I’m trying to make sense of a very unusual and selective change in sexual function.
I’m 33, lean, muscular and physically active, take no regular medication, and had never previously experienced any sexual function issues.
The symptoms emerged during a period of about 7 to 10 days when I was using two audio programs combining binaural beats, isochronic tones, subliminals and what the creator describes as morphic field programming. One was marketed as influencing androgen signalling, including testosterone to DHT conversion, androgen receptor sensitivity and SHBG. The other was presented as influencing erectile physiology and post-ejaculatory prolactin and serotonin regulation.
The strange part was the split between mental attraction and physical arousal. I still noticed and felt attracted to women, but that attraction no longer translated into the usual bodily urge for sex or genital arousal. Morning erections became less frequent, spontaneous erections during the day disappeared, and my flaccid penis became noticeably more retracted.
I could still get and maintain an erection during sex. It was hard and stable, but not as full as usual. There was no true numbness. I could clearly feel touch and pressure, but the sensation no longer translated into the usual pleasure or arousal.
Orgasm was still possible, but it became dramatically weaker and less satisfying. Instead of building into the usual intense climax, it mostly fizzled out.
Outside sexuality, I felt normal. My mood, energy, motivation and enjoyment of training, food, music and other activities were unchanged.
I am now approaching four weeks since I stopped listening to the audios. Erection quality and flaccid fullness are almost back to baseline, and stimulation feels substantially more pleasurable again. Physical sexual arousal and orgasm quality are still below baseline, although both seem to be improving gradually.
I understand that the timing alone does not prove causation, but the audios were the only obvious new variable I could identify. There were no new medications or supplements, no illness or major stressor, and no meaningful lifestyle change around the time this started.
Routine fasting bloodwork taken at around 10 a.m. did not reveal any obvious abnormalities. The hormonal markers measured were total testosterone at 26 nmol/L, SHBG at 40 nmol/L, a free testosterone index of 6.4 and TSH at 2.0 mU/L. Prolactin, estradiol, LH, FSH and DHT were not measured.
What do you think is going on here, and how would you approach getting fully back to baseline? I’m open to any intervention
35 year old,for the first time in my life im starting to see my right eye sight is getting worse(not that much but irritating).Any diet/micronutritient/supplement/peptide protocol to reverse it?
What recommendations would you have for those with a slow COMT gene (Met/met) especially if things like dopamine seeking behavior, estrogen dominance, anxiety, rumination, and gynecomastia have been a lifelong problem?
What music/frequencies do you listen to in the gym or in your daily life? :)
My question pertains to how to do a cut with neurological issues.
Context: I had a debilitating black mold exposure close to ten years ago, and still suffer from high reactivity and neurological symptoms. I am looking to lose 20 pounds to get to low teens body fat percentage, but lifting and hiit are currently too demanding.
Without these two tools, are there any work arounds to ensure I dont lose too much lean mass during the cut?
Alternatively, how can I work towards overcoming these issues?
Sorry to hear that! Sounds like you either still live in a high mycotoxin environment or never ended up getting enough morning sunlight for 6+ months consistently to repair the melanocortin system. You should prioritize those 2 things, as you'll effortlessly lose a bunch of fat without changing anything else. If you haven't been able to lift for close to 10 years, you probably don't have much muscle mass to lose if your protein is sufficient and deficits are reasonable. You'd *look* more muscular at a low body fat. Vilon should help with the inflammation and exercise intolerance. Check out tomorrow's guide.
When learning new skills/concepts what has worked best for you to digest and understand skills/concepts faster I.E note taking method etc? (Other than your top 5 supplements for learning/memory you’ve written) any update on UM AI 🤖🤖
Skills: 95% doing 5% studying. Beginners guide is find to get started, then you just gotta do it and make a bunch of mistakes. This is how you learn what works for you and what doesn't. If you get hopelessly stuck, you can research answers to your specific problem.
Info: Read the whole thing with nothing in your hand, then close it and write what you remember on a blank page. The gap is what you actually learned.
File notes by mechanism, never by source.
Explain it to someone who will push back, or write about it online to find out where you're weak.
Sleep in the dark, minimize RF, electrical/magnetic field exposure in bed, eat a can of sardines every day (food sourced DHA), don't do drugs, and get enough sleep!
How do you do your lifts while dry fasting during sun up and I have about 40lbs to lose to get to guessing 8% to bulk up cause I’m skinny fat and I’ve went from 220-160 before and used some peps but got lazy and ate it back but I’m no longer in the USA so no peptides and on an island now. One issue is South Asian parents who insist I eat their cooking but I’m using a slow cooker to hit my protein goals daily at least and trackable. I’m weak aswell so taking your advice on starting strength program.
Try to fast on rest days. Otherwise, hour or 2 after big breakfast or after dinner. You're fasting while the sun is up, but your stomach isn't empty at sunrise. As long as youre not starving, dehydrated, or minerals imbalanced it should be good to go
Run a five hundred to 1k calorie deficit, one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight from the slow cooker before you sit at the family table, Starting Strength three times weekly, and long daily walks with skin and eyes exposed. Ask your mother to cook with ghee instead of seed oil, do half the rice on training days, and don't eat carbs on off days since you won't be doing anything that require glycolysis.
Lmao, the island sun is turning your body's peptide factory on, you're lucky. Sunrise viewing, midday UV, no artificial light after dark, don't ignore this!
I’m trying to make sense of a very unusual and selective change in sexual function.
