The Truth About Low Sex Drive in Men: Testosterone, Stress, and Psychology Exposed

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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about low libido in men, and how psychological, physical, and emotional factors can all play a role in a guy’s desire—or lack thereof.




Chapters

00:22 – Understanding Low Libido in Men
Low libido means not feeling the urge for sex, even if everything seems physically fine.


10:23 – Psychological and Physical Factors
Stress, depression, meds, or low testosterone can all mess with a guy’s sex drive.


15:41 – Understanding Delayed Side Effects of Medications
Some meds don’t kill your libido right away—it can take weeks or even months.


16:54 – Exploring Low Libido and Testosterone Levels
Doctors check testosterone if libido’s low, but it’s not always the full story.


18:30 – Addressing Psychological and Emotional Factors
Feeling disconnected, stuck, or unhappy in life can tank your desire without you realizing it.In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about low libido in men, and how psychological, physical, and emotional factors can all play a role in a guy’s desire—or lack thereof.

 

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Thread 'Truth About Testosterone and Your Libido'

Apr 8, 2023

The Truth About Testosterone and Your Libido

Testosterone might not do as much for your libido as people think it does. Here's what this hormone does and doesn't do for your sex drive.

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As an expert on andrology and sexual dysfunctions, urologist Andrew Y. Sun, M.D., sees plenty of patients who’re struggling with low libido. And most are pretty sure they already know why: They must have low testosterone levels. Even if it turns out they don’t, “most of them still strongly believe that increasing their testosterone levels will improve their libido,” says Sun, who practices at Urology Partners of North Texas.

Sun’s...

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• testosterone; libido; trt; sexual health
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Thread 'Testosterone + Men's Sexual Health'

Nov 10, 2024

Dr. Dubin is a fellowship-trained urologist and andrologist focusing on men’s health. He cares for men with fertility problems, sexual issues (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, etc.), Peyronie’s disease, low testosterone, testicular pain and other problems involving men’s genitalia. He wants to help men understand that the issues they face are normal and help them find solutions that fit their lifestyle and life goals.

In addition to providing individualized patient care, he is also passionate about providing helpful...

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• hypogonadism; testosterone therapy; mens health
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• Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles

 

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Thread 'Medications that Cause Sexual Dysfunction'

Nov 1, 2021

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• medications; sexual dysfunction
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• Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)

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Thread 'The hormonal regulation of men’s sexual desire, arousal, and penile erection'

Jun 20, 2025

Briefing Document: Hormonal Regulation of Male Sexual Desire, Arousal, and Penile Erection​

Source​

• Rastrelli, G., Antonio, L., Carrier, S., Isidori, A., & Maggi, M. (2025). The hormonal regulation of men’s sexual desire, arousal, and penile erection: recommendations from the fifth international consultation on sexual medicine (ICSM 2024). Sexual Medicine Reviews, 2025, 1–23.

Overview​

This invited review from Sexual Medicine Reviews (2025) provides an extensive, evidence-based overview of the hormonal and neurochemical regulation of male sexual...

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• hormones' erectile function; sexual desire
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• Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)

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