Ed and masturbation

In a discussion on the Huberman Lab, Dr. Kyle Gillette, MD and Andrew Huberman talk about the complexities of erectile dysfunction (ED). Dr. Gillette emphasizes the importance of thorough health screenings and patient communication. He explains how some patients might be reluctant to admit issues like low libido or ED, which may only surface during a consultation's final moments. These issues can have various causes, including psychological factors and hormonal imbalances, potentially linked with pornography use and masturbation.

For diagnosis, Dr. Gillette mentions tools like the nocturnal penile tumescence test, which helps distinguish between physiological and psychological causes of ED by measuring erections during sleep. This test highlights if proper physiological function occurs, pointing to potential psychological origins of erectile difficulties 1.