Plasma Testosterone and Semen Analysis in Male Homosexuals

Kolodny, Robert C.; Masters, William H.; Hendryx, Julie; Toro, G.

doi:10.1056/nejm197111182852104

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“…The results of these studies are conflicting. Kolodny et al (18) reported an inverse relationship between degree of homosexuality and plasma testosterone levels in a group of homosexuals, but Brodie et al (19) have recently reported higher testosterone levels in a group of homosexuals. Four other investigators (20)(21)(22)(23) reported normal values in homosexuals.…”

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Plasma Testosterone Levels in the Rapist

Rada¹,

Laws²,

Kellner³

1976

Psychosomatic Medicine

169

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Plasma testosterone level was measured in 52 rapists and 12 child molesters who had completed the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory, the Megargee Overcontrolled Hostility Scale, and the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test. The rapists were classified according to the degree of violence during the commission of the rape. The ranges and means of the plasma testosterone level for the rapist and child molester controls were within normal limits. The group of rapists who were judged to be most violent had a significantly higher mean plasma testosterone level than normals, child molesters, and other rapists in this study. Mean Buss-Durkee hostility rating scores for rapists were significantly higher than the mean for normals, but there was no correlation between individual hostility scores and plasma testosterone levels. There was no correlation between age, race, or length of incarceration and plasma testosterone level.

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Plasma Testosterone Levels in the Rapist

Rada¹,

Laws²,

Kellner³

1976

Psychosomatic Medicine

169

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“…Likewise, generally gay men's testosterone levels have been found to be significantly lower than those of heterosexual men (e.g. Gladue, Green, & Hellman,1984;Kolodny, Masters, Hendryx, & Toro, 1971;Pillard, Rose, & Sherwood, 1974). In addition, gay men more often possess physical features that are indicative of relatively low testosterone levels such as a light body build (Bogaert & Blanchard, 1996) and a low shoulder-topelvic ratio (Evans, 1972).…”

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Sex differences in the jealousy‐evoking effect of rival characteristics

Dijkstra

Buunk

2002

Euro J Social Psych

108

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Four studies examined sex differences in the jealousy-evoking nature of rival characteristics. Study 1, among 130 undergraduates, made an inventory of all relevant rival characteristics that were spontaneously mentioned when asked about a rival to whom one's partner might feel attracted. On the basis of these findings, in Study 2, among 240 undergraduates, a questionnaire was constructed, containing 56 rival characteristics. A factor analysis distinguished five dimensions of rival characteristics, i.e. Social Dominance, Physical Attractiveness, Seductive Behaviors, Physical Dominance, and Social Status. In line with the predictions, men reported more jealousy when a rival was high in Social Dominance, Physical Dominance, and Social Status, whereas women reported more jealousy when a rival was high in Physical Attractiveness. Study 3 largely replicated these findings in a community sample of 144 heterosexuals. Study 4 showed that gay men (n ¼ 80) reported more jealousy than lesbian women (n ¼ 73) when the rival was high in Physical Dominance, and more jealousy than heterosexual men when the rival was high in Social Dominance. Lesbian women reported more jealousy than heterosexual women when the rival was high in Physical Attractiveness. In Studies 2-4, favorable rival characteristics evoked more jealousy among those high in Social Comparison Orientation, particularly among women.

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“…There is some suggestion of endocrine system differences in male homosexuals as compared to heterosexuals. Kolodny et al [16] reported lower plasma testosterone levels in a group of 30 homosexual males in comparison with 50 heterosexual controls. Although later studies examining serum testosterone levels in homosexual males failed to replicate these findings [17,18], differences in subject selection criteria for the studies may account for the disparate findings [17].…”

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Acoustic Correlates of Perceived versus Actual Sexual Orientation in Men’s Speech

Linville

1998

Folia Phoniatr Logop

168

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The purpose of this study was to explore possible differences in the speech patterns of gay and straight men, both as a function of perceived and actual sexual orientation. Tape recordings of monologue readings from 5 openly gay men and 4 straight men were played to 25 listeners for judgments of perceived sexual orientation. Monologues were analyzed in terms of /s/ duration, /s/ peak frequency, modal speaking fundamental frequency, speech rate, and long-term average speech spectra. Listeners correctly identified the sexual orientation ofthese speakers at a rate of 79.6%. Multiple regression analysis revealed that gay judgments were significantly associated with higher peak /s/ frequency values and longer /s/ duration values. Acoustic cues associated with perceived sexual orientation generally agreed with acoustic findings as a function of actual sexual orientation. While these results must be interpreted cautiously, findings suggest that members of the community of openly gay men demonstrate certain speech characteristics that are discernible to listeners.

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Plasma Testosterone and Semen Analysis in Male Homosexuals

Cited by 89 publications

References 17 publications

Plasma Testosterone Levels in the Rapist

Plasma Testosterone Levels in the Rapist

Sex differences in the jealousy‐evoking effect of rival characteristics

Acoustic Correlates of Perceived versus Actual Sexual Orientation in Men’s Speech

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