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when gamers say men are better at games bc more testosterone = more competitive

by CopyPastaArchive July 9, 2022, 10:29 pm

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TIL that women’s tears contain pheromones that lower men’s testosterone levels.

by whatilearned June 29, 2022, 12:27 pm

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TIL that expectant fathers experience hormonal changes as well. Testosterone and estradiol are lowered.

by whatilearned June 19, 2022, 2:40 pm

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TIL Geir Helgemo, the world’s #1 Bridge player of 2018, had all his credentials taken away after it was revealed that he had used two drugs to increase his testosterone even though performance enhancers wouldn’t had effected his ability to play the card game.

by whatilearned June 12, 2022, 3:30 am

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TIL that mint decreases testosterone level, and with it, the sexual drive.

by whatilearned April 18, 2022, 5:35 pm

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TIL of “Supermale Syndrome,” a rare genetic condition where males are born with an extra Y chromosome resulting in an extra dose of “maleness.” Individuals with this condition have a higher testosterone level, are taller than average, and have a lower than average intelligence.

by whatilearned March 24, 2022, 8:15 pm

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TIL That researchers in Botswana observed five Lionesses that had grown manes due to ovary problems and increased testosterone. They were infertile and behaved like males, frequently roared, marked territory, killed rival cubs, and went as far as mounting other females.

by whatilearned November 26, 2021, 6:44 pm

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TIL love can be classified into three categories: lust, attraction, and attachment. Each type is characterized by its own set of hormones: Testosterone and estrogen drive lust; dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin create attraction; and oxytocin and vasopressin mediate attachment.

by whatilearned November 24, 2021, 5:05 pm

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TIL Unlike male chimpanzees, male bonobos do not experience a strong rise in testosterone during puberty

by whatilearned October 21, 2021, 2:35 am

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TIL when not neutered, male cats develop large cheeks or jowls, triggered by testosterone. It’s thought these jowls signal their virility and protect their neck during fights.

by whatilearned September 12, 2021, 9:26 pm

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TIL that a sterilised male lion will fully lose its mane due to lack of testosterone

by whatilearned September 2, 2021, 5:17 pm

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TIL Exposing the testicles to UV light will increase testosterone levels. The UV light exposure increases production in Leydig cells (the cells that produce testosterone) by an average of 200%.

by whatilearned July 16, 2021, 8:04 pm

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