With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about the future of AI-powered intimacy with RealDoll President Sue Ennis, exploring how humanoid companions, ethical AI design, relationship skill-building, privacy, and safety could reshape human connection and sexuality.

 00:00 Meet RealDoll President – Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler welcome RealDoll President Sue Ennis to discuss the future of AI-powered intimacy and ethical innovation.

01:27 RealDoll Origins and History – Sue shares how RealDoll evolved from lifelike sculpture into one of the world's leading intimacy technology companies.

03:56 Why Sue Took the Helm – Sue explains why she left the AI and crypto industries to help shape the future of intimacy technology responsibly.

06:09 Products, Cosplay, and AI Avatars – The conversation covers RealDoll's AI companions, cosplay products, and relationship coaching avatars.

20:57 Loneliness, Use Cases, and Care – Sue discusses how customers use RealDoll products for companionship, intimacy, and emotional support.

29:30 Safety, Privacy, and the Future – The episode explores AI ethics, privacy, consent, and the future of humanoid companions.

Connect with Sue Ennis & RealDoll:

Sue's X: @bigsuey
Sue's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-ennis

RealDoll Website: https://www.realdoll.com/
RealDoll X: https://x.com/RealdollHQ
RealDoll Instagram: @realdoll
RealDoll Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealdollHQ/

#aiintimacytechnology #ethicalaidevelopment #futureofhumanoidcompanions

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler discuss whether higher testosterone actually leads to cheating, why mismatched sex drives can strain relationships, and the complex realities of intimacy, monogamy, and desire.

00:00 – Intro and Listener Question: A listener asks whether higher testosterone levels actually make men more likely to cheat.

00:14 – Does High T Cause Cheating: Dr. Morgentaler explains why the science doesn't support the idea that high testosterone causes infidelity.

01:51 – Libido Plateaus and Stereotypes: The doctors discuss why libido has limits and how common stereotypes about "high T men" can be misleading.

04:44 – Gym Culture and A Counterexample: They explore the gym culture surrounding testosterone use and share a surprising patient story that challenges assumptions.

10:01 – I Need Sex to Stay Married: The conversation shifts to mismatched sex drives, affairs, and why some people feel sex is essential to their relationship.

14:15 – Honesty, Ethics and Wrap Up: The doctors unpack the ethics of honesty, infidelity, and why there are rarely simple answers in relationships.

#testosteroneandinfidelity #sexdriveinrelationships #improvingintimacy

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

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LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513
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X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon

In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler discuss how testosterone therapy affects cholesterol, challenge long-held beliefs about prostate cancer treatment, and explore why some of medicine's biggest assumptions may deserve a second look.

00:00 – Podcast Kickoff: The episode opens with a listener question about how oral testosterone may affect cholesterol and heart health.

00:50 – Oral Testosterone Lipids: Dr. Morgentaler explains what testosterone therapy really does to cholesterol, ApoB, and overall cardiovascular risk.

06:29 – Conference ADT Debate: Fresh from a cancer conference, Dr. Morgentaler questions why androgen deprivation therapy remains the standard treatment.

22:41 – Why ADT Comes First: The doctors discuss why ADT is still used first despite newer therapies that may offer greater benefits.

24:54 – BAT and PSA Confusion: They break down bipolar androgen therapy (BAT) and explain why PSA levels don't always tell the full story.

32:28 – Huggins Myth and Wrap Up: Dr. Morgentaler revisits the decades-old research that shaped testosterone's reputation in prostate cancer and why it's worth questioning today.

Resources:
Huggins C, Hodges CV. Studies on Prostatic Cancer. I. The Effect of Castration, of Estrogen and of Androgen Injection on Serum Phosphatases in Metastatic Carcinoma of the Prostate. Cancer Research. 1941;1:293-297.
Morgentaler A, Rhoden EL. Prevalence of Prostate Cancer Among Hypogonadal Men With Prostate-Specific Antigen Less Than 4.0 ng/mL and Normal Digital Rectal Examination: Results of a Biopsy Study. The Journal of Urology. 2006;175(2):495-499.
Morgentaler A, Rhoden EL. Risks of Testosterone-Replacement Therapy and Recommendations for Monitoring. New England Journal of Medicine. 2004;350:482-492.
Tombal B, et al. The EMBARK Trial: Enzalutamide in Patients With High-Risk Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer. New England Journal of Medicine. 2023.
Denmeade SR, et al. Bipolar Androgen Therapy for Men With Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. (Johns Hopkins series of clinical trials and publications on BAT.)

#testosteronetherapy #prostatecancertreatment #medicalinnovation