In this episode, my guest is Dr. Rena Malik, M.D., a board-certified urologist and pelvic surgeon, male and female pelvic medicine expert, and public health educator. We discuss the major causes of and treatments for sexual and urologic dysfunction, including how to restore, maintain and enhance pelvic floor function and proper neural and vascular (blood) supply to the genitals. We also discuss what controls and can enhance desire and arousal, how to assess and treat erectile dysfunction, and challenges with vaginal lubrication and/or orgasm. We also discuss vaginal and penile health, including preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and which common prescription drugs can cause sexual dysfunction in males and females. This episode covers a range of topics: oral contraception, masturbation, pornography, prostate health, and male and female hormone health. Note: This episode covers topics related to sexual and reproductive health. Some content might not be suitable for all audiences and ages.For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com.Use Ask Huberman Lab, our new AI-powered platform, for a summary, clips, and insights from this episode.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://athleticgreens.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlabWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps

Rena Malik

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Pelvic Floor: Urination & Sexual Function

What is a Healthy Pelvic Floor?

Kegels, Benefits & Risks, Urinary Incontinence

Pelvic Floor Relaxation; Exercise & Pelvic Floor

Desire vs. Arousal, Erections: Psychology, Hormones, Blood Flow & Nerves

Sponsor: AG1

Pelvic Floor: Medical Professionals & Physical Therapy

Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, Orgasm Difficulty

Desire & Arousal Issues; Erectile Dysfunction, Viagra, Cialis (Tadalafil)

L-Citrulline, Supplements

Erectile Dysfunction & Cialis; Prostate Health; Females

Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men

Pornography, Masturbation & Ejaculation; Healthy Sexual Behavior

Arousal Habituation, Masturbation, Addiction

Female Arousal Response, Orgasm, Coolidge Effect

Priapism, Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone; Women & Low Libido Medications

Libido & Individuality

Female Arousal, Vaginal Lubrication; Discharge, Odors & Douching

Vaginal Infections, Discharge; Vaginal Microbiome

Female Orgasm, Vaginal Penetration, Stimulation, Clitoris, G-Spot

Erection & Orgasm, Pelvic Floor Muscles

Dopamine-Enhancing Medication & Arousal Arc

Menstrual Cycle & Libido

Vaginal Penetration, Variation & Communication

Sexual Interaction Communication, Sex Therapists

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Male & Females; Prevention, Vaginal Estrogen

Male Urination Sitting; Spermicide, Cranberry, D-Mannose & UTIs

Testosterone, Post-Menopausal Women & Libido

Kidney Stones: Prevention & Treatment

Oral Contraception, Libido, Individuality, Intrauterine Device (IUDs)

Anti-Depressants, SSRIs & Low Libido

Prostate Health, Cialis, Urination Difficulty

Bicycling, Genital Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction

Anal Sex, Females, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Lubricants

Libido, Behavioral Interventions, Supplements

Supplements for Libido