Many men will notice a lump or change “down there” at some point in their lives, and it can be difficult to talk about! In this episode of Talk With Turek, Dr. Paul Turek and co-host Rob Clyde take a clear, evidence-based look at lumps and bumps on the testicles, scrotum, and penis—and explain why guessing, waiting, or Googling is rarely the right move.

Dr. Turek explains how urologists evaluate scrotal and penile lumps, what features raise red flags for cancer or infection, and when a situation is truly urgent. They discuss benign conditions, symptoms, and the importance of self-examination for early detection of serious conditions like testicular and penile cancer.

You’ll hear:

• What’s normal vs concerning when it comes to lumps “down there”

• How testicular cancer typically presents and why early detection matters

• Common benign causes of scrotal lumps and when they need treatment

• Which symptoms require urgent medical attention

• How doctors actually figure out what’s going on

• How some conditions can affect fertility and sperm health

Lumps and bumps happen. This episode offers clear guidance to help men move from fear or denial to informed action—before a small issue becomes a big one.

Fertility care is not just clinical, it is deeply personal. In Episode 13 of Talk With Turek, Dr. Paul Turek and co-host Rob Clyde sit down with Lauren Berson, Founder and CEO of Conceive, to explore how fertility support is evolving and why the current ecosystem often fails both women and men.

Lauren has built a digital community designed to meet patients exactly where they are, providing personalized answers, emotional support, and clear next steps in minutes. One of the biggest challenges she is addressing is the fact that the modern fertility system was designed almost entirely around women. Historically, apps and devices track only the female partner, leaving men overlooked even though male factor contributes to 50 percent of infertility challenges.

In this conversation, Lauren shares why fertility journeys require both clinical guidance and emotional care and how technology and AI can help patients feel more informed, supported, and empowered. She also dives into the importance of including men early in the process, redesigning care so it works for both partners, and creating tools that help people navigate one of the most stressful experiences of their lives.

You’ll hear:

1. Why fertility care must evolve to support both men and women
2. How AI and personalized medicine can improve patient outcomes
3. Why male fertility is often ignored and how to change that
4. The importance of emotional care alongside clinical care
5. How Conceive delivers guidance in minutes through a digital community
6. Why having the right answers at the right time can transform the entire journey

Every fertility journey is unique. This episode offers a fresh, modern perspective on how technology, community, and personalized care can make the process more humane and more effective for everyone involved.

Stress is not just in your head. It is in your erections, your libido, your sleep, your longevity, and even your fertility.

In this episode of Talk with Turek, Dr. Paul Turek and co host Rob Clyde sit down with award winning neuroscientist and bestselling author Daniel Levitin, PhD (This Is Your Brain on Music, The Organized Mind, Successful Aging) to unpack how chronic stress reshapes the male brain and the male body.

Dr. Levitin explains what really happens in your brain when you are stressed, why that can shut down libido, erections and rational thinking, and how our modern “always on” lives with email, the internet, social media and AI keep men stuck in a constant fight or flight state.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• How the brain’s stress cascade turns off immunity, digestion and libido

•. Why long term stress wrecks sleep, erections and fertility, even if you do not feel stressed

• How much brain real estate is devoted to the penis, clitoris, lips and anus

•. Why men often miss their own stress signals, and how morning erections and “vacation erections” can act as biomarkers for health

•. Practical ways to lower stress: yoga, exercise, meditation, music, acupuncture, sex and building real relationships with doctors

•. How AI and tools like ChatGPT can both help and harm attention, focus and mental health

•. Why literature, art and learning an instrument are “neuroprotective” for the aging brain

•. The role of conscientiousness, self care and lifestyle in living longer and feeling better

Whether you are trying to conceive, dealing with erectile issues, low libido or simply feeling overloaded by work, family and tech, this conversation gives you science backed tools to understand your stress and start doing something about it.

ABOUT OUR GUEST – DR. DANIEL LEVITIN

Dr. Daniel Levitin is a neuroscientist, musician, and bestselling author whose work spans music, the brain, health, productivity, aging, and creativity. He’s written multiple New York Times and international bestsellers, including This Is Your Brain on Music, The Organized Mind, Successful Aging, A Field Guide to Lies, and more. He has taught at McGill University, Stanford, and UC Berkeley, and has advised companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Levitin:

Website: daniellevitin.com

Instagram: @daniellevitinofficial

Patreon: Daniel Levitin

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About Talk with Turek

Talk with Turek is a men’s reproductive health podcast from The Turek Clinic, hosted by world renowned reproductive urologist Paul Turek, MD and co host Rob Clyde. We explore male fertility, sexual health, hormones and the science of building a family in a modern world.

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