Rena Malik, MD Podcast

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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Urologist Explains how to break the cycle of porn addiction (YouTube Replay) Jul 31, 2025

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Being addicted to something can be problematic. As they say, too much of a good thing is a bad thing! In this video, we tackle the issue of Porn Addiction, how to know whether or not you have a problem with watching porn, and what steps you can take to bring it down to a safer and healthier level. Be sure to watch until the end and to stay tuned for next week's video! Click https://premium.blockerx.net/influenc... and enjoy 3 days free with BlockerX Premium! Enter code "RM20" at checkout for an exclusive 20% OFF your BlockerX Premium purchase! Thank you BlockerX for sponsoring today's video. Sources: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence...https://doi.org/10.2196%2F32542 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.1...https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.1...https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.0...https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/5/3/38...https://link.springer.com/article/10.... Chapters: 0:00 Intro Card 0:36 How to know if you have a problem? 1:53 Tip #1: Delete Everything! 2:02 Tip #2: Find an Accountability Partner 2:15 Sponsored Message 3:17 Tip #3: Identify your "cues" 3:38 Tip #4: Identify what happens when you "get the urge" 4:47 Tip #5: Write down your cues and urges 6:00 End Card

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Science proves that ejaculating more often reduces your risk of CANCER?! A Urologist explains (YouTube Replay) Jul 28, 2025

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Video: https://youtu.be/ZYhZMsvBWSU

#prostatecancer #sexualhealth Did you know that Ejaculating more frequently might reduce your risk for prostate cancer? How does that even work?! Let's dive right into the data, and make sure to watch until the end to learn how researchers studied this and if should you start ejaculating more frequently?! Thanks for watching!! Schedule an appointment: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments Become a premium member: https://renamalik.supercast.com Come back EVERY MONDAY for a NEW video Buy your very own Take Care of Yourself water bottle or coffee mug: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD/... Design by Ben Precup https://www.behance.net/bprecup https://www.instagram.com/bprecup/ Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RenaMalikMD/?sub_confirmation=1 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/ZYhZMsvBWSU Source: Ejaculation Frequency and Risk of Prostate Cancer: Updated Results with an Additional Decade of Follow-up: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2016.03.027
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Why Cuddling After Sex Matters [And How It Bonds Couples] Jul 25, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Jim Pfaus to explore the neuroscience of sexual attraction, desire, and bonding. They discuss how early sexual experiences shape our preferences, the role of dopamine and oxytocin in relationships, the impact of hookup culture and pornography, and the science behind sexual synchrony. Listeners will gain insightful perspectives on the brain’s influence over intimacy, pleasure, and partner connection, along with practical takeaways for fostering deeper relationships.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:26 Guest background & episode topics

00:01:43 Brain and sexual attraction

00:06:39 First sexual experiences

00:12:08 Navigating bad sexual experiences

00:15:18 Masturbation, porn, and impact

00:23:17 Sexual synchrony and bonding

00:33:31 Orgasm: brain chemistry

00:44:09 Semen retention & arousal

00:51:34 Porn, compulsion, and addiction

01:01:04 Oxytocin and bonding

01:12:20 Neuroplasticity, love, and long-term relationships

01:22:36 Sexual trauma and healing the brain

01:33:10 How hookup culture rewires desire

01:42:44 Takeaways

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Cranberry supplements for UTIs Worthless or WORTH IT (YouTube Replay) Jul 24, 2025

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Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RenaMalikMD... Share this video with a friend: • Cranberry supplements for UTIs: Worthless ... Chapters: 0:00 Intro Card 0:33 Back to Basics: What are Bladder Infections? 2:53 Can Cranberries help prevent UTIs? 4:41 What's the data? 5:35 Does it actually work? 6:21 What is Ellura? 7:24 End Card DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this video is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

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Moment: Not all Masculinity is Toxic | How to Embrace Healthy Masculinity Ft. Bedros Keuilian Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by Bedros Keuilian to explore the concept of masculinity and what it truly means to be a masculine man. Bedros shares his philosophy of being both a "savage and a servant," highlighting the balance between strength, protection, and vulnerability in manhood. The discussion covers the importance of respect in relationships, the value of vulnerability for men, and the ways parents—especially fathers—can guide their sons through rites of passage into adulthood.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 – Defining Masculinity

