Dr. Michael Eisenberg: Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility

[@jopo7996]

Dr Eisenberg is easy to understand, even though he's trying to make it hard for you.

[@rickyfitness252]

Nice

[@ericengh1265]

Nice

[@jvp6431]

Nice

[@Richter_Damn_near_killed_her]

Nice

[@wiinko16]

No pun intended Huberman would say :)

[@mwa5704]

Could you please consider featuring an episode on the Vagus nerve with a leading expert as your guest? It's intriguing how practices like yoga, meditation, cold water can impact the Vagus nerve, and there seems to be a lack of in-depth podcasts exploring this topic. As a side note, I happen to have a Vagus nerve stimulation unit, and it has been a valuable tool for me.

[@Prostorescart-m2s]

Yoga is very effective.

[@gavinyoung4498]

Thanks for talking about testicular cancer. I was diagnosed with TC six years ago and was so confused how this could happen. Luckily, my oncologist and my urologist said that if there was a type of cancer to get this is the one you want. Funny. Survival rates for TC are quite good. The problem is there’s almost 0 information out there for men in terms of recognizing abnormalities. Conversations like yours help to normalize this topic.

[@babayega1717]

Thank you for pointing this out! Are you able to share some documentation/publications on this that I could look further into, in order to get a better understanding?

[@Ban00]

How is it removed? The snipe off your testicle or how? Sorry about your diagnosis and hope you're doing better now

[@bob15479]

Ive got a homie who got it 2x, lost both the boiz, thank god for trt

[@therecoveryjourneys]

How is your health condition now?

[@gavinyoung4498]

6 years cancer free ... i got lucky@@therecoveryjourneys

[@hypernewlapse]

A podcast about endocrine disrupters, where they are and avoiding them would be very useful! And also one about diet and nutrition with examples etc

[@AdrianAza888]

Great vid Dr , im a 21 year old man and im very grateful to have people like you to watch and to follow a good path

[@Dom-bn1ru]

I just turned 11 and I also feel this way

[@zvids100]

Would have loved if he talked about the psychogenic issues related to Ed and what natural products boost sexual health

[@christinacamomilli5172]

Dr. Huberman, THANK YOU for discussing data regarding psychotic episodes associated with cannabis use! I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner and my patients get so angry when I tell them this. But you can’t refute good quality data!

[@geraldfriend256]

Yes. No one believes/ wants to believe.

[@wacneyt]

at what timestamp does he talk about that?

[@robinjrgensen3245]

Me and all my friends tried getting a psychotic episode by smoking cannabis everyday for 15+ years. Not one made it. I do believe you and that they happen, it’s just interesting that it’s so rare.

[@SimplyHuman186]

People who have never used cannabis also have psychotic episodes. Just brain storming

[@Muzzaa]

Most people are in denial with how cannabis is affecting them

[@dario4177]

Thank you for your discussion regarding PFS... it's so underrated and it needs more attention. Unfortunately many young guys (included women) are destroyed by a huge lack of knowledge of many doctors.

[@PileofKyle]

“We don’t have any data” always used conveniently for both sides of the coin. I think we can logically deduce that alcohol or cannabis is not positive for fertility, especially if someone is struggling. Why take the risk? The data is clear on sleep disruption and changes in sleep architecture. Even with a single drink and poor night of sleep. Respect to Huberman for calling it out for what it is.

[@joezupko]

if you're serious about improving sperm health I'd definitely quit all of that stuff haha like you said, why risk it?

[@jesusmora4596]

Your content with Spanish translations would be awesome, I’ve been showing to my dad some of the tools you share. You would help out a lot of Spanish speaking people, I don’t see content this good in Spanish. Imma big fan all the way from Aguascalientes, MX!

[@luismacias1138]

Agreed 👍🏼 from GUADALAJARA Jalisco Mex 🙏

[@yamidgonzalez886]

Entiendo que puedes ir a los stettings del video y elegir que tenga "Close Caption" y que sea traducido al español. Puede ser de mucha ayuda :)

[@THEISAACLEVI]

hey - puedes usar inteligencia artificial para traducir estos videos. estoy más seguro que hay una página en el internet

[@BadBueno_Ridez]

My parents are from Aguascalientes!! Haha saludos 🖖

[@amantinoubliable]

As a sex coach, I can't thank you enough to have guests like Dr Malik, Dr Eisenberg and Dr Gillet. Those are vital informations to help men have a fulfilling sex Life, and a fulfilling life. Thank you again Dr Huberman.

[@jjuniper274]

I really hope there are young people listening to this. As someone who had older parents and then had my own geriatric pregnancies. Please don't do this to your kids if you can help it. Some of us had no other choice, but if given the option, raising children in your 20s is so much easier physically and mentally, and the risk of them losing a parent or being orphaned before age 18 decreases.

[@mjcodes2066]

Great to see PFS being discussed and awareness of this horrible condition increasing. I experienced complete loss of libido over 4 years ago whilst taking Fin and my sex drive has never recovered.

[@dh1474]

Find natural ways to boost your T. I came back from Fin.. long road, but can be done

[@matkorkes1304]

too bad pfs is as real as the earth being flat lol

[@dh1474]

@@matkorkes1304 too many cases to deny. Took me a year to recover. Keep taking it if it works for you and your hair is that important.

[@oliverjuhasz7797]

Same been suffering with this for over a year, my symptoms go a lot further than just libido issues

[@ChloeBianca92]

PLEASE HAVE A PODCAST/EPISODE WITH GARY BRECKA 🙏

[@nathansykes5792]

This guy answered questions like a politician. A lot of no real answers.

[@RefugeeInExile]

Answers that support the medical system too, I think there are so many powerful safe non drug options and none got mentioned

[@AnastasiaBordian]

Hello Andrew and the Huberman Lab team 💙 I’ve been an avid follower of the podcast from early days. But this is the first time I take the opportunity to leave a comment here. First of all I want to say a huge thank you for the work you do to share this broad wealth of knowledge with the general public. I can’t say enough how grateful I am for this podcast has had a direct positive impact on the quality of my life. I wish Andrew and everyone on the team good health and happiness. My question is not related to this episode per se. Unfortunately early this year I went through burnout at work. It was a difficult and scary time for me. Many episodes from this podcast have supported me in my process of recovery. On this path I have come across the Neurointegration Institute founded by Katerina Lengold. This institute has developed a program for NeuroBalance training aimed at combating chronic work stress and preventing employee burnout. I was wondering if Andrew, you may be familiar with their work? I would really appreciate if it would be possible for the Huberman Lab team to share their view on the work of the institute and perhaps other resources related to burnout? Thank you! Best regards, Sia

[@gustavrus]

Good Afternoon Anastasia, I am currently under a burnout episode, and I feel that I am only getting worse, what would be the strategies to overcome this? incidentally, my burnout is related to college, and I am having some intense GI discomforts, I would be glad if you could shed some light into what had you done to overcome that?

[@AnastasiaBordian]

@@gustavrus Hello Gustav, I am really sorry to read that you are going through this difficult time. If anything i. The first place I can say put all your effort to restore sleep, rest as much as you feel is needed. Then I would really recommend you speak to a mental health professional. That’s what I did. Seek help from friends or family who you trust have the capacity to help. Also understanding the processes and mechanisms of the brain and body under stress was very helpful in giving me a rational reason not to put blame on myself.

[@jeremyevans710]

Professor Andrew, please do a video on the short term and long term effects of oversleeping and undersleeping on the body and brain and what amount of sleep constitutes being considered "oversleeping" vs "undersleeping" would ya please? You've told us how to optimize our sleep but tell us what happens to us when we dont

[@maximilian8339]

Thank you for raising awerness about Post-Finasteride Syndrome. It is a debilitating, chronic condition with serious physical, neurological and sexual symptoms. More research is desperately needed to understand the condition better and to identify potential treatments.

[@keving4607]

Roughly where in the video do they speak about this

[@mc7231]

It's not a real condition. Let me get this straight, PFS ensures only your negative side effects remain after use, but the benefits stop somehow?

[@Dani-xy6uc]

@@mc7231 I know guys with pfs from my country that have all their hair and side effects still present after stopping the drug...you dont know what you are talking about.

[@maximilian8339]

@@mc7231 Thousands of case reports online on Reddit, X, propeciahelp etc., official patient organizations formed independently from each other in the US, Australia, Germany, the UK, France and Italy, a black-box label warning in France that resulted in the producer organon pulling the product from the market in France, countless urologists stating publically that they would never prescribe Finasteride to healthy man in their 20s and 30s and 99 suicides officially linked to Finasteride in the VigiCase database of the World Health Organization - but hey seems like PFS is not real and people just made it up for fun 🙄🤦‍♂️ To answer your point: well my hair loss stopped even after quitting Finasteride, but I couldn't really care f* less because of all the debilitating symptoms I have with PFS

[@Kalley_Kavia]

​​​@@mc7231Many report that their hair loss stop too.

[@mangos-nj2pc]

As a 22 year old guy with post finasteride syndrome. thank you for bringing light to the issue. Currently all the research into pfs is self funded by our community so it is a very slow process. For all of those who are struggling it would mean a lot for you to continue to help us spread awareness

[@AC-ns4gu]

PFS is devastating and we desperately need help!

[@veilmontTV]

Sexual distinction or gyno?

[@mangos-nj2pc]

@@veilmontTV it’s so much worse and more complex than just that.

[@HughMyron372]

I’m sorry you suffer from mental illness. You need to see a therapist. Post finasteride syndrome isn’t a real condition.

[@michaeljames3912]

Your "self funded" studies will go along way towards confirming your delusions and thus worsening your symptom's.

[@Hoe_Rogan]

I really like the fact that you're genuinely trying to help men in a positive way. It's refreshing, and it gives me a lot of optimism for the future specifically for the youth.

[@j.davila4523]

Joe da hoe rogan haha

[@Threalrob22]

Loved this podcast but I’m so bummed there was zero talk about vasectomy. I’m scheduled to get one, and really would love you to cover it before it’s too late! Thanks for all your work 😊

[@PA_hunter]

Well, can’t you wait if you are unsure about it?

[@Threalrob22]

@@PA_hunter yea, but I did my homework and feel ok with it. Just really surprised it didn’t come up

[@Bas_Rc]

Hello Mr. Huberman. I am your close follower from Turkey. There was Turkish subtitle support in your old videos, but I cannot see it now. Since my English is not good, subtitles helped me a lot. I would appreciate it if you could re-arrange this. Thank you for giving a time.

[@kenpe1455]

@Andrew Huberman please do a podcast about post finasteride syndrome, so many men are suffering in silence.

[@hubermanlab]

Discussed in this episode. See time stamps.

[@michaeljames3912]

The numbers just don't stack up. Side effects are extremely low, about 1% higher than placebo on the biggest studies. They have also done studies where one group was told about side effects and one wasn't and sure enough the group that was told about the side effects got them. There are millions of men on finasteride, and some small fraction of these men have psychological issues that finasteride is just an easy scapegoat for, especially if you are stressing and worrying about them.

[@brandonkappes6695]

​@hubermanlab we need a WAY deeper dive too many conflicting opinions and "data" on both sides.

[@michaeljames3912]

@@brandonkappes6695 all the actual data shows very low incidence of side effects, only slightly (1% )higher than placebo and cessation of side effects once medication is stopped. Think about it, the PFS symptoms are general depression and mental health symptoms , millions of people are on finasteride, some portion of theme will be experiencing depression, ED, anxiety these are things that effect young men, especially young balding men. Now these people have found each other on message boards are banding together to blame a drug they happen to have been taking for their problems, and in the process makings their problem worse because they are convinced they have poisoned themselves. I'd love to see how much of an overlap there is between PFS fearmongers and flat earthers.

[@JohnJustJohn1]

@@hubermanlabyou have a duty of care to your viewers. You’re spreading fear about a drug that’s been proven safe and effective for 30+ years. Spreading a lie without having any proof that the condition actually exists is disgusting and you should be ashamed of yourself.

[@grego3002]

Andrew!!! Please speak on treating a hiatal hernia at home without surgery. Us random unlucky people need somebody like you to give us credible information without the bullsh*t social media feeds us

[@pepevagyok]

Go to an osteopath the stomach can be pulled down if herniated.

[@munishvyas1217]

This podcast is the most educational podcast yet. Thanks.

[@Theoillars]

Thanks for speaking about PFS. I’m a 23 year old patient myself and have suffered from a horrendous suite of neurological and physical symptoms. I’d love to hear more about it from you, especially about the science that has been done on this so far and what needs to be done in the future. It’s also important people know some of the most devastating symptoms can be non-sexual, like anhedonia, anxiety, joint pain, arrhythmias, tinnitus, etc.

[@Xgjigzigzyixiy]

who the put you on finasteride at 23 and for what reason? Genetic condition ?, familial cancer syndrome. I hope not for hair loss. What a disaster

[@TheLocalDank]

Same here man, all were warned about are sexual side effects when this drug can destroy your life in every aspect, I was a healthy 25 year old who took this poison for a month and I’m basically disabled, this drug as pretty much turned me into an 80 year old man overnight..

[@soaringcam8662]

@@TheLocalDankhow long has it been man? Any improvement? Check out Russolifts- he had a 5ar inhibitor fuck him up, but he found a protocol to reverse the damage

[@HaMaNezam]

Same here I wish he makes a video about it

[@princejoseph8280]

I had no side effects from taking Finasteride for like 6 months now. Maybe some rare genetic variation makes dependency on DHT for daily functioning instead of testosterone? All the symptoms seems similar to ones of low testosterone.

[@SimonProvencher-z5m]

Andrew, please let the guest answer the questions.... I feel like you cut short all answers to provide additional comments/questions. If I would guess, you probably speak 80% of the podcast time. Thanks

[@dvnitycker]

Thanks Andrew and Michael. I was disappointed to see that the causes of premature ejaculation were not covered at all during this episode. Perhaps it can be a part of one of the next AMA episodes?

[@stoic2409]

I would love to see John Verveake on. I think he offers profound insight into the human cognition. However he also combines his scientific insight with experience and philosophy. He doesn’t just concern himself with knowledge but also wisdom. If that sounds vague, John Verveake would offer a great exploration into wisdom and knowledge.

[@daviddescifreaza]

I am amazed about the lack on concise and on point answers given by Michael Eisenberg. Andrew Huberman asked a bunch of good question and all he got were elusive responses except one: when Andrew asked about advil and other drugs and their effects on the male sexual health, function & fertility Eisenberg was so decisive on his answer said that they do not affect the matter on the discussed subject but all other answers to Huberman's question were something like we do no have enough data, we do not know for sure, bla bla bla etc. Scetchy doctor in my opinion.

[@imperialpun1427]

Sounds more like a good doctor if you ask me. If you don’t know the answer, why go off bogus studies?

[@chrismaxwell1624]

As person on spectrum I experienced a ton of rejection then something changed in my late 20s. Women were suddenly were interested. So I had my first kid 34. So older age and increased chance of autism makes sense. In my case as autism is genetic.

[@Kryptic712]

That’s interesting

[@the_true_hier_to_the_sharingan]

We all came as fast as we could. You know.

[@gatorhomie21]

Just started Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. I have a lot of the issues mentioned in this podcast. Hopefully it helps!

[@youtubescholar]

How was the process of finding the PT?

[@gatorhomie21]

@@youtubescholar Very easy. Asked my PD to refer me and he did.

[@joshw803]

You got a split stream?

[@alinpica5697]

You should do a Netflix documentary series to discuss the various topics, but with more visuals. Love your work btw ❤

[@highperformancelifestyle2602]

Hey bud, I know what heals my body and I know how to give to my body that what heals my body, and that is thanks to one person especially that has brought me blessing through hardship over and over again through your inspiration for exercise, neuroplasticity, the human metabolism, and normalizing healthy lifestyles: you, Andrew / just THANK YOU for connecting my synapses into the right direction and inspiring so many

[@Elucidator18]

I took finasteride for a little over three years, I stopped about 8months ago. At first I didn't notice any significant symptoms and they said the chance to develop any were less than 5%. I'm currently in my late 20's. The last year I started noticing less frequent morning erections to the point where they were rare. I attributed this to getting older without doing any research. I then noticed I wasn't lasting in as long in bed and started doing some digging. I've been off of finasteride over 8months and seemingly all my symptoms have subsided, but soon my wife and I will be looking to start a family. I'd be lying if I didn't say I was worried about conceiving, because of the horror stories I've heard online. After listening to this podcast I definitely think I should get tested as soon as possible to learn what my potential options are. Should issues arise. Thank you

[@robert4716]

What would you blame it on if you didn’t take finasteride ?

[@jacobsmith9737]

Finasteride is a bad thing to take, if you were taking it for hair loss then just switch to minoxidil

[@TheCrazeturk]

@@jacobsmith9737 Minoxidil doesn’t stop hairloss.

[@Elucidator18]

@@michaeljames3912 I understand that, but in my case it was a clear difference. I have no history of mental health issues and the last two years of my life have been some of my best. I was sharing my story to provide information for those who may be curious.

[@michaeljames3912]

@@robert4716 creatine lol

[@xXxno6xXx]

for me the most important topic hasn't been discussed: Are male health choices predictor offspring health? if so: Are there data on protocols to (epigenetically?) improve the probability of healthy offspring instead of just increased probability of conception?

[@JR-fh1iz]

Made an appointment with Dr. Eisenberg for earlier this year after reading his website and credentials. After waiting months to see him for some concerns, I was instead evaluated by one of his residents which seemed scripted at best. Dr. Eisenberg did come in at the end to say he met me, but that was it contrary to the post visit report stating he was in the room supervising the entire time. They did send me across the street for a blood test, but I never heard from their office again after the results came out. Frustrated, I found another urologist who did a proper evaluation where I learned I have an enlarged prostate, urinary retention problems, borderline low testosterone, clinically deficient DHEA and not one but two asymptomatic inguinal hernias which required surgery. Maybe I'm just not wealthy enough to be treated by Stanford. They did have valet parking and nice live music in the lobby after all.

[@guernica69]

Not at all surprising, given the state of health care in this country

[@daleval2182]

Sorry to hear

[@allstrongfitness]

Hoping Dr. Huberman starts bringing on guests with experience in consciousness and spirituality. As Nikola Tesla said “The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence.” Peace and love to everyone, as we all become more and more closer to source and finding out who we really are beyond our physical body ❤.

[@NickByers-og9cx]

Would love more prolactin discussion. Particularly regarding high end of normal range of prolactin, e.g. 20-30 ng/ml. I'm at about 20ng/ml while taking daily Adderall (which I would believe would lower prolactin). From what I understand, tumors will put you in the 100+ ng/ml area. What effect does elevated (but still "normal") prolactin levels have on the body over time, that is distinct from the effects of low dopamine?

[@zachwoods7315]

I feel like every answer to Andrew’s questions was answered by saying possibly or there’s a chance. No definite answers and he’s the leading Dr in the field, seems off

[@karasikryan4]

That’s called intellectual honesty

[@christianbuchanan7720]

Being a health education graduate (much easier than MD), i can’t imagine the amount of information Dr. Eisenberg is privy to. With that being said, there is no one answer fits all concerning health because so many factors (genetic, environmental, behavioral) impact health so due to these intersections, his responses were valid and reasonable.

[@idrtm]

Can you make an episode on cholesterol, Familial hypercholesterolemia, statins and heart ?

[@NinjaHamsters101]

I really appreciated this episode podcast topic. I have gained a lot of insight from this episode alone. I sincerely hope that this episode's topic(s) do become much more widely discussed amongst various types of individuals, experts, and maybe evens institutes. As yes, male infertility is just as important as the female infertility epidemic issue(s).

[@tommac21]

Well considering there are no experts. Your out of luck

[@AC-ns4gu]

Thank you so much for talking about Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). My life is totally destroyed because of this condition. So many life altering symptoms such as: chronic fatigue, joint pain, penile shrinkage, depression, sexual dysfunction, muscle wastage, etc. I’ve been suffering for 4 years. Nothing works for this. I’ve tried all sorts of HRT and other meds. There is no cure. We need real medical help and research.

[@DUBLL100]

Stop taking so many things you’re making ur self worse.. start eating more meat and eggs and let pure body repair. Can’t just keep taking compounds hoping for the best

[@unicornpoo7441]

Not real

[@danf2644]

@@unicornpoo7441 Why are you so set on believing it’s not real? Let me guess. You’re taking the medication and are scared that it could happen and you don’t want to stop taking it as you’ll lose your hair. Do your research and you’ll see it’s a very real problem with many medical reports. Wake up.

[@tired_of_everything0]

​@@unicornpoo7441your dad? yes

[@kirank9694]

This is a question for your memory episode (which was a long time back) In using memory from long term memory there are two components, memory encoding and memory retrieval. In most of your episodes there was (I believe and think) only focus on memory encoding but not enough on memory retrieval. The retrieval process is more important for memory because if you can't retrieve it or have access to it, you can't use your encoded memory. So please do an episode on memory retrieval and look at the works of Robert Bjork,his lab and others work on memory retrieval. According to Robert Bjork memory retrieval is a probabilistic phenomenon. Obviously you need to have the memory encoded in the first place to retrieve it, so efficient memory encoding is essential but later down the line, memory retrieval becomes more important

[@huhyou4271]

I'd be very if Huberman could make an episode about burnout. It's a growing concern for people as work-related mental health issues become more and more acknowledged.

[@katyelliott7402]

Hello Dr. Huberman. Would you please do an episode on sexual/porn addiction? It appears to be rampant in our society. I have personally lost two marriages to this disorder and sometimes feel hopeless about finding a man who is NOT addicted to porn or other forms of sexual acting out. I worry that our culture is screwing up men! (No pun intended). Thank you 🙏

[@Deadmachine2012]

I also experienced finasteride side effects! I will never again touch this drug. You're potentially saving a lot of people by speaking about this

[@AllDayHockey]

It’s one of the safest drugs on the market, side effects can be mitigated by dosage changes, and people suffering from “pfs” are a extremely small “loud” minority

[@lapunk9x9]

He is directly spreading misinformation when talking about post-fin syndrome though. His credibility is near the bottom to people who actually spend time reading about these things.

[@Deadmachine2012]

@@AllDayHockey yeah super safe you just have to read the comment section to see more people commenting this.

[@Soul_Freezer]

@@lapunk9x9Yup. Huberman had no empirical data to support his claims.

[@Kevin-qy9wf]

@@Deadmachine2012my god man if KZbin comments influence medical decisions you’re in for a really hard life.

[@DT-et8vk]

Thankyou for recognizing PFS in this podcast!

[@kenpe1455]

It's a silent epidemic

[@drno62]

@@kenpe1455 No, it doesn't exist

[@amannaithani]

My dopamine system starts kicking in on Monday's and Iam sure Iam not alone !! Thankful and grateful to Dr Huberman.

[@LCHCMIMO]

Please make episodes on how to prevent and recover from injuries with kneesovertoesguy and squat university

[@tired_of_everything0]

please we need more research on finasteride. This drug should be banned from the market. I'm suffering from this! please we need a cure

[@ColleenElliott-g7e]

Can you please host Emily Nagoski, author of Come As You Are? Her work is so important for female sexual health.

[@C11-y7u]

Thank you for bringing light to PFS, had this hell a few months after turning 18, a year later and I still have sexual dysfunction and anhedonia and lack emotion.

[@joepetrillo6185]

Were you losing hair before 18?

[@C11-y7u]

@@joepetrillo6185 yes

[@matkorkes1304]

imagine thinking pfs is real

[@JL2LB]

Great topic!! How can we get Key Opinion leaders to discuss PSSD on your podcsst ? In addition, we can get a pssd sufferer with a medical profressional. I know you had discussed pssd in previous episodes.. Thank u!! Last month, we had Dr David Healy on Dr Drew Pinsky's show to help spread awareness. Would you be interested in dedicating entire episode on pssd? If yes, we can start working on contacting speakers. Thank u!

[@franciscowatson2619]

Hello Andrew! I recently underwent surgery for an inguinal hernia I got at the gym. It would be great if you could create a video about common surgery complications related to gym activities.

[@anonuser6375]

I had a hiatal hernia years ago, you will be at risk for getting another hernia on the opposite side. I would give yourself time to heal, and work on unilateral movements training very light

[@seanfromtheyukon]

Listened 11.07.23 - up until 31:17. Not sure if this is relevant to me at this moment. But huberman lab remains so informative and well put-together

[@jonathan_pphoto8685]

I know very few men who haven’t mentioned how alcohol has hurt their performance, arousal, etc., I’m curious how there’s not more data on this when it’s so commonly known socially?

[@Zadeska]

If you could do a 6 part series on sexuality, that would be amazing. It's often seen as a "taboo" subject, which is dumb because it's so important to human beings and it's just the human body. Talking about these subjects is not conjuring some dark spell bringing forth a shadow monster from someone's nightmare, and the topics should never be treated as such.

[@waberskij]

Hello Dr Huberman! Loved this episode! I would love to hear your discussion with prof. Dacher Keltner about the science of Awe. I'm big fan of his work and would love to hear you both exchanging ideas about the topic!

