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Testosterone and Sexual Behavior

Testosterone levels can increase significantly during sexual activity, with studies showing a 70% rise when engaging in sex compared to a modest 10% increase from merely observing it. Interestingly, while ejaculation raises prolactin levels, leading to a refractory period, abstaining from ejaculation for a week can boost testosterone by up to 400%. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for grasping how sexual behaviors influence hormonal levels and vice versa.

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The Science of How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen | Huberman Lab Podcast #15
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Testosterone and Sexual Behavior

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Huberman Lab

The Science of How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen | Huberman Lab Podcast #15

Related Questions

How does dopamine affect behaviors related to masturbation and orgasm with porn as discussed by Andrew Huberman?

How does pornography affect the brain and the dopamine system as discussed in the episode Dr. Kyle Gillett: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Huberman Lab Podcast 102 and the clip Porn, Dopamine, Hormones?