Until a few decades ago, physical well-being, the causes of illness, and the origins of desire were not subjects that could be fully dissected by the

Increasing testosterone levels does not increase sex drive

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2024-11-27 22:00:05

Until a few decades ago, physical well-being, the causes of illness, and the origins of desire were not subjects that could be fully dissected by the tools of science. Instead, they were explained through stories that helped make life more bearable. Then came discoveries like high cholesterol, positive PCR tests, and low vitamin D levels, and with them, the possibility of controlling life’s parameters and even seeking happiness through data.

Testosterone, a hormone primarily produced in the testicles, has long been associated with masculinity. While some may seek to downplay its significance, the popularity of testosterone supplements reveals that many men, particularly as they age, continue to view it as a vital source of energy, confidence, and sex drive. While higher testosterone levels are linked to greater muscle mass and strength — traits often tied to traditional notions of manhood — scientific research indicates there is no correlation between testosterone and something as elusive as sex drive.

On Wednesday, the Proceedings of the Royal Society B published a study that challenges the belief that testosterone regulates fluctuations in male desire. To examine this relationship, the researchers measured testosterone levels in the saliva of 41 men over the course of a month and asked them to record their daily levels of sexual desire. Their findings revealed no positive correlation between testosterone levels and sex drive, which they interpret as further confirmation — consistent with previous studies — that testosterone is not linked to changes in sex drive among men with normal testosterone levels.

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