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Testosterone in fathers
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What experts have said about Testosterone in fathers
2 statements · 1 positive · 1 negative
Hands-on fathers typically experience a 25% testosterone reduction.
“when they're hands on as fathers, show about a 25% drop in testosterone”
Open the episode · The Scientist Who Scans Fathers' Brains: Parenthood Shrinks Your Brain, And Drops Testosterone 25%!Listen at 9:24
Lower testosterone is associated with greater partner investment and reduced aggression.
“when testosterone decreases, it's serving a function whereby dads are getting more invested in the partner relationship”
Open the episode · The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129Listen at 40:42
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