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Men with the highest T-levels were more assertive, controlled the conversation, and clicked better with women. For starters, how about delaying your date with the grim reaper? Low levels of testosterone have been linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Do you feel you have low T? Have Sex in Sync Did you know your body times its peak T-levels to her menstrual cycle? In a study published in the journal Hormones and Behavior, researchers found that your testosterone peaks every 28 days and also on the weekends—which is when men report having the most sex.

Plus, sex with new or multiple partners sends your levels skyrocketing, according to the research. Be an Optimist Men who watched porn experienced a 35 percent spike in testosterone an hour to 90 minutes after viewing, according to research in The Archives of Sexual Behavior. And—no surprise—they really enjoyed it.

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After watching the erotic videos, the men reported greater levels of energy and optimism. The results: Men with more testosterone were willing to invest more money.

So can we sort of blame testosterone for the recession? Stay up-to-date on the biggest health and wellness news with our weekly recap.

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