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Why People Are Falling in Love With AI Partners... This Study Is INSANE

April 23, 2026·29 min
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In this episode, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler & Dr. Brandon talk about how AI chatbots are starting to compete with human relationships, offering constant validation and intimacy while raising big concerns about what we might lose as humans. 00:00 Rogan Shoutout And Testosterone Myth: They discuss being mentioned on the The Joe Rogan Experience and revisit the long standing myth linking testosterone to prostate cancer. 05:48 Can Chatbots Replace Romance: They explore whether AI chatbots could realistically replace human romantic relationships for some people. 11:56 Risks And Counterargument: They debate the emotional and societal risks while also considering why some might prefer AI over imperfect human partners. 15:38 AI As Emotional Partner: They explain how AI can provide constant validation, support, and responsiveness that many people lack in real relationships. 19:08 Touch Vs Digital Intimacy: They highlight the importance of physical touch and question whether digital intimacy can ever truly replace it. 24:12 Future Of AI Relationships: They reflect on how quickly AI is evolving and what that could mean for the future of human connection. Resources: • Charles Huggins (1941). Original study on testosterone and prostate cancer (published in Cancer Research). 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 #prostatecancermyths #aichatbots #humanconnection

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