Over 300 million people worldwide are affected by erectile dysfunction, and Dr Mohit Khera has the scientific solutions you were afraid to ask for

Dr Mohit Khera is a Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine specialising in male and female sexual dysfunction. He is also the co-author of the book, ‘RE-COUPLING: A Couple's 4-step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex’.

In this conversation, Dr Mohit and Steven discuss topics such as, the benefits of healthy testosterone levels, how erectile dysfunction impacts your mental health, the link between obesity and erectile dysfunction, and the 4 components of female sexual dysfunction.

00:00 Intro

02:17 Who Is Mohit and What Does He Do?

02:47 What Is a Sexspan and Why Does It Matter?

03:58 Is It Possible to Make Sexspan Last as Long as Lifespan?

05:15 Mohit's Professional Experience and the People He's Worked With

07:14 The Most Popular Things People Ask Mohit and Why They Come to See Him

11:26 Most Common Reason for Low Libido: How Much of It Is Related to Compatibility?

15:35 What Is Libido?

15:54 Connection Between Erectile Dysfunction and Low Libido

18:53 What Are the Side Effects of ED Pills?

21:34 The Biggest Side Effect of Cialis

22:00 Who Shouldn't Take Cialis?

23:42 Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction in Women

25:52 Connection Between Stress and Dopamine

27:21 Types of Activities That Raise Dopamine Levels

29:37 How Much Does Pornography Contribute to Low Libido?

31:08 Why Do People Have Less Sex Nowadays?

32:30 Role of Pornography in Shifting Sexual Behaviors

36:42 Connection Between Obesity and Sexual Dysfunction

39:23 Losing Weight Boosts Testosterone Levels

40:29 Impact of Testosterone Therapy on Sexual Activity

42:37 Should Someone Like Steven Be Taking Testosterone?

44:31 Testosterone Therapy in Women

47:25 HRT for Women

49:05 The Decline in Testosterone

50:38 What Lifestyle Changes Should We Make to Increase Fertility?

55:53 If a Couple Came to You With Sexual Problems, What Would You Focus on Naturally?

01:00:11 40% of Men at 40 Will Have ED

01:01:38 The Stigma Around ED

01:03:31 Personal Experiences With Sexual Dysfunction

01:06:07 The Impact of Kids on Sex Lives

01:07:03 Premature Ejaculation

01:10:15 Is Testosterone Dangerous?

01:11:41 Will Taking Testosterone Injections Reduce My Lifespan?

01:13:53 Links Between Depression and Testosterone

01:15:14 The Importance of Communication for Sex

01:16:18 Improving Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women

01:17:13 Pain During Sex for Women

01:18:47 How Do We Improve Communication in the Bedroom?

01:20:58 Are There Any Risks to Vibrators?

01:23:54 Abnormal Curvature of the Penis

01:25:20 Cures for ED That Aren't Pills

01:27:11 The Role Trauma Plays in Sexual Dysfunction

01:28:08 Erection Devices

01:32:43 Is There Anything You Cannot Explain?

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