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Published Aug 14, 2023

Dr. Rena Malik: Improving Sexual & Urological Health in Males and Females | Huberman Lab Podcast

Dr. Rena Malik joins Andrew Huberman to discuss a broad range of topics on sexual and urological health, including pelvic floor dysfunction, female arousal, and the role of hormones and lifestyle in sexual well-being.
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  • Testosterone

    Testosterone plays a crucial role in sexual health for both men and women. and discuss how testosterone influences desire and arousal, noting its benefits beyond sexual function, such as mood and cognitive improvements 1. They also address common misconceptions about hormones, emphasizing that both testosterone and estrogen are vital for libido in both genders 2.

    Estrogen is great for libido in men and women.

    --- Andrew Huberman

    Testosterone therapy, particularly in postmenopausal women, has shown positive outcomes in increasing sexual desire and satisfaction 1.

       

    SSRIs

    SSRIs, commonly prescribed for depression, can significantly impact sexual function. explains that SSRIs can delay ejaculation and cause erectile dysfunction, making them prohibitive for some patients 3. She suggests alternatives like reducing the dose or switching to medications like Wellbutrin, which have fewer sexual side effects.

    Serotonin is kind of the anti to orgasm.

    --- Rena Malik

    Oral contraceptives can also lead to sexual dysfunction, with varying individual responses. Andrew Huberman4.

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