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Why We Should Help Men Have Sex
Seriously, it might prevent wars
Let’s get something straight right off the bat: I’m not saying men should be entitled to sex.
No one should.
What I am saying is that men’s sexual frustration might be playing a bigger role in societal aggression than we’re willing to admit.
This isn’t just a theory to stir the pot. Historical patterns, psychological research, and sociological studies prove it.
The testosterone factor: Is sexual frustration making men angry?
There’s a well-known stereotype that sexually frustrated men are more aggressive.
Guess what? Science says it’s not entirely wrong.
Studies have shown that testosterone — the hormone that drives sexual desire — also plays a significant role in aggression.
Psychological studies have long linked testosterone to aggressive behavior, particularly when social bonds are lacking.
Research published in Current Biology found that testosterone levels are closely related to both social competition and aggressive responses, especially when young men lack alternative paths to status and intimacy (2019).
