The Better-Sex Doctor: The Link Between Masturbating & Prostate Cancer! This Is The Perfect Amount Of Times To Have Sex! Strong Pelvic Floor = Better Sex! Dr Rena Malik
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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The Better-Sex Doctor: The Link Between Masturbating & Prostate Cancer! This Is The Perfect Amount Of Times To Have Sex! Strong Pelvic Floor = Better Sex! Dr Rena Malik
The Better-Sex Doctor: The Link Between Masturbating & Prostate Cancer! This Is The Perfect Amount Of Times To Have Sex! Strong Pelvic Floor = Better Sex! Dr Rena Malik
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
2024/04/01
In this episode, urologist and pelvic surgeon Dr. Rena Malik joins to demystify a wide range of sexual health topics, from the mechanics of the pelvic floor to the realities of desire and performance. The conversation tackles common myths, the impact of modern life on sexual function, and the importance of open communication, aiming to provide clear, evidence-based information on a subject often shrouded in embarrassment.
Dr. Malik explains that the pelvic floor is crucial for sexual function and that issues like erectile dysfunction can be early warning signs of heart disease. She debunks myths about ideal sex frequency, noting that quality matters more than quantity, and that pain during sex is not normal. The discussion covers the decline in sperm count and testosterone, linking them to lifestyle and environmental factors, while offering natural ways to boost testosterone through sleep and exercise. Dr. Malik addresses the nuances of masturbation, pornography, and the 'orgasm gap,' emphasizing that clitoral stimulation is key for most women. She also clarifies that penis size is often overestimated due to pornography, and that traction devices can offer modest gains, while surgeries carry high risks. The conversation concludes with a reminder that sexual health is an integral part of overall well-being.
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Ejaculating 21+ times monthly reduces prostate cancer risk
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Sexual health is often misunderstood
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02:57
Wet dreams and morning erections are normal physiological functions
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Unrealistic media portrayals of sex create shame and confusion
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Sexual function and pleasure are rarely addressed in medical care.
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Both men and women have a pelvic floor.
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ED can be an early warning sign of heart disease.
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Tense pelvic floor restricts blood flow and nerves
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Quality matters more than quantity.
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14:08
Use lubricant for everyone
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Pornography is not a realistic representation of sex.
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How important is sex to you?
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Intimacy declines gradually like a frog in boiling water
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27:51
Reframing sex as intimacy reduces performance anxiety
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Testosterone is key for desire in both sexes.
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More is not better and can be dangerous.
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Testosterone follows a circadian rhythm.
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Declining sperm count and testosterone linked to lifestyle and environmental factors
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Sperm count declined nearly 50% over 50 years
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Semen volume is determined by time since last ejaculation.
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Pelvic floor exercises can strengthen muscles to improve force.
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Orgasms strengthen pelvic floor like Kegels
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Heat from devices can temporarily reduce sperm production
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No high-quality evidence that masturbation or abstinence significantly boosts testosterone.
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Masturbation becomes problematic when it creates reliance on specific habits
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Abstaining from ejaculation for 30 days is harmless but not transformative
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Nocturnal emissions are normal and physiological
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No scientific evidence that abstaining from ejaculation improves performance.
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Brain activity quiets down after orgasm
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Frequent ejaculation may reduce prostate cancer risk
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Pornography is not inherently bad.
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Physical touch remains crucial for intimacy
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1:09:43
Unresolved trauma can cause pelvic floor dysfunction.
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1:12:20
Sex during pregnancy is safe
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1:18:27
An orgasm is a moment of maximal tension followed by release.
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1:21:24
Orgasm is like climbing a mountain, not flipping a switch.
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1:22:43
Mindfulness improves sexual function, especially desire.
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1:26:19
Orgasms strengthen the pelvic floor through contractions.
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Weak pelvic floor causes stress incontinence and prolapse, not a loose vagina
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Start Kegel exercises lying down.
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Newer devices are effective with just 30-minute sessions twice a day.
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Porn skews perception of normal size
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Women generally prefer average penis size.
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Nose length correlates with penis size
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Penis size increased, but vaginal length unchanged.
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Female ejaculate is sticky white fluid; squirting is clear fluid from urethra.
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Sexual health is health.
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A key insight is discussed.
