Do Testosterone Boosters Even Do Anything? Doctors Set the Record Straight

In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about how over-the-counter "testosterone boosters" offer minimal real benefit—and explore growing concerns about youth sexual development amid the rising dominance of hentai and AI-driven fantasy porn. 00:00 - Introduction and Listener's Question Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler kick off the episode by answering a listener's question about whether any over-the-counter supplements can genuinely boost testosterone. 01:30 - Exploring Testosterone Supplements They break down the evidence behind popular "T-boosters," noting that most show minimal real hormonal impact compared to medically supervised testosterone therapy. 07:42 - The Rise of Hentai Porn Dr. Brandon introduces the growing dominance of hentai porn among young viewers and why its aggressive, fantastical nature is becoming a central concern in sexual health. 11:04 - Exploring Pornography Trends The doctors analyze Pornhub's year-in-review data to show how rapidly porn preferences shift and how digital culture is reshaping sexual interests. 13:22 - The Rise of Non-Human Porn They discuss the cultural shift toward non-human erotic content and how this parallels the rise of immersive gaming and fantasy-based digital worlds. 17:05 Impact on Future Sexual Behavior Dr. Brandon raises concerns about how early exposure to extreme, non-human sexual imagery may shape future arousal templates and relational development in young people. Resources: Morgentaler, A., & Reyes Vayo, L. (n.d.). The T boosters: What's the evidence? With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #SexualHealthPodcast #TestosteroneSupplements #HentaiImpact