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fromEurekAlert!
4 days ago

'Masculinity crisis': Influencers on social media promote low testosterone to young men, study finds

Young men are being encouraged to undergo testosterone testing and start hormone therapy through Instagram and TikTok content that promotes unproven health claims while downplaying medical risks, a new international study has found. The study was done at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health, and led by Emma Grundtvig Gram, a visiting PhD student from the University of Copenhagen.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans men face increased risk of acne after starting testosterone, study finds - LGBTQ Nation

Testosterone commonly causes acne in transmasculine people, and estradiol therapy is associated with increased acne risk in transfeminine individuals; monitoring and management are needed.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Manosphere' influencers pushing testosterone tests are convincing healthy young men there is something wrong with them, study finds

Influencers and wellness companies promote routine testosterone screening to young men, medicalising normal variations and driving profit without clear clinical benefit.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

UFC Heavyweight Mohammed Usman Releases Statement on Failed Drug Test

Mohammed Usman accepted responsibility for testosterone and BPC-157 use and received a two-year, six-month suspension, sidelining him until April 2028.
Public health
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

UFC Heavyweight Suspended Until 2028 After Failed Drug Test

Mohammed Usman suspended until April 2028 after testing positive for exogenous testosterone and BPC-157 and providing false information about the failed test.
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fromFuturism
3 months ago

Women Are Getting on Testosterone and They Say It's Absolutely Awesome

Like with men, testosterone boosts sex drive and aggression inwomen, and limited studies show it may support bone health, as well as contribute to mood and energy. Testosterone production tends to peak in women'slate teens and early 20s, and slowly declines thereafter; after menopause, itslevels are halved. Add it all up, the New York Times reports in a new feature, and many are framing testosterone supplements as something akin to an off-label fountain of youth.
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Finally, a Scientific Explanation for Cuffing Season

Cuffing season reflects seasonal human mating patterns influenced by cultural practices, men's fluctuating testosterone levels, and evolutionary pressures on reproduction and survival.
Science
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why Are Men Always So Warm?

Testosterone increases mitochondrial uncoupling and muscle heat production, causing men to be warmer, burn more fat, and generate more free radicals.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 months ago

Everyday Foods That May Lower Testosterone More Than You Think | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Testosterone plays a crucial role in maintaining strength, energy, and overall vitality. While many associate testosterone solely with masculinity, it is a hormone that affects both men and women. In men, healthy levels are essential for muscle growth, bone density, red blood cell production, libido, and mood regulation. In women, testosterone supports energy balance, reproductive health, and lean muscle. Low levels can contribute to fatigue, mood swings, and decreased overall performance.
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Health
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Intimate summer problem which could cause fertility to plummet

Hot weather can cause temporary enlargement of testicles, potentially impacting fertility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Scientists rubbish Enhanced Games' claims that doping causes no harm

Prof Ian Broadley has warned that athletes competing in the Enhanced Games may face serious health risks, including loss of libido and heightened chances of heart attacks.
MMA
philosophy
fromAeon
9 months ago

A psychologist and biologist debate the significance of testosterone | Aeon Essays

Biology and society both shape masculine and feminine traits, revealing the complexity of gender identity and behavior.
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