Sex Ed with DB: Testosterone, Pleasure, and the Libido Myth

Sex Ed with DB: Testosterone, Pleasure, and the Libido Myth

From CRAMPED by Kate Downey

April 21, 2026 · 58 min · Season 2 · Episode 27

About this episode

The episode explores the role of testosterone in women's health, particularly during menopause, through a discussion with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt.

Today we have a guest episode from another excellent science-based podcast: Sex Ed with DB! What even is testosterone -- and why do so many menopausal women swear by it? DB and her mom Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt dive into a recent New York Times article "I’m on Fire’: Testosterone Is Giving Women Back Their Sex Drive — and Then Some" by Susan Dominus. What does testosterone actually do? Who could benefit from taking it? What are the risks? And why are the only people who can easily access it cis men? (You know why.) Guest details (please include if possible): Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is an obstetrician and gynecologist who has been taking care of women of all ages for more than thirty years. Learn about her consulting services at premierwomenshealthconsulting.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Kate Downey

Guests: DB, Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt

Topics covered

  • testosterone
  • menopause
  • sexual health
  • women's health
  • libido
  • science

Keywords

  • testosterone
  • menopause
  • libido
  • sexual pleasure
  • women's health
  • hormones

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Times, premierwomenshealthconsulting.com

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