Dr. Marianne Brandon
Clinical Psychologist, Diplomate in Sex Therapy, Author & Futurist
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What Porn, Affairs, and Early Romance Teach Us About Desire
on January 27, 2026The safety offered in long-term relationships can quietly diminish passion. Here’s what you can do about it.
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Are We Seriously Talking About Conscious AI?
on December 2, 2025We built AI to think like us, but what happens when we feel intimately connected to it?
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When AI Companions Feel Safer Than Human Connection
on November 19, 2025What if romantic and sexual relationships with chatbots aren’t an escape, but a smart defense in a world where compassion seems less accessible than rage?
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When Technology Makes Human Sex Feel Boring
on October 24, 2025What happens when our oldest instincts meet our newest technologies?
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The Sex Doctors Podcast
The Sex Doctors Podcast with Dr. Marianne Brandon and Dr. Abe Morgentaler
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This Hormone Crash Is Changing Sex for Everyone (Here’s How to Stop It)
on February 2, 2026In this episode Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how stress lowers testosterone and how modern sexual trends like rough sex reflect deeper changes in hormones, mental health, and human connection. The post This Hormone Crash Is Changing Sex for Everyone (Here’s How to Stop It) appeared first on The Sex Doctors Podcast.
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What Porn, Affairs, and Early Romance Teach Us About Desire
on January 27, 2026The safety offered in long-term relationships can quietly diminish passion. Here’s what you can do about it. The post What Porn, Affairs, and Early Romance Teach Us About Desire appeared first on The Sex Doctors Podcast.
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Why Men NEED Estrogen… Not Just Testosterone (Doctors Explain)
on January 22, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler & Dr. Brandon talk about the critical role estrogen plays in men's health and libido, and break down how modern sex tech — from toys and VR to chatbots and avatars — is reshaping intimacy and connection. The post Why Men NEED Estrogen… Not Just Testosterone (Doctors Explain) appeared first on The Sex Doctors Podcast.
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Why the FDA Is Finally Reversing Course on Testosterone
on January 19, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler & Dr. Brandon talk about whether testosterone can be improved naturally, why supplements and diet fall short, and how outdated FDA policies and misconceptions continue to shape testosterone treatment today. The post Why the FDA Is Finally Reversing Course on Testosterone appeared first on The Sex Doctors Podcast.
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