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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about whether antidepressants and low testosterone can affect libido — and why the way couples initiate sex might be just as important as the hormones behind it.
- 01:09 – Antidepressants Testosterone Options: Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler break down how antidepressants can affect libido, when testosterone might help, and what realistic treatment options couples can explore.
- 08:51 – Sexual Initiation Explained: They explain why initiation is a crucial but rarely discussed part of sex, and how couples can make it clearer, more mutual, and more exciting.
- 10:25 – Birch Bark Firestarter: Using a playful fire-building analogy, they compare sexual initiation to needing a spark and kindling to get intimacy going.
- 11:10 – Sexy Clear Initiation: They talk about why obvious does not always mean sexy, and how couples can find initiation styles that actually turn each other on.
- 14:35 – Mutual Turns and Wrap: They wrap up by emphasizing shared responsibility in initiating sex and the importance of talking openly about what feels good and desired.



