Do Testosterone Boosters Even Do Anything? Doctors Set the Record Straight
Description
In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about how over-the-counter "testosterone boosters" offer minimal real benefit—and explore growing concerns about youth sexual development amid the rising dominance of hentai and AI-driven fantasy porn.
00:00 - Introduction and Listener's Question
Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler kick off the episode by answering a listener's question about whether any over-the-counter supplements can genuinely boost testosterone.
01:30 - Exploring Testosterone Supplements
They break down the evidence behind popular "T-boosters," noting that most show minimal real hormonal impact compared to medically supervised testosterone therapy.
07:42 - The Rise of Hentai Porn
Dr. Brandon introduces the growing dominance of hentai porn among young viewers and why its aggressive, fantastical nature is becoming a central concern in sexual health.
11:04 - Exploring Pornography Trends
The doctors analyze Pornhub's year-in-review data to show how rapidly porn preferences shift and how digital culture is reshaping sexual interests.
13:22 - The Rise of Non-Human Porn
They discuss the cultural shift toward non-human erotic content and how this parallels the rise of immersive gaming and fantasy-based digital worlds.
17:05 Impact on Future Sexual Behavior
Dr. Brandon raises concerns about how early exposure to extreme, non-human sexual imagery may shape future arousal templates and relational development in young people.
Resources:
Morgentaler, A., & Reyes Vayo, L. (n.d.). The T boosters: What's the evidence?
With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon
Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7
Find us on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor
LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6
LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513
X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler
X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon
#SexualHealthPodcast #TestosteroneSupplements #HentaiImpact























