In this episode Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about why Viagra may not work—covering arousal, proper dosing, timing, food, and anxiety—and how couples can rebuild sexual desire by focusing on connection, gratitude, and what makes intimacy meaningful. 00:00 When Viagra 'Doesn't Work': Arousal, Expectations & Common Mistakes They break down why the pill isn't magic—how arousal, mindset, and simple misunderstandings can make it seem like it "failed" when the body just wasn't engaged. 03:07 Dialing It In: Proper Dose, Side Effects, Timing & Food Interactions A practical, reassuring talk about finding the right dose, what side effects actually mean, and why timing and a heavy dinner can make all the difference. 09:42 Addiction Myths, Young vs. Physical ED, and the Daily Cialis Option They clear up fears about dependency, explain the difference between anxiety-based and physical ED, and explore how daily Cialis can ease performance pressure. 13:20 Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire: Why You're Not 'Automatically' in the Mood A compassionate look at how desire changes over time and why many healthy adults experience arousal after things get started—not before. 16:05 "What's In It for You?" The 3 Motivations for Sex (Self, Connection, Giving) They invite couples to reflect on personal pleasure, emotional closeness, and the joy of caring for a partner as meaningful reasons to reconnect sexually. 25:15 Focus on the Yes: Beating the Brain's 'No' List + Episode Wrap-Up A grounded reminder to shift from all the easy reasons to avoid intimacy toward the deeper reasons it can feel connecting, life-giving, and worth saying yes to. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #ViagraEffectiveness #SexualHealth #RelationshipAdvice

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