The Fatherly Guide To Testosterone

Testosterone is often described as the male sex hormone, and although that’s not strictly true — everyone makes testosterone — it’s incredibly important for men’s health and wellbeing. In adulthood, testosterone is necessary for making sperm and red blood cells, keeping your muscles and bones strong, and enhancing your sex drive.

And when testosterone levels get too low, things can get rocky. Erectile dysfunction, infertility, low libido, increased body fat, decreased muscle mass, and, of course, depression are common symptoms of low T. It’s no wonder the testosterone replacement industry is huge — even if TRT is often just a Band-Aid for a larger health issue, and there are natural ways to boost your testosterone production.

Whether you should get your levels tested, try testosterone replacement therapy, and even what levels constitute low testosterone — it’s a lot to consider, and it’s not as straightforward as it may seem. Luckily, we have everything you could ever want to know about testosterone — and it’s not all about your levels. (But we’ve got your back there too.)

Testosterone Levels

Men's Health

The Missing Link To Men's Mental Health Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight

For some men with depression, testosterone therapy might be the answer.

Men's Health

Does Marijuana Lower Testosterone? A Male Infertility Expert Explains

Weed could decrease your testosterone levels and fertility. That’s not necessarily a problem.

Men's Health

Having High Testosterone Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be

But it won’t turn you into The Hulk either.

Men's Health

Once You Start Testosterone Therapy, It’s Extremely Hard To Stop

Testosterone replacement therapy can lower testosterone production to a “new normal.”

Men's Health

5 Natural Ways To Increase Your Testosterone

For many men, taking the pharmaceutical route to fix low testosterone isn’t necessary.

Testosterone

Working Out Can Raise Your Testosterone. Here’s What Helps The Most

This type of exercise can provide many of the same benefits as testosterone therapy, without the side effects.

Low T

Low Testosterone May Lead To Early Death. Here's What That Means For You

By Isobel Whitcomb

Low T is linked to early death — but there’s more to the story than just one number.

Low T

The Worrisome Link Between Low Testosterone And Heart Problems

By Isobel Whitcomb

There may be a connection — and it's one you should be aware of.

Low T

These Two Testosterone-Boosting Drugs May Help You When TRT Can't

By Isobel Whitcomb

They’re alternatives to testosterone replacement therapy, which can come with some undesirable side effects.

Men's Health

Having High Testosterone Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be

By Isobel Whitcomb

But it won’t turn you into The Hulk either.

Men's Health

Once You Start Testosterone Therapy, It’s Extremely Hard To Stop

By Isobel Whitcomb

Testosterone replacement therapy can lower testosterone production to a “new normal.”

Men's Health

Does Marijuana Lower Testosterone? A Male Infertility Expert Explains

By Isobel Whitcomb

Weed could decrease your testosterone levels and fertility. That’s not necessarily a problem.

Men's Health

5 Natural Ways To Increase Your Testosterone

By Isobel Whitcomb

For many men, taking the pharmaceutical route to fix low testosterone isn’t necessary.

Men's Health

The Link Between Low T And Type 2 Diabetes Is Becoming Clearer

By Isobel Whitcomb

And testosterone therapy can help some diabetic men get healthy.

Men's Health

The Missing Link To Men's Mental Health Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight

By Isobel Whitcomb

For some men with depression, testosterone therapy might be the answer.

Low T

Testosterone In Men Is More Stable Then We Thought — But 10 Factors Can Lower It

By Tyler Santora

A new study upends established thinking about testosterone.