From Men's Health · Ian Frisch · · 1m 50s
Gen-Z Men Chase Testosterone to Feel Manly
Young men boost testosterone through diet, sun, and supplements to gain confidence and muscle.
In brief
Young men boost testosterone through diet, sun, and supplements to gain confidence and muscle. Gen-Z men increasingly use T-maxxing to achieve masculinity, with some risking health for perceived strength. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Quick answers
- What is T-maxxing?
- Young men boost testosterone through diet, sun, and supplements to gain confidence and muscle.
- What happens next?
- Gen-Z men continue to chase testosterone for confidence and muscle.
- What is the key takeaway from Gen-Z Men Chase Testosterone to Feel Manly?
- Gen-Z men increasingly use T-maxxing to achieve masculinity, with some risking health for perceived strength.
What is T-maxxing?
Young men boost testosterone through diet, sun, and supplements to gain confidence and muscle.
“T-maxxing means doing everything possible to increase testosterone levels either naturally or with synthetic hormones.”
Dominic Matas promotes raw honey and milk
Dominic Matas says raw honey and cocoa powder boost testosterone overnight.
“If you’re not waking up bricked, you need to do this every night: get raw honey, cocoa powder, and eat it.”
Nathan Sages claims sun exposure boosts T
Nathan Sages says 15 minutes in the sun increases testosterone 200 percent.
“I just sunned my balls for 15 minutes to increase my testosterone 200 percent.”
T-maxxing trends on social media
Over 100,000 followers follow T-maxxing influencers on Instagram.
“T-maxxing is all over social media with guys sharing T-boosting tips.”
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls low T an existential problem
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says American teens have less testosterone than 68-year-old men.
“An American teenager has less testosterone than a 68-year-old man.”
FDA expands testosterone access
Prescriptions for testosterone rose from under 1 million in 2000 to nearly 12 million in 2025.
“Prescriptions for testosterone replacement therapy rose from less than 1 million in 2000 to nearly 12 million in 2025.”
Jacob Kadel transforms naturally
Jacob Kadel gained muscle and confidence through diet and exercise.
“I call it a primal lifestyle: hunter movements, weight training, and a 3,000-calorie diet.”
Jacob Kadel’s testosterone level
Jacob Kadel’s testosterone level is 762 ng/dL, within normal range.
“My testosterone level came back at 762 nanograms per deciliter.”
Avery Fisk uses testosterone injections
Avery Fisk injected testosterone to gain muscle and confidence.
“I went from 400 to 1,500 ng/dL in about two months with testosterone injections.”
Fisk’s coaching business
Fisk now coaches others on testosterone optimization.
“I create custom bloodwork-driven testosterone cycles for clients.”
Brandon Bohonko boosