Sex Scientist: Phone Addiction Is Killing Your Sex Life More Than Porn!

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Monday, 27 April 2026 - 2 hours 40 minutes

Is your sex life bad? Dr Rena Malik walks you through every single sex question you're too nervous to ask - from testosterone, porn, and erectile dysfunction, to libido and stress!

The Better-Sex Doctor Rena Malik is a urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert who helps millions better understand sexual health and taboo topics through science-based education and honesty. She is also the author of her upcoming book 'The Hard Truth'.

She explains:
◼️Why bad sex is often a sign your overall health is breaking down
◼️Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease
◼️The 4 pillars that control your sex life: fuel, strength, environment, and confidence
◼️How porn, masturbation habits, and performance anxiety can rewire arousal
◼️What low testosterone actually feels like, and when TRT is a mistake

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:03:37 Why Are People Having Less Sex?
• 00:05:45 Why Is Rough Sex Increasing?
• 00:06:56 Is Dopamine Ruining Your Sex Life?
• 00:09:22 How Do You Find What Turns You On?
• 00:11:30 Why Does Performance Anxiety Kill Intimacy?
• 00:14:14 Why Do Couples Stop Having Sex?
• 00:17:36 What Is The Best Diet For Erectile Dysfunction?
• 00:20:37 What Are The Best Exercises For Sexual Performance?
• 00:28:09 What Can Erectile Dysfunction Signal?
• 00:30:39 Why Does Porn Work But Real Sex Does Not?
• 00:34:05 Why Do Morning Erections Matter?
• 00:41:04 How Does Stress Affect Your Sex Life?
• 00:42:59 How Does Sleep Affect Testosterone?
• 00:45:06 Do Microplastics Affect Hormones?
• 00:49:46 How Does Porn Affect Relationships?
• 00:52:49 Ads
• 00:54:51 Should Couples Use Sex Toys?
• 00:56:38 Can Sex Toys Become Addictive?
• 00:59:12 What Are The Best Positions For Female Orgasm?
• 01:00:30 What Is Squirting?
• 01:02:38 Why Does Sex Cause UTIs?
• 01:04:08 Why Do Humans Have Orgasms?
• 01:05:06 What Are Non Genital Orgasms?
• 01:08:37 Why Is Testosterone Declining?
• 01:10:45 Does Testosterone Affect Fertility?
• 01:14:29 What Are The Risks Of Anabolic Steroids?
• 01:16:35 Does TRT Affect Fertility?
• 01:23:18 How Does Body Image Affect Sexual Pressure?
• 01:25:20 Ads
• 01:27:22 Does Penis Size Matter?
• 01:31:17 Do Penis Enlargement Methods Work?
• 01:35:54 What Are The Toughest Cases Doctors See?
• 01:38:01 How Much Does Vaginal Size Vary?
• 01:39:12 Why Does Sex Feel Different With Each Person?
• 01:40:48 Can You Predict Penis Size?
• 01:41:31 Do GLP 1 Drugs Affect Libido?
• 01:44:25 How Do You Talk About Sex With Your Partner?
• 01:50:59 What Do Sexual Fantasies Mean?
• 01:56:23 What Should You Do If You Have Lost Hope?

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