[@XBoxwolf]

You forgot to number the podcast, please change the title to help us keep track of what podcast we still need to listen to.

[@mairavp]

Dr. Huberman, please make another episode with Dr. Sarah Gottfried. In the first, the focus ended up being young women. It would be nice hearing her talk about women over 30. That would be an important addition to the topic coverage. Thank you!

[@danf2644]

Thank you both for discussing PFS. You describe it very well, although there is much more to it than sexual dysfunction as someone experiencing it. Acknowledgment and discussion is so important and highlights the need for further research in making a way towards treatment.

[@TobyLerone76]

It's proven by science that's.... Dun dun dun - NOT REAL bruh

[@danf2644]

@@TobyLerone76 There are many published scientific papers that demonstrate that finasteride causes persistent side effects. It’s even on the patient leaflet so how can you say it’s not real? Why would one of the best Drs in the field, know about it, be commenting on it and seeking to treat it if it wasn’t real. You’re clueless, bruh.

[@TheCrazeturk]

@@danf2644 Feel free to share the relevant studies then.

[@drno62]

@@danf2644 "There are many published scientific papers that demonstrate that finasteride causes persistent side effects" Can you show me some? I can't find any

[@travelerromilly]

Hello dr. Huberman i really enjoy your work. I have question. Can u look more into PSSD (Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction)? ts very scary and isuess that happens are not only sexual they are also neurological. Please its not taken seriously and the whole community with this syndrome is very belittled in medical areas and suffering. Imagine no pleasure from love, food and music☹️ terrible life. Please help me and everyone suffering. U can help with your research team i do not doubt. Please❤

[@AlexEngels1]

I am suffering from PSSD too. The suicide rate among members of our community is horrific. Please help us

[@BrendanTaylor-on2nu]

Really wish they could do an episode on PSSD and Post Finasteride Syndrome. Drug induced diseases, or iatrogenic disorders. You’re not alone in what you’re experiencing and I’ve been going through this for 13 years. It’s extremely devastating for so many who suffer silently and this conversation needs to happen at a scientific level.

[@StoicAurelius1]

Good morning class, beautiful day to you all especially our men.

[@liopleurodon155]

I will never understand why we delay becoming a father until we are old af. Our culture should be designed around our biology not the other way around.

[@1DuncanBell]

Any valid conversation about male sexual health must begin with abolishing male genital mutilation...AKA circumcision.

[@coldjourney]

Hey Andrew, I was wondering if there was anything I could do to help my child avoid having asthma or is it just a genetic barrier unable to be removed? Thank you for what you do!

[@robm2815]

Holy cow. Love the podcast, but this episode… not so much. All I learned was everything in this field is PRETTY MUCH inconclusive. And that I’ve never heard “umm” so many times in the span of 2.5 hours!

[@andreimuresian7146]

I don't think Huberman is as smart as he thinks he is.

[@Perkdog32]

There's never any information on the internet about helping a Womens libido. Could you do a podcast with the same kinda information, but for women?

[@superflywhizz6463]

Thank you for the help and advice that you offer. I have noted that not much consideration has been given to SHBG as a cause for lower Free T. It would be great if more information could offered on how to lower this in males with higher than average levels, when combined with an also high total testosterone.

[@DUBLL100]

He’s not gunna do a video on a very small problem that you have, listen to Christopher walker on KZbin about SHGB. Mine was quite high and got it down with the help of his videos

[@superflywhizz6463]

Thanks for the heads up about the other source of information. However, my comment was mainly for the purpose of highlighting that TRT is not the be all and end all treatment. Taking a simple supplement like 10mg boron daily has been shown to significantly reduce SHBG in both males and females, thereby increasing Free T and improving function and aesthetic without the need for TRT in many men. Simply continually focusing on exogenous testosterone and therapies similar to this (even whilst highlighting side effects) to those that are less able to research, aligns their thoughts that pharmacology and synthetic compounds are the only way to improve.

[@DUBLL100]

@@superflywhizz6463 I got you! I totally agree! Natural ways are much better

[@yviruss1]

Thanks Andrew. Brilliant conversation.

[@TheLocalDank]

Thank you for covering Pfs, I took it for a single month and have severe symptoms that have lasted 1 year off.. all you’re warned of are sexual side effects but this stuff can ruin you cognitively, physically mentally and spiritually..

[@horsigo]

Try Cialis 2.5 MG Daily, Supplement with Tribulus, Ashwagandha, OM 3 Fish Oil, Ginseng, Zinc & Magnesium Supplement, Bee Pollen with honey. These would help you recover 100%

[@HaMaNezam]

Is he covering in this video ?

[@JohnJustJohn1]

it’s all in your head, look up the role of DHT in the adult male body. It does literally nothing. You’re wasting your time thinking something is wrong with you.

