can Actually Increase Desire<br /> <br /> 59:00 How Our Expectations Around Sex Change<br /> <br /> 1:03:00 The Research Behind Planned Sex<br /> <br /> #testosterone #TRT #menshealth #sextherapy<br /></span></p>
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>