Improving Sexual & Urological Health in Males and Females | Dr. Rena Malik

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Urologist and pelvic surgeon Dr. Rena Malik answers common questions about urinary, pelvic, and sexual health for males and females, including how to avoid urinary tract infections and how pelvic floor anatomy affects function. Dr. Malik emphasizes a distinction Huberman highlights: many people hear they should strengthen the pelvic floor, but many actually need to learn to relax an overly tight pelvic floor to achieve proper urologic and sexual function. She separates psychological desire from genital arousal and, Huberman notes, explains that hormone dysregulation accounts for only a small percentage of sexual dysfunction, while pelvic floor and blood flow issues account for many cases. In the excerpted segment, Dr. Malik warns that an erection lasting longer than four hours is an emergency, and she discusses an FDA-approved medication for premenopausal women with low desire.

Key takeaways

Dr. Malik explains many people need to relax, not strengthen, an overly tight pelvic floor.
Dr. Malik separates psychological desire from arousal in the genitals themselves.
Dr. Malik argues hormones account for only a small percentage of sexual dysfunction, Huberman notes.
Dr. Malik warns an erection lasting longer than four hours is an emergency requiring care.
Dr. Malik discusses an FDA-approved medication for low desire in premenopausal women.

Episode details: published August 14, 2023 · 2.1M views · 2:54:30 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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