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.
September 10, 2026
24:06Prostate Cancer, Testosterone and PSA: What's Actually Going On?
<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 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 02:06 Gleason Score Explained – Dr. Morgentaler breaks down how Gleason scores work and why 3+3 equals the lowest current prostate cancer grade.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 07:11 TRT Safety and Medication Stack – They review testosterone, anastrozole, finasteride, and how hormone balance may affect both prostate monitoring and sexual function.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> #prostatecancer #testosteronetherapy #sexualhealth<br /></span></p>
September 7, 2026
35:48The Real Reason Women Lose Interest in Sex Over Time
<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 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 01:36 Medical Causes and Testosterone Tuning – They explore testosterone levels, medication side effects, and whether adjusting TRT could improve sexual function.<br /> <br /> 08:53 Anxiety Aging and Practical Fixes – They discuss performance anxiety, normal age-related sexual changes, and ways to increase stimulation and reduce pressure.<br /> <br /> 17:07 Orgasm Game Plan – Dr. Brandon explains how couples can plan ahead for erection or orgasm difficulties so the moment feels less stressful.<br /> <br /> 18:38 Evolutionary Libido Gap – They examine why women's desire may decline more than men's over time in long-term relationships.<br /> <br /> 23:29 Fixing Desire Not Fault – Instead of blaming either partner, they focus on making sex more exciting, increasing attraction, and understanding changing desire.<br /> <br /> #sexualhealth #testosteronetherapy #relationshipintimacy<br /></span></p>
September 3, 2026
31:09The Truth About High PSA and Prostate Cancer (Top 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 what high PSA levels really mean, their relationship to prostate cancer, and why an elevated PSA doesn't necessarily rule out testosterone therapy after proper evaluation.<br /> <br /> 00:00 PSA Basics Explained — PSA is a normal prostate-produced protein, and an elevated level can signal increased prostate cancer risk without meaning cancer is definitely present.<br /> <br /> 06:45 What High PSA Really Means — PSA is a probability marker: higher levels raise concern, but prostate cancer can occur at low PSA levels and elevated PSA can occur without cancer.<br /> <br /> 11:51 MRI vs Biopsy Debate — They discuss how prostate MRI can help determine whether a biopsy is necessary, while noting that a negative MRI can still miss some cancers.<br /> <br /> 15:57 Prostate Biopsy Evolution — Dr. Morgentaler explains how prostate biopsies progressed from manually guided procedures to more precise ultrasound-guided techniques.<br /> <br /> 18:25 Pain Control and Safer Biopsies — Improved anesthesia and newer transperineal biopsies can reduce discomfort and lower infection risk compared with traditional transrectal approaches.<br /> <br /> 22:02 Testosterone with High PSA — An elevated PSA should be properly investigated, but if evaluation shows no evidence of prostate cancer, they argue it should not automatically prevent testosterone therapy.<br /> <br /> #prostatecancer #testosteronetherapy #PSAlevels<br /></span></p>
August 31, 2026
13:47The Bedroom Advice That's Ruining Your Sex Life (From a Sex Therapist)
<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 and hair loss in women, and how using music and different moods can bring fresh energy and intimacy into your sex life without stepping outside your comfort zone.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Testosterone Question Setup — A listener asks whether his 70-year-old wife's high testosterone level and recent hair loss mean she should stop testosterone after 15 years of successful treatment.<br /> <br /> 01:15 Hair Loss and Testosterone Basics — Testosterone can contribute to hair loss at high levels, but new hair loss after 15 years of treatment may have another cause.<br /> <br /> 02:27 Interpreting High Total T — A high total testosterone result can be misleading when SHBG is elevated, making free testosterone important for understanding actual hormone activity.<br /> <br /> 03:17 Stop Immediately and Hair Treatments — They question the urgency of stopping testosterone and discuss investigating other causes and treatments such as minoxidil or finasteride.<br /> <br /> 05:07 Why Try Something New Fails — Dr. Brandon explains why generic advice to "try something new" can fail couples whose preferences, physical limitations, or boundaries restrict what they want to change.<br /> <br /> 07:41 Music Moods Bedroom Hack — Instead of changing sexual activities, she suggests using romantic, sensual, or intense music to bring different moods and energy into familiar experiences.<br /> <br /> #sexualhealth #relationshipadvice #testosteronetherapy<br /></span></p>
August 27, 2026
30:46What Your Testosterone Level Actually Says About Your Health (From a 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 & Dr. Morgentaler talk about the truth behind testosterone levels, including PSA changes, low testosterone treatment, and whether higher testosterone actually means better health or greater masculinity.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Testosterone and PSA Explained — Why TRT can raise PSA in deficient men and why the increase doesn't necessarily signal prostate cancer.<br /> <br /> 04:33 Debunking the Testosterone Craze — Why "maxing out" testosterone isn't necessarily healthier and how deficiency differs from normal variation.<br /> <br /> 08:45 Marriage, Stress, and T Fluctuations — How marriage, fatherhood, sleep, stress, and daily fluctuations may influence testosterone levels.<br /> <br /> 15:23 Normal Range Myths — Why differences within the normal testosterone range may have little clinical significance.<br /> <br /> 17:33 Who Should Treat — Why testosterone treatment may extend beyond men with severe or anatomical hypogonadism.<br /> <br /> 21:49 Weight Loss vs TRT — Whether men with obesity and low testosterone should lose weight first or use TRT alongside lifestyle changes.<br /> <br /> #testosteronetherapy #menshealth #prostatecancerrisk<br /></span></p>
August 24, 2026
19:55Testosterone and Blood Clots: Is the Risk Actually Real?
<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, with a focus on the evidence surrounding whether testosterone increases the risk of blood clots, including DVT and pulmonary embolism.<br /> <br /> 00:00 Log Cabin Catch Up — Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler catch up about vacation, their matching log cabin surroundings, and kick off another episode of The Sex Doctors Podcast.<br /> <br /> 00:36 Listener Question: Testosterone For Women — A practicing PA asks why there still isn't an FDA-approved testosterone product specifically designed for women in the United States.<br /> <br /> 01:05 FDA Barriers And Breast Cancer Data — They discuss previous attempts to gain FDA approval and how concerns about testosterone converting to estrogen and potentially affecting breast cancer risk created demands for large, expensive safety studies.<br /> <br /> 02:29 Off Label Use And Market Economics — Dr. Morgentaler explains how women currently receive testosterone off-label and why inexpensive existing options make it difficult for pharmaceutical companies to justify the enormous cost of FDA approval.<br /> <br /> 06:27 Testosterone And Blood Clots Explained — They take a deep dive into whether testosterone increases the risk of DVT and pulmonary embolism, examining the TRAVERSE trial, COVID-related findings, hematocrit concerns, and evidence surrounding people already predisposed to clots.<br /> <br /> 18:38 Wrap Up And Send Questions — Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler close out the episode and invite listeners to subscribe and send in their own questions and comments.<br /> <br /> #testosteronetherapy #womenhealthcare #sexdoctorspodcast<br /></span></p>