Dr. Marianne Brandon

Clinical Psychologist, Diplomate in Sex Therapy, Author & Futurist
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  • What Happens When We Depend on AI Instead of Each Other?
    on March 26, 2026

    Some of us are outsourcing our emotional lives to AI at a speed that outpaces our ability to understand what we're giving up—and the longer we wait, the harder it will be to stop. The post What Happens When We Depend on AI Instead of Each Other? appeared first on The Sex Doctors Podcast.

  • The DARK Side Of AI Companions Nobody Is Talking About
    on March 26, 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about whether women would react the same way as men to revealing outfits and explore how AI chatbots and new technology could reshape intimacy and human relationships. The post The DARK Side Of AI Companions Nobody Is Talking About appeared first on The Sex Doctors Podcast.

  • Sex Tip Most Couples Have Never Heard Of (But It Works)
    on March 23, 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about practical sex tips to improve connection and female orgasms during intimacy and explore the surprising science behind estrogen levels in men on testosterone therapy. The post Sex Tip Most Couples Have Never Heard Of (But It Works) appeared first on The Sex Doctors Podcast.

  • Prostate Massage Explained by a Urologist, Benefits, Risks, and What Men Need to Know
    on March 19, 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler & Dr. Brandon talk about prostate stimulation, its potential benefits and risks, its historical medical use for prostate infections, and whether testosterone therapy affects urination in men with enlarged prostates. The post Prostate Massage Explained by a Urologist, Benefits, Risks, and What Men Need to Know appeared first on The Sex Doctors Podcast.

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Sex and relationships are changing around the world.

Technology is reshaping how people meet, connect, and experience intimacy.

It affects many parts of life, including our closest relationships.

We do not always talk about it, but the shift is real.

Sex is one of the most intimate things a couple can share.

For many people, it helps keep the emotional connection strong.
For others, it is just one part of how they feel close.

What matters most is finding a balance that works for both partners.
In the end, connection looks a

AI is starting to shape how some people experience attraction and intimacy.

Our “arousal template” — what turns us on — is formed by biology and early experiences.

If young people build that template around AI or technology first, it could set unrealistic expectations for real

In intimacy, satisfaction isn’t one-sided — it takes both partners showing up.

Connection can be simple: eye contact, touch, words, or just being present.

Even when one partner has the higher desire, engagement from the other makes all the difference.

Because great intimacy

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