What 30 Years of Sex Therapy Taught Me About What Men Really Want

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 and Dr. Morgentaler talk about a listener's question on reduced sexual sensation during intercourse and explore modern relationship dynamics, attraction, confidence, intimacy, and the common misconceptions men and women have about each other. 00:00 Listener Question: Penis Numbness – Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler answer a listener's question about loss of sexual sensation and explore potential physical and hormonal causes. 02:00 Testosterone, Sensation & Hormones – The doctors discuss how testosterone and aging can affect genital sensitivity, arousal, and overall sexual function. 09:46 Myth: Men Prefer Passive Women – The conversation challenges the stereotype that men want passive partners, arguing that confidence and engagement are far more attractive. 16:10 The Passive Partner Myth – Drawing from decades of clinical experience, the hosts explain why most people prefer assertive, enthusiastic partners both in and out of the bedroom. 20:42 Assertiveness and Vulnerability – The discussion explores how taking initiative in intimacy requires vulnerability, confidence, and a willingness to risk rejection. 26:08 Fifty Shades Takeaways – Using Fifty Shades of Grey as an example, the hosts examine attraction, power dynamics, and what the book's popularity may reveal about sexual psychology. #sexualhealth #modernmasculinity #healthyrelationships