Comments on: Testosterone Week: The Declining Virility of Men and the Importance of T

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:00:06 +0000

An indispensable reference on T is “The Testosterone Syndrome” By Dr. Eugene Shippen . Also, I have two sons, 28 and 34, and have encouraged them to get their T levels tested so they have a reference point for the future since T levels are so different from man to man. One man’s high level in another man’s low.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:46:26 +0000

Great post! I am a lady and I have even noticed the decline in typically masculine features of the younger generation of dudes. I am only 33, but I can tell a difference in guys that are in their teens and 20s vs. the guys I grew up with and my father’s generation. Women are fighting a weird hormonal battle of our own with all of the xenoestrogens and toxins found in the environment. I am glad that someone is addressing the effects of these factors on men as well because I think hormones affect how gender roles can and are being expressed. I am lucky to have a high T level (just the right amount) husband and I feed him right to keep it that way, but not everyone is so lucky.

By: Father Muskrat

Father Muskrat — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:20:05 +0000

I find it hard to believe there is ANY activity that can make me more manly than I already am. But, I’ll read anyway.

By: Abraham Kryger, MD

Abraham Kryger, MD — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:10:18 +0000

It is interesting to see how the male hormone still gets a lot of mens’ attention. Actually smoking is the number one cause of impotence, regardless of whether smokers have higher T levels. Does not do them much good. The best way to naturally increase testosterone is by having more sex or lifting weights. Yes, the bodybuilders got something right.

By: Thomas Cunningham

Thomas Cunningham — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:51:49 +0000

Great article, Brent.

“So if you’ve ever felt like men today just don’t have the same swagger, the same virility as your grandpa did, that they don’t look and act as masculine as the strapping men you see in black and white photographs, well it turns out it’s not all in your head” – is there a reason girls are less pretty than in black and white photographs? :-)

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:59:50 +0000

I’m looking forward to the rest of the series. There was an eye-opening section regarding testosterone and sperm count in Four-Hour Body, which is part of why this grabbed me attention.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:40:38 +0000

I am wondering if the lack of testosterone might not have other causes–some that might be worth the “dip.” I have read studies showing that men who are more actively engaged with raising their children have a drop in testosterone, with many accompanying health benefits (particularly emotional health; less aggression, greater propensity to be nurturing, etc.) Of course, are nation’s awful health habits are a negative cause (smoking, obesity, etc.) and a healthy level of T is obviously important; but I’m wondering if you will address this alternative perspective?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:51:51 +0000

Great idea for a series. I know I can trust the authenticity of the information and advice here. Thanks for writing it up.

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:25:02 +0000

So, I’m catching up on blogs. Today, I read this one. Just yesterday, I was reading another where testosterone was, admittedly tangentially, brought up:

http://aspisofares.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/ares-god-of-manliness/

By: Kratoklastes

Kratoklastes — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:11:13 +0000

@Angela – as far as I’m aware, the main problem with soy is that the phyto-oestrogens in unfermented soy are thought to mimic the feminising behaviour of actual oestrogen. There are plenty of other reasons not to eat much soy, if the literature is to be believed.

That said, I eat a bit of tofu (about 150g/week) and I’m as manly a bloke as ever bit a sandwich… and I will cry if anyone claims otherwise.