Sex Therapist explains The Science-Backed Guide to a Better Sex Life | Marianne Brandon

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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

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🗓️ 4 November 2025

⏱️ 80 minutes

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In this explosive episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with relationship expert Marianne Brandon to confront the modern crisis of intimacy and sexual wellness. They dive into how the digital world—including porn, AI companions, and VR technology—is creating an evolutionary mismatch that clashes with our primal needs for bonding, leading to rising loneliness and sexual dysfunction.

Dr. Lyon and Marianne Brandon explore the science behind what truly impacts performance, from erectile dysfunction (ED) and hormonal imbalances to the neurological effects of stress. This is a must-watch for couples, parents, and anyone navigating romance in the digital age.

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Chapter Markers

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - The Primal Need for Sex vs. The Digital World

1:10 - The Hidden Cause of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

2:10 - The Loneliness Crisis: Gen Z, AI, and Intimacy

3:50 - Do Women and Men Experience Desire Differently?

5:15 - Stress is the #1 Libido Killer

6:30 - Porn and AI: Is Sexting with a Bot Cheating?

8:05 - The Surprising Impact of VR Porn on Sperm Quality

9:30 - Action Plan: The #1 Move to Improve Your Sex Life Today

Who is Marianne Brandon:

Dr. Marianne Brandon is a licensed clinical psychologist and a diplomate in sex therapy, recognized for her expertise in technologies impact on intimacy, evolutionary influences on human sexuality, and cultivating a more exciting sexual connection in long-term relationships. Dr. Brandon is best known for her forward-thinking work on the future of intimacy through blogging, lecturing, and podcasting. Her popular Psychology Today blog, “The Future of Intimacy,” explores emerging trends in technology and human connection. As a continuing education provider, she lectures on sex tech’s impact on intimacy as well as the impact of technology on humanity. Together with her husband, urologist Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, she co-hosts the podcast “The Sex Doctors,” bringing expert insight and candid dialogue to listeners on all aspects of sex, relationships, and technology’s transformative role in our lives. Drawing from nearly three decades of clinical experience, she offers psychotherapy focused on relationship issues and sexual concerns, with a reputation for blending clinical skill and compassionate care.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	You are in the business of making sex better. How does a woman or a man improve their sex like?
0:07.2	I would discourage people from being too focused on touch and where you're touching and how, more focused on who you are in the bedroom.
0:15.9	How often should a person have sex? So this is such a great question because people argue about this all the time.
0:23.6	Women can feel pressure to have an orgasm like during sex.
0:27.7	But what is interesting is there's little pieces of research here and there that talk about things like
0:32.3	her anatomy affects how likely she is to have an orgasm during sex.
0:37.0	I've never heard that before.
0:38.3	Yeah.
0:39.3	Women also will often find it almost intrusive to be touched before they're turned on.
0:46.3	Oh, God, guys, yes.
0:48.3	Every man needs to understand this.
0:51.3	Yes, they do.
0:53.3	People are having less sex, but they're masturbating more.
0:59.0	One thing that people don't realize is they find that their orgasms when masturbating are better.
1:04.0	If you're masturbating, you know what you're feeling.
1:07.0	You know exactly how to change your touch or modify speed intensity to have the best orgasm.
1:13.8	Does that make sense?
1:14.5	Yeah. Okay. I mean, I'm just still stuck on female erections.
1:17.9	Right, right.
1:18.1	Guys listening to this are going, wait, what? Women have erections, and the women listening
1:23.0	or watching this are going, wait, I do have erections.
1:36.3	How does a woman or a man improve their sex life?
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