You Are Not Broken

348. The Sex Doctors: AKA Two Urologists and a Sex Therapist Have A Chat

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Dec 7, 2025
Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, a urologist specializing in testosterone therapy, dives into the myths surrounding testosterone and prostate cancer. He emphasizes the necessity of screening for low testosterone in men over 30. Joining him is Dr. Marianne Brandon, a clinical sex therapist, who discusses the role of mindfulness in battling sexual boredom and enhancing intimacy. They tackle topics like the reasons men fake orgasms and advocate for improved communication in relationships. Their insights offer a fresh perspective on male and female sexual health.
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INSIGHT

Myth Linking Testosterone To Prostate Cancer

  • Historical studies conflated men with metastatic, often-castrated prostate cancer and healthy men, creating a long-standing false belief that testosterone causes prostate cancer.
  • Dr. Abraham Morgentaler explains modern reanalysis shows testosterone therapy is now considered in low-testosterone men including some on active surveillance.
ANECDOTE

Perfume Helped An Orgasm Problem

  • A young man couldn't orgasm with intercourse after falling in love, so he began faking orgasms to protect his partner's feelings.
  • Morgentaler solved it by identifying the sensory trigger from the man's first orgasm and using French perfume to recreate it.
ADVICE

Check Testosterone Around Age 30

  • Screen men for testosterone around age 30 to catch metabolic, mental health, and sexual risks early.
  • Dr. Abraham Morgentaler calls testosterone one of the most informative blood tests for men's health.
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