Women have always been the butt of every period joke, with criticisms of women turning into crazy b--ches when their monthly visitor comes along.
But as it turns out, men have "extensive hormonal changes" as well. Unilad reports that science has proven that have sort of have their own periods too.
Here are some scientific facts that back up the notion that men can be irrational bastards too:
Testosterone Levels Fluctuate Every Hour
In case you forgot some lessons from sex ed class, testosterone is the main sex hormone in men, they're also responsible for sexual characteristics like muscles and bone mass. Apparently, testosterone levels can wildly fluctuate every hour, which means men can be irrationally hormonal (like women on their periods) at any given hour - literally.
Testosterone Levels Are Higher in the Morning
Men who feel more irritable and tired in the evening can attribute their mood swings to decreasing testosterone levels. According to research, men experience a "daily testosterone cycle." Thankfully, the testosterone levels in the evening aren't low enough that they won't be energetic or aroused enough to have sex.
Men Have Monthly Hormonal Cycles Too
Similar to women, men have hormonal cycles, which can also be tracked. Unless guys would like to keep track of every changing mood they have, they won't actually notice the changing hormone levels on a monthly basis. Not only that, but these monthly hormonal cycles are also individual to every guy.
Testosterone Levels Also Have Seasonal Peaks and Lows
Weird as it may sound, but testosterone levels also change depending on the season. Researchers discovered that testosterone levels are at their lowest around November, when winter is coming. On the other hand, testosterone levels are at their highest as spring nears, specifically in April.
Testosterone Levels Decline With Male Menopause
Men's version of menopause - also known as andropause - are often experienced by men between the ages of 40 and 55. During this time, testosterone levels also decrease, just like women's hormones when they're going through menopause!
Environmental Stimulants Can Change Testosterone Levels
They might seem like "mundane environmental stimuli," but they can actually affect men's testosterone levels. Studies have shown that watching action movies, smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, and playing video games can all trigger an increase in testosterone levels.
