Does sexual arousal really release testerone?

Asked by: Shaun Harrison

Does getting turned on release testosterone?

A long string of studies have found that sexual behavior increases testosterone, but sexual arousal without behavior — including review of adult material — also can increase testosterone levels.

Does pleasuring yourself increase testosterone?

Initially, researchers found that masturbation did not alter testosterone levels, yet abstaining from masturbation for a three-week period did significantly increase overall testosterone levels.