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What does testosterone do to a man?
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Hormones are biologically active substances that are produced in very small quantities, but have a significant impact on the functioning of the entire body. Testosterone is perhaps the most important hormone in a man's body, in fact, it is what makes a man a man. Why?
The word "testosterone" often evokes associations with aggression, but researchers from the University of Bonn have presented this hormone in a different light.
Attractiveness
Scientists from Wayne State University conducted a study in which they discovered that men with high testosterone levels are much more successful in love compared to those young men whose levels of this hormone are not so high. Men with high testosterone levels find it easier to meet women, they are persistent and very attractive to women.
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Premature death
Low testosterone levels are associated with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity. Therefore, the male hormone plays a very significant role in life expectancy. In addition, low testosterone levels can cause the development of heart disease.
Testosterone for women
Testosterone helps women lead a full and rich sex life. According to experts from the University of Michigan, women with higher testosterone levels are more likely to achieve orgasm and find sex calming and relaxing.
Sex in unison
Male sexual activity is cyclical. The level of testosterone in a man's blood peaks every 28 days. This cycle coincides with the cycle of a woman's menstruation. In addition, sex with new or multiple partners dramatically increases testosterone levels.
Optimism and energy
Men's testosterone levels increase by 35% after watching porn and remain at this level for half an hour to ninety minutes after watching. And this is not surprising, because men really enjoy erotic scenes. After the experimental part, the participants reported to specialists about feelings of energy and optimism.
Financial risk
Scientists from Harvard University have found that high testosterone levels are responsible for risky financial behavior among the stronger half of humanity. Men are more likely than women to take risks and invest large sums of money in projects with a considerable amount of risk. The study simulated a situation in which a large gain was at stake, but it could be obtained at great risk. As a result, men with high testosterone levels were 12% more likely to make risky investments, despite the threat of losing a considerable amount.