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Does masturbating lower testosterone? The science behind the myths

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 12, 2025 · 10 min read

Masturbation does not permanently lower baseline testosterone because the hypothalamus‑pituitary‑gonadal (HPG) axis maintains homeostatic hormone production, and clinical studies show no statistically significant change in systemic testosterone after orgasm. The real story is short‑term fluctuations, such as the often‑misread ~145% spike on day 7 of abstinence, and what that means (and doesn’t) for muscle, mood, ...

Creatine weight gain: What’s normal, what’s not, and how to stay in control

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 11, 2025 · 11 min read

Creatine commonly increases scale weight by about 2 to 4.5 lb in the first week, mostly from an increase in total body water as creatine stores rise (especially with a loading phase). Learn how to tell normal water shifts from true fat gain and how to track performance and body composition so weigh-ins don’t catch ...

How body fat speeds up aging in men: The science of metabolism and longevity

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 10, 2025 · 15 min read

In men, excess visceral (deep belly) fat speeds up aging by acting as an inflammatory endocrine organ that releases cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6, driving chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and faster atherosclerosis. Losing just 5 to 10% of body weight in midlife can measurably improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammatory markers. This makes ...

Ranking the healthiest cut of steak for building muscle and managing weight

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 10, 2025 · 12 min read

For building muscle while managing weight, eye of round is one of the leanest steak cuts, helping keep calories and saturated fat relatively low while prioritizing protein. Here’s how to rank the leanest cuts so you still get leucine-driven muscle protein synthesis without the excess saturated fat that can push LDL higher.[5] “Steak is often ...

Does glycine help you sleep better? What studies show about core temperature and next day fatigue

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Dec 09, 2025 · 11 min read

Yes. Human research suggests that taking 3 grams of glycine about 1 hour before bed can improve subjective sleep quality and next day fatigue, potentially because glycine lowers core body temperature during sleep. If you are a man who runs “hot” at night, wakes up unrefreshed, or feels flat the next day, glycine is a ...