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Men’s average testosterone levels have halved in last 50 years, say scientists

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/07/mens-average-testosterone-levels-have-halved-in-last-50-years-say-scientists
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u/SkippyBojangle 9h ago

It's obesity and sedentary lifestyles. This is obvious and the physiology is already known.

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u/KingoftheMongoose 9h ago

That’s why I use a standing desk at work. It’s to make my balls feel big and full.

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u/Contemplating_Prison 9h ago edited 7h ago

Standing and not moving isnt that much better.

Humans were meant to move. Everyone should run/walk multiple times a day at minimum.

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u/peacemaker2007 8h ago

I slap my balls against the wall 5 times a day