Chapter
The Role of Testosterone and Estrogen in Sexual Behavior
14:45 - 23:54 (09:09)
Testosterone promotes seeking of sex in both males and females, while estrogen promotes consensual receptivity during sex in females. In males, estrogen is important for libido.
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Testosterone plays a significant role in determining which members of a species get to reproduce, and higher levels of testosterone correlate with access to females among species like elephant seals, rams and antlered animals.
14:45 - 20:02 (05:17)
Testosterone
Summary
Testosterone plays a significant role in determining which members of a species get to reproduce, and higher levels of testosterone correlate with access to females among species like elephant seals, rams and antlered animals.
ChapterThe Role of Testosterone and Estrogen in Sexual Behavior
EpisodeHow to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen
PodcastHuberman Lab
Testosterone drives the seeking of sex and estrogen promotes the act of sex or "consensual receptivity" in females.
20:02 - 23:54 (03:52)
Sexual Behavior
Summary
Testosterone drives the seeking of sex and estrogen promotes the act of sex or "consensual receptivity" in females. In males, testosterone is important for seeking sex, but estrogen also plays a role in libido.