242. Modern Sex Challenges with Dr. Marianne Brandon

You Are Not Broken

Kelly Casperson, MD

Medicine, Health & Fitness

5 • 743 Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2023

⏱️ 46 minutes

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242. Modern Sex Challenges with Dr. Marianne Brandon Thanks to our sponsor Uber Lube 10% off, Code NOTBROKEN uberlube.com Check out my retreat March 2024! https://ascendretreats.com/ Dr. Marianne Brandon is a clinical psychologist and Diplomate in sex therapy. Dr. Brandon is the author of “Monogamy: The Untold Story” and the ebook “Unlocking the Sexy in Surrender: Using the Neuroscience of Power to Recharge Your Sex Life”. She is co-author of the book “Reclaiming Desire: 4 Keys to Finding Your Lost Libido.” Dr. Brandon makes cutting edge research on relationships and intimacy accessible for the general public — advice that the people are clearly starving for. Consider the stats: Over 50% of marriages end in divorce Over 40% of women and 30% of men report a sexual concern 20% of marriages are “sexless” Over 20% of women report “marked distress” about their sexual relationships Approximately 30% of spouses have had an affair Dr. Marion Brandon highlights the challenges of sex in society, the lack of comprehensive sex education, and the nuances of pornography. Dr. Brandon also explores the complexities of monogamy, the impact of AI and sex tech, and the role of power dynamics in relationships. She emphasizes the importance of treating couples, not just individuals, and the benefits of having a biopsychosocial perspective. The conversation explores the importance of hormone changes in midlife and the impact it has on sexual health. It highlights the lack of awareness and treatment of genital urinary syndrome, which can significantly affect relationship dynamics. The discussion also addresses the lack of knowledge among physicians regarding available treatments. The impact of intimate connection on overall well-being is emphasized, and Marianne Brandon's Psychology Today blog is recommended as a valuable resource. Comprehensive sex education is lacking, particularly in the digital age. Pornography can be a complex topic, with both positive and negative aspects. Monogamy can be challenging and requires effort, communication, and mindfulness. The rise of AI and sex tech presents both opportunities and concerns. Power dynamics can play a role in sexual relationships and can be explored in a healthy way. Understanding hormone changes and desire discrepancy is important in addressing sexual issues. Treating couples as a unit is crucial for addressing sexual concerns. Taking a biopsychosocial perspective can provide a more comprehensive understanding of sex and relationships. Midlife hormone changes can have a significant impact on sexual health and overall well-being. What to do when the man has a low libido. Genitourinary syndrome is often under-treated and can lead to changes in relationship dynamics. Physicians may lack knowledge about available treatments for sexual health issues. A satisfying intimate connection has a profound impact on relationships and overall life satisfaction. Marianne Brandon's Psychology Today blog is a valuable resource for information on sexual health. The testosterone conference for clinicians is an important event for learning about biopsychosocial and hormonal aspects of sexual health. She asks her clients about their best sex ever because I can learn a lot about them from this memory. https://www.drbrandon.net/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future-intimacy twitter @drbrandon https://www.instagram.com/drmbrandon/ Harvard Testosterone Course https://hmstestosteronecourse.com/ Check out details for my retreat: https://ascendretreats.com/ Did you get my “You Are Not Broken” Book Yet? https://amzn.to/3p18DfK Listen to my Tedx Talk: Why we need adult sex ed Join my NEW Adult Sex Ed Master Class: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/adult-sex-ed Join my membership to get these episodes ASAP when they are created and without advertisement and even listen live to the interviews and episodes. www.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You are listening to You Are Not Broken, the only podcast that combines science, medicine, and psychology to re-educate your brain and help you live your best love life.
0:11.4	And I'm your host, board certified female urologist, Dr. Kelly Casperson.
0:16.1	Hey, friends, I am back today with Dr. Marion Brandon, who's a clinical psychologist and diplomat in
0:21.5	sex therapy. She's the author of several books, Monogamy, The Untold Story, which we definitely
0:26.2	need to talk about monogamy today, and the e-book, Unlocking the Sexy and Surrender,
0:30.5	using the neuroscience of power to recharge your sex life, and your co-author of the book,
0:35.0	Reclaiming Desire, Four Keys to Finding Your Lost Labido.
0:38.6	Thank you for coming today.
0:39.9	Oh, I'm delighted to be here.
0:41.2	Thank you so much for having me.
0:43.1	Totally.
0:43.6	The first time I ever met you, read you, was I read Goldstein and yours Recklaiming Desire
0:49.3	book in my, like, figuring all this stuff out from my own lack of education. So that was the first time.
0:56.1	And then you did, you were part of the testosterone course, which you guys are doing again,
1:01.0	2024, right? That's right. Yeah, in Florida, but you can do it remotely. So I watched you do
1:06.8	that last year. You're a phenomenal speaker. And my friend Rachel Rubin's like, she needs to be on your podcast. And like, we finally made it happen. So thank you for being here.
1:15.1	Oh, thank you so much. I appreciate your diligence in making it happen.
1:20.0	Totally. Yeah, until we fix everybody's sex lives, this podcast will keep happening.
1:25.3	So we've got a lot of work to do.
1:28.2	One thing that you bring up are the statistics of basically how bad sex is in our country.
1:33.6	For a society that's like seemingly obsessed with sexuality, right, in like trying to be
1:39.5	perfect and better and look a certain way and act a certain, like we're obsessed with it.
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