00:04 – Savage and Servant Duality

03:59 – Respect vs. Love in Men

06:37 – Signs of Lost Respect

07:49 – Fatherhood and Rite of Passage

10:19 – Teaching Values to Sons and Daughters

13:30 – Raising Assets, Not Liabilities

Books metioned in the podcast: Man Up: How to Cut the Bullsh!t and Kick @ss in Business (and in Life) https://amzn.to/3WF0rTy The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://amzn.to/4hCwNGt Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood https://amzn.to/42H5erp The Way of Men https://amzn.to/4aLvmnc

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How to increase Testosterone | Boost Testosterone Naturally! (YouTube Replay) Jul 21, 2025

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Video: https://youtu.be/lef5duf6ylQ

Learn how to increase testosterone in 5 easy ways and boost testosterone NATURALLY! Why is it important to maintain a healthy testosterone level? What is the significance of testosterone in the first place? I also tackle the mystery behind soybeans and Ashwagandha, an ancient medicinal herb. Do soybeans really lower testosterone levels? Does Ashwagandha have any real effects on testosterone? I discuss these topics (and more!) in detail, so make sure you stick around until the end! Thanks for watching!! Schedule an appointment: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments Become a premium member: https://renamalik.supercast.com Come back EVERY MONDAY for a NEW video Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RenaMalikMD/?sub_confirmation=1 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/lef5duf6ylQ Effect of 1 Week of Sleep Restriction on Testosterone Levels in Young Healthy Men: https://jamanetwork-com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1029127 Testosterone concentrations in young pubertal and post‐pubertal obese males https://www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cen.12018 Sleep timing may modulate the effect of sleep loss on testosterone https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2265.2012.04419.x Impaired sleep is associated with low testosterone in US adult males: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-018-2485-2 An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov/pmc/articles/PMC6750292/ Soy protein intake by active young adult men raises plasma antioxidant capacity without altering plasma testosterone https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2005.12.002 Clinical studies show no effects of soy protein or isoflavones on reproductive hormones in men: results of a meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19524224/ Serum Testosterone Concentrations and Urinary Bisphenol A, Benzophenone-3, Triclosan, and Paraben Levels in Male and Female Children and Adolescents: NHANES 2011–2012 https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/EHP150 Increased physical activity has a greater effect than reduced energy intake on lifestyle modification-induced increases in testosterone https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4706091/
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How Long Does It Really Take For Her To Get Turned On? | AMA Jul 18, 2025

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Dr. Rena Malik, urologist and pelvic surgeon, answers listener questions (AMA) on menopause, perimenopause symptoms, hormone testing and treatment, painful sex, vaginal anatomy, and common urinary concerns. She discusses physical and hormonal changes during menopause, causes and solutions for pain with sex, normal variations in vaginal canal size, and reasons for cloudy urine, all while emphasizing the importance of seeking medical evaluation and personalized care.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 00:55 Early signs of menopause 05:19 Pain in Sex 11:02 Cloudy Urine

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Moment: The Best Glute Exercises You’re Not Doing (And Why It Works) ft. Mike Israetel Jul 16, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD welcomes fitness expert Mike Isratel to explore the secrets behind effective strength training and muscle growth. Together, they break down the biggest mistakes people make in the gym, from neglecting full range of motion to stopping workouts too far from failure, and offer actionable tips for maximizing results. The conversation also dives into the most effective exercises for glute development, the differences between strength and hypertrophy training, and the critical role of consistency. Beyond fitness, Dr. Malik and Dr. Isratel engage in an honest discussion about anabolic steroid use, emphasizing transparency around benefits, significant health risks, and the importance of informed decision-making.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 – Common Gym Mistakes

01:10 – Training for Glute Growth

04:13 – Effective Glute Exercises

09:36 – Strength vs. Hypertrophy

12:16 – Muscle Health Benefits

14:43 – Anabolic Steroid Use

22:59 – Honest Conversations on Drugs & Porn

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