In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about whether antidepressants and low testosterone can affect libido—and why the way couples initiate sex might be just as important as the hormones behind it.
01:09 Antidepressants Testosterone Options
Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler break down how antidepressants can affect libido, when testosterone might help, and what realistic treatment options couples can explore.
08:51 Sexual Initiation Explained
They explain why initiation is a crucial but rarely discussed part of sex, and how couples can make it clearer, more mutual, and more exciting.
10:25 Birch Bark Firestarter
Using a playful fire-building analogy, they compare sexual initiation to needing a spark and kindling to get intimacy going.
11:10 Sexy Clear Initiation
They talk about why obvious does not always mean sexy, and how couples can find initiation styles that actually turn each other on.
14:35 Mutual Turns And Wrap
They wrap up by emphasizing shared responsibility in initiating sex and the importance of talking openly about what feels good and desired.
With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon
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