I’m 33, lean, muscular and physically active, take no regular medication, and had never previously experienced any sexual function issues.
The symptoms emerged during a period of about 7 to 10 days when I was using two audio programs combining binaural beats, isochronic tones, subliminals and what the creator describes as morphic field programming. One was marketed as influencing androgen signalling, including testosterone to DHT conversion, androgen receptor sensitivity and SHBG. The other was presented as influencing erectile physiology and post-ejaculatory prolactin and serotonin regulation.
The strange part was the split between mental attraction and physical arousal. I still noticed and felt attracted to women, but that attraction no longer translated into the usual bodily urge for sex or genital arousal. Morning erections became less frequent, spontaneous erections during the day disappeared, and my flaccid penis became noticeably more retracted.
I could still get and maintain an erection during sex. It was hard and stable, but not as full as usual. There was no true numbness. I could clearly feel touch and pressure, but the sensation no longer translated into the usual pleasure or arousal.
Orgasm was still possible, but it became dramatically weaker and less satisfying. Instead of building into the usual intense climax, it mostly fizzled out.
Outside sexuality, I felt normal. My mood, energy, motivation and enjoyment of training, food, music and other activities were unchanged.
I am now approaching four weeks since I stopped listening to the audios. Erection quality and flaccid fullness are almost back to baseline, and stimulation feels substantially more pleasurable again. Physical sexual arousal and orgasm quality are still below baseline, although both seem to be improving gradually.
I understand that the timing alone does not prove causation, but the audios were the only obvious new variable I could identify. There were no new medications or supplements, no illness or major stressor, and no meaningful lifestyle change around the time this started.
Routine fasting bloodwork taken at around 10 a.m. did not reveal any obvious abnormalities. The hormonal markers measured were total testosterone at 26 nmol/L, SHBG at 40 nmol/L, a free testosterone index of 6.4 and TSH at 2.0 mU/L. Prolactin, estradiol, LH, FSH and DHT were not measured.
What do you think is going on here, and how would you approach getting fully back to baseline? I’m open to any intervention
35 year old,for the first time in my life im starting to see my right eye sight is getting worse(not that much but irritating).Any diet/micronutritient/supplement/peptide protocol to reverse it?
Hi UM,
What recommendations would you have for those with a slow COMT gene (Met/met) especially if things like dopamine seeking behavior, estrogen dominance, anxiety, rumination, and gynecomastia have been a lifelong problem?
What music/frequencies do you listen to in the gym or in your daily life? :)
Hey, what would you recommend for seasonal allergies?
My question pertains to how to do a cut with neurological issues.
Context: I had a debilitating black mold exposure close to ten years ago, and still suffer from high reactivity and neurological symptoms. I am looking to lose 20 pounds to get to low teens body fat percentage, but lifting and hiit are currently too demanding.
Without these two tools, are there any work arounds to ensure I dont lose too much lean mass during the cut?
Alternatively, how can I work towards overcoming these issues?
Thanks!
Sorry to hear that! Sounds like you either still live in a high mycotoxin environment or never ended up getting enough morning sunlight for 6+ months consistently to repair the melanocortin system. You should prioritize those 2 things, as you'll effortlessly lose a bunch of fat without changing anything else. If you haven't been able to lift for close to 10 years, you probably don't have much muscle mass to lose if your protein is sufficient and deficits are reasonable. You'd *look* more muscular at a low body fat. Vilon should help with the inflammation and exercise intolerance. Check out tomorrow's guide.
Copy that, thanks again!
When learning new skills/concepts what has worked best for you to digest and understand skills/concepts faster I.E note taking method etc? (Other than your top 5 supplements for learning/memory you’ve written) any update on UM AI 🤖🤖
Skills: 95% doing 5% studying. Beginners guide is find to get started, then you just gotta do it and make a bunch of mistakes. This is how you learn what works for you and what doesn't. If you get hopelessly stuck, you can research answers to your specific problem.
Info: Read the whole thing with nothing in your hand, then close it and write what you remember on a blank page. The gap is what you actually learned.
File notes by mechanism, never by source.
Explain it to someone who will push back, or write about it online to find out where you're weak.
Sleep in the dark, minimize RF, electrical/magnetic field exposure in bed, eat a can of sardines every day (food sourced DHA), don't do drugs, and get enough sleep!
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How do you do your lifts while dry fasting during sun up and I have about 40lbs to lose to get to guessing 8% to bulk up cause I’m skinny fat and I’ve went from 220-160 before and used some peps but got lazy and ate it back but I’m no longer in the USA so no peptides and on an island now. One issue is South Asian parents who insist I eat their cooking but I’m using a slow cooker to hit my protein goals daily at least and trackable. I’m weak aswell so taking your advice on starting strength program.
Try to fast on rest days. Otherwise, hour or 2 after big breakfast or after dinner. You're fasting while the sun is up, but your stomach isn't empty at sunrise. As long as youre not starving, dehydrated, or minerals imbalanced it should be good to go
Run a five hundred to 1k calorie deficit, one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight from the slow cooker before you sit at the family table, Starting Strength three times weekly, and long daily walks with skin and eyes exposed. Ask your mother to cook with ghee instead of seed oil, do half the rice on training days, and don't eat carbs on off days since you won't be doing anything that require glycolysis.
Lmao, the island sun is turning your body's peptide factory on, you're lucky. Sunrise viewing, midday UV, no artificial light after dark, don't ignore this!
Asking to point in a clearer direction for my cutting and fat loss goals and a plan suggestion