Studies on the relationship between plasma testosterone levels and human sexual activity

CA Fox, AAA Ismail, DN Love… - Journal of …, 1972 - joe.bioscientifica.com
CA Fox, AAA Ismail, DN Love, KE Kirkham, JA Loraine
Journal of Endocrinology, 1972joe.bioscientifica.com
SUMMARY A prolonged study relating plasma testosterone levels to coitus is reported in
one male subject. Testosterone levels in samples taken during and immediately after sexual
intercourse were significantly higher than those found under resting conditions. A significant
difference was not apparent between testosterone measurements taken before and after
orgasm, and coitus did not appear to affect plasma luteinizing hormone levels. A marked
nyctohemeral rhythm was observed in testosterone levels which tended to be higher early in …
Summary
A prolonged study relating plasma testosterone levels to coitus is reported in one male subject. Testosterone levels in samples taken during and immediately after sexual intercourse were significantly higher than those found under resting conditions. A significant difference was not apparent between testosterone measurements taken before and after orgasm, and coitus did not appear to affect plasma luteinizing hormone levels. A marked nyctohemeral rhythm was observed in testosterone levels which tended to be higher early in the day. Masturbation had no significant effect on plasma testosterone levels in seven subjects.
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