Do you believe “gay men in general have less testosterone than straight men” is misinformation?

[Anonymous]

[Stevepro68]

Yes because this is framed as a causation question between hormones and sexual orientation. This is so well answered it's not a thing. There is no relationship between sexual orientation and testosterone level. Neither affects the other directly. Which is good other wise people would be feeding their kids testosterone drugs trying to prevent them being gay.

[MuddyMole]

It sounds like someone got confused. Most of the time, when people (or at least scientists) are talking about testosterone levels and masculinity, what they're really talking about is fetal exposure to testosterone while still in the womb. It's very possible that low exposure to testosterone in the womb could be a factor in homosexuality.

[PretzelBeanie]

I think it is misinformation. If it is true then there must be more information that recontextualizes it, because we know you can't change a man's sexuality by changing his testosterone levels.

[Anonymous]

Sexual orientation has nothing to do with hormone levels...

[Berethor]

Meny gay men are acting feminine, so it make sense that they have less testosterone.

https://allthetropes.org/wiki/Camp_Gay

[Bricealan]

My brother (deceased) was gay, and he was anything but feminine, so for him, I think his testosterone was normal... who knows?

[UniquelyBasic]

Gay men have more testosterone because sleeping with other men is the most masculine thing a guy can do 😅

[slatyb]

I'm skeptical. I would need to see a reputable study.

[Chode9cm]

Im straight, but my testosterone levels are about 5 to 6 times lower then average. Gay or straight has nothing to do with it 🤦🙄

[Anonymous]

I don't know if that's true but I'll tell you they probably have more sex than you

[Anonymous]

Well they’re girly

[Anonymous]

Yes it's misinformation