Do the hormones estrogen and testosterone have something to do with gayness?

Question

I have recently heard a lot of commercials for guys with "low T"

Then I started wondering if gay guys are lacking it or something. Or if this is a completely different issue.

I mean I was told that is was the balance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone that caused gayness. So now what I really have to ask is if any gay people undergo "hormone replacement therapy". I mean for reasons other than sexual preference.

And does it change sexual preference. Or is it something deeper.

Honestly, I don't mean to offend or anything. I am just curious about this whole issue. I am proud of being a lesbian

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

No, hormones don't have anything to do with gayness. The generally accepted theory nowadays is that gayness has the same cause as transsexualism - it is a product of developments in the womb, ie the brain is wired that way from birth.

Anonymous · Answer

Nah it doesn't have anything to do with it. I know a couple of girls who have more testosterone and both have dark hair that grows on their faces. Once is straight as an arrow and the other claims she is bi but I think she's only faking it and I think this because she only because "bi" when I started dating my girlfriend and had sex with her behind my back.

. · Answer

NO. They only have to do with sex drive (libido) and secondary sexual characteristics. For example I have several friends who are FtM transgender and even though they're taking testosterone for more masculine features one always has and always will be attracted to men. Estrogen and Testosterone have nothing to do with sexual orientation.

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Do the hormones estrogen and testosterone have something to do with gayness?

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