Increasing Testosterone Levels in Men

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Maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in the body is important not only for proper physical, emotional, and sexual development from boyhood to manhood, but also throughout a man’s entire adulthood.

In adult males, these levels are approximately seven to twenty times higher than in women, and crucial for their general health and well-being, healthy sexual function, and avoidance of risks for ailments such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, metabolic syndrome, and Type 2 diabetes.

Chronic low levels of testosterone in men also increase risks for severe osteoporosis, muscle atrophy (loss of muscle mass and strength), infertility, and potential cognitive decline.

In addition, testosterone also plays a role in moods, vitality, behavior, self-confidence, and sex drive, among other things.

Therefore, if testosterone levels are too low in relation to a male’s age, it’s important to find ways to augment testosterone in the body to appropriate levels.

The following practices may aid in naturally or artificially increasing testosterone levels:

• regular physical exercise and weightlifting;
• weight loss;
• jelqing;
• edging i.e., sexual orgasm retention;
• massage therapy and exercises for the testicles;
• following a healthy diet that’s rich in proteins, healthy fats, vitamins (notably vitamin D) and minerals (notably zinc and magnesium);
• avoiding stress and high cortisol levels;
• semen retention practices;
• moderation in alcohol use and not smoking;
• getting enough rest and sleep;
• taking (herbal) supplements;
• eating food with high levels of antioxidants;
• using synthetic hormones or having Testosterone Replacement Therapy.

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