Episode 307: Testosterone Myth Versus Fact

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07/05/24 • 37 min

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A growing number of men seem to be in a panic about their testosterone levels. Social media platforms are full of posts from guys who are convinced that they don’t have enough of this hormone in their bodies and that their sex and dating lives are suffering because of it. The result is that more and more men are seeking to boost their testosterone, and companies are eager to cash in on this by selling hormone supplements. But do these guys really have low testosterone in the first place? Are some of them pushing their hormones to dangerous levels? Today’s show is all about what men need to know about testosterone.

My guest is Dr. Justin Dubin, a Urologist who specializes in men’s health at Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida. Dr. Dubin is passionate about men’s health and education with the goal of improving the lives of men and their partners. He co-hosts the podcast Man Up: A Doctor’s Guide to Men’s Health.

Some of the topics we cover in this episode include:

What’s fueling all of this anxiety over testosterone levels in men?
What percentage of men actually have low testosterone?
Are there any risks of having too much testosterone in the body?
How can men maintain healthy testosterone levels as they age?
Is there any truth to the claim that abstaining from masturbation boosts testosterone?

You can find more about Dr. Dubin’s work here.

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.

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Some of the topics we cover in this episode include:

What’s fueling all of this anxiety over testosterone levels in men?
What percentage of men actually have low testosterone?
Are there any risks of having too much testosterone in the body?
How can men maintain healthy testosterone levels as they age?
Is there any truth to the claim that abstaining from masturbation boosts testosterone?

You can find more about Dr. Dubin’s work here.

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.

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Thank you to our sponsors!

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Previous Episode

Episode 306: Is It Normal To Fall Asleep During Sex? (Listener Questions)

For today’s show, we’re diving into more listener questions! I’m going to answer two questions that popped up in my podcast voicemail that I thought were really interesting. The first deals with falling asleep during sex and/or foreplay. Is that normal? And what are the reasons why that might happen?

The second question involves whether premature orgasm is something that only men can experience, or if it can happen to women as well. So what does the research say on it? How many women experience this, and is there anything they can do if it’s interfering with their pleasure? Let’s talk about it!

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.

Make sure to check out our previous episode where we respond to listener questions as well, which you can find here.

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Next Episode

Episode 308: Sex Ed on Social Media – The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Social media is increasingly where people are turning in order to learn about sexual health, from dealing with sex problems to coping with infertility. But is it giving us accurate information? Not so much. In today’s show, we’re going to tackle sexual health misinformation on TikTok and Instagram. We’re going to dive into what the science really says about popular sexual health claims on social media and talk about how to use these platforms in a more mindful way.

I am joined once again by Dr. Justin Dubin, a Urologist who specializes in men’s health at Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida. Dr. Dubin is passionate about men’s health and education and is co-host of the podcast Man Up: A Doctor’s Guide to Men’s Health.

Some of the topics we cover in this episode include:

How can social media be helpful (and harmful) to our sexual health?
Why do the most popular social media posts often contain the least accurate information?
What are some common things people get wrong about infertility and sexual dysfunction on social media?
What is “semen retention” and why is there so much bogus information about it on social media?
How can we become more informed consumers of social media?

You can learn more about Dr. Dubin’s work here.

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.

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Thank you to our sponsors!

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Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast!

Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.