[@gavinr9107]

PFS is a fairtytale in my opinion. I have been taking it for a month since a hair transplant for my receeding hairline and experienced no side effects what so ever (I am 40 with test level of 472) prior to taking it. If anything it boosted my libido. Finasteride is cleared from your system completely within 90 days regardless of what dosage you were taking. It depends on your level of health and functioning prior to commencing it. Or you are in the very small percentage of men that experience side effects. Look at all the videos on the channel 'Haircafe'

[@TheLocalDank]

@@gavinr9107That’s why I have certified specialist who’ve diagnose me with symptoms induced by Finasteride I don’t listen to non credentialed people like “Haircafe” that guy is clearly out of his mind btw and lol… it depends on my level of health? I was in the best shape of my life and have always been healthy I just happened to be unlucky and got hit with a bunch of adverse symptoms.

[@michawierszycki1517]

Please make podcast about PSSD

[@Willhierkeinennamen]

They dont have studies on smoking and testosterone???

[@Leparkourguy]

I'd be curious to see if there is any statisticaly significant decrease in erectile disfunction amongst the populations that actively practice kegal exercises, or if said practice might improve other aspects of hormonal and physical health(I.e circulation).

[@arynaliv]

Could you elaborate more on marijuana's impact on male hormonal health and fertility, in a future podcast? Thank you for what you're doing.

[@stevenvanderheide6472]

I pay premium for a reason. Please stop the adds in the middle.

[@marvtheandroid]

Hey Dr Huberman! Regarding the at-home semen analyses, the lab provides you with a centrifuge and instructions so that you can test it on the spot, no mail in required. Supposedly shows volume and concentration. I've just ordered a kit to test this from Labcorp

[@niyayanakieva6748]

Dr. Huberman, first of all thank you for all of the useful information you provide! I have a question about AG1 that I hope you can answer- why are there such megadozes of some of the vitamins and minerals included in the blend? For example: 467% of the reference intake of an average adult of Vitamin C? 553% of the reference intake of an average adult of Vitamin E? 917% of the reference intake of an average adult of Vitamin B12? 1,100% of the reference intake of an average adult of Biotin? All of these found in 12g. of AG1 meaning in just 1 scoop... Why woud anyone need such high doses of these vitamins? Thanks in advance!

[@DemetrioSahaquiel]

I was just wondering about the SAME. This are dosages very high even for people who consume 0 amounts vegetables and fruits and in my opinion these amounts can be toxic. Dr. Eric Berg multivitamine mix has much better proportions of micronutrients with dosages that allow you to still have a normal healthy diet without worrying to exceed the safe limits.

[@Sigfredagerbo]

1:26 Eisenberg says that there are no ways to decrease the size of the prostate, but there have been studies showing that fasting for longer periods in men will decrease the size of the prostate gland.

[@adnrom24]

Can you cite the research? Interested in reading about that

[@spiritualaesthetic]

I haven't started listening yet but I'm really hoping the female version will be coming soon! 😄

[@c0rvidae]

On X he said it would be next week. I’m stoked for that too. I’m 40 now and want children so anything I can do to stay peppy is dope.

[@spiritualaesthetic]

@@c0rvidae thanks! I hope it happens for you 🤍

[@c0rvidae]

@@spiritualaesthetic It will! It’s a priority for me, after meeting a great partner, but mainly after being a better version if myself every day. The mastah plan! 😂 I’m a late bloomer so this is my time. I feel great, better each day. It’s inevitable! And iffff it doesn’t, I will still find purpose in life. All the best to you also!

[@wendymaduro1546]

he did one on female hormone health already, i believe in january this year. brilliant

[@c0rvidae]

@@wendymaduro1546I really did not enjoy Dr. Gottfried’s interview, so I’m personally eager to see how this Monday’s person tackles the subject!

[@Yiahi65]

Post finasteride Syndrome is extremely serious and needs to be taken very serious.

[@travelerromilly]

Agreed, same as post Ssri syndrome... literally ruined my life in so many aspects but i do not lose hope

[@-whackd]

You guys just couldn't accept you're going bald. It's just like plastic surgery, it doesn't work all the time. It's like someone who got a face lift complaining they look surprised after. You're gonna systemically alter your androgenic hormones throughout your whole body for the sake of your hair? Lol. At least just apply that shit to your scalp. You were an adult and pubmed was there.

[@Yiahi65]

@@travelerromillyyes that one as well.

[@michaeljames3912]

the only post finasteride symptom that data supports is called baldness due to not taking finasteride any more.

[@OvercomePain]

@@michaeljames3912lie

[@elisteele574]

Commenting to support the channel

[@englishwithmuzammal3596]

The guest randomly gives the information without providing the exact details of sources of the studies that show the results he is proposing. Your podcast standard has started declining, while I am not sure if fertility is or not. Hmmm 🤔

[@ryanfellers9593]

If I wanted to continue to stay in the sauna (without the ice pack), could I stop using the sauna several months before trying to have a kid and be okay? In other words, is the damage done in the sauna long term?

[@BoxfedTV]

THIS IS WHAT I WISH HE ASKED!!!

[@TrasteIAm]

@Andrew Huberman, with these videos about Sexual Health, Function & Fertility, you should also take your responsibility to follow up with videos on Teen hormones, puberty and handling these as a parent. Sure it might take a decade or so, but it will be needed.

