The Hidden Reason Some Married Men Have Affairs (From a Sex Therapist)

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 In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler discuss whether higher testosterone actually leads to cheating, why mismatched sex drives can strain relationships, and the complex realities of intimacy, monogamy, and desire. 00:00 – Intro and Listener Question: A listener asks whether higher testosterone levels actually make men more likely to cheat. 00:14 – Does High T Cause Cheating: Dr. Morgentaler explains why the science doesn't support the idea that high testosterone causes infidelity. 01:51 – Libido Plateaus and Stereotypes: The doctors discuss why libido has limits and how common stereotypes about "high T men" can be misleading. 04:44 – Gym Culture and A Counterexample: They explore the gym culture surrounding testosterone use and share a surprising patient story that challenges assumptions. 10:01 – I Need Sex to Stay Married: The conversation shifts to mismatched sex drives, affairs, and why some people feel sex is essential to their relationship. 14:15 – Honesty, Ethics and Wrap Up: The doctors unpack the ethics of honesty, infidelity, and why there are rarely simple answers in relationships. #testosteroneandinfidelity #sexdriveinrelationships #improvingintimacy