[@gabe96]

Hello Professor Huberman, I was wondering how come in both the latest episode of sexual health and specifically in this one, the issue of premature ejaculation has not been treated. ED has been discussed lastly lately, however PE was not, even though is very common across males and mainstream doctors usually do not threat this properly or simply suggest drug as a form of intervention instead of studying any underlying (anatomical and/or psychological) causes. Would you do an episode or a deep dive on this topic in the future? Thanks in advance.

[@dave9547]

Yeah, well, people aren't cavemen anymore, and most people find sexual intercourse beneficial in many ways. Spiritually, psychologically, and as a way to bond. 99.9% of the time people have sex it's not to procreate, so no, I don't think your reply helped the original poster at all.

[@velvetrest4566]

@@dave9547that doesn’t take away from the fact that premature ejaculation is not a real medical issue. Thats like giving a pathological name for breathing normally to someone who loves swimming and wants to swim all the time but cant hold their breath forever like…just because you WANT to do something doesnt mean theres a real problem standing in your way. Its just limitations of nature….obviously things can get better with practice/edging/control in regards to premature ejactulation but its stupid to call it something that doesnt actually exist.

[@slaveofchristministry8323]

@AndrewHuberman loving your podcasts on all platforms. Quick question, any way to reverse gray hairs in beard naturally or buy supplements?

[@singlikeyoumeanit3261]

Actually kinda surprised circumcision didn't come up at all in this discussion. I guess we're still a ways off from mainstreaming the conversation.

[@Solbashio]

if course it didn't. im tired of cutters. it is a gigantic factor that is just fucking ignored

[@dejanmarkovic3040]

The audio could be better. I playes it on mg desktop speakers, phone and two differebt headsets and when the guest is speaking, it sounds metallic, for lack of a better word.

[@VictorYTMusic811]

So it's well studied that heat will negatively impact sperm, but is this a concern if one isn't planning on having a kid in the foreseeable future? In this case, if it's just the current reservoir of sperm that's being damaged, I would assume it's okay to be in the hot tub / sauna without a cold pack around your scrotum? Or will chronic heat exposure stunt spermatogenesis in the long run?

[@heroicnarwhal]

I also had the same question. If I want kids eventually, but no time soon, is there any reason to bother with the cold pack when I'm in the sauna multiple times per week?

[@joshkloewer1180]

Haven’t looked yet but curious if you’ve done anything on NAD (supplements, infusions, etc,) the effects, usages, and benefits?

[@aputsiaq6070]

Last time Dr Huberman did an episode on women's health everyone lost their minds and I am worried he won't do another episode on our sexual health/fertility again :( I hope there can be another one because I find everything Dr Huberman shares valuable.

[@Krome08]

I didn't see it, why did it have a bad reaction? Weird

[@HeavenAndHell-oz2zd]

Huh? Lol

[@aputsiaq6070]

@@Krome08 I think that a lot of women did not like his guest because she came across too political and didn't stick to the data as much. However their negative response shuts the conversation down and prevents us from being able to talk about this area of health. I was grateful that Dr Huberman brought awareness in the first place as we know women's health is so under researched. He was doing us a solid.

[@GE0attack]

​@@aputsiaq6070most women don't like to hear truth that's why we have so much issues now days. Even guys do that too but I have seen women react more negatively in general.

[@daleval2182]

Never seen Andrew giggle, blush or talk so awkwardly 😂 , the boy inside the man.

[@ridiqul]

don’t take finasteride when you’re young

[@velvetrest4566]

Just use topical instead it’s better

[@djoy1391]

My husband has two urethral openings but both at the tip of the penis. It was very confusing for him when he was young as he assumed one was for semen and the other for urine plus his sex ed was saying that there was only one urethral opening . Eventually, in his late teens, he asked a sexual health practitioner and was told it was just the very top portion of the urethra that had split into two but the remainder was a single urethra! Made for an interesting “I’ll show you mine … “ at the outset of our relationship 😀

[@shervindelband]

😮

[@yaqubebased1961]

I'm the same way.

[@djoy1391]

@@yaqubebased1961 well there you go! I thought he probably was not the only one but I don’t think it’s very common. He didn’t know anyone else. Do you know of others? Though I suppose it’s not the kind of thing that comes up in general chit chat ….

[@bbraat]

It's too bad he couldn't ask his father. That traditionally has been the go-to for boys becoming men.

[@djoy1391]

@@bbraat True. I’m surprised it wasn’t noticed when he was circumcised as a baby. Perhaps it was but his parents were the kind of people that never talked about anything, so ignoring it and leaving him to work it out for himself would have been true to form. I’m sure they would have felt they were just respecting his privacy.

[@j_grieshaber]

I have to say I am disappointed that a physician would tell patients any amount of alcohol consumption is safe. Just give the accurate data, stop letting your personal preferences or need to be liked get in the way of caring for your patient. If their blood pressure is too high because of lifestyle maybe address that before prescribing as well. I did not hear one comment on improving cardiovascular health, though Dr. Huberman did seem to want to go there, over all the medications mentioned. IMHO

[@alanbeirut3702]

You have to get Dr William Seeds on the show!!

[@ummanshaikh1273]

Dr Huberman Please make a video on how to cure/handle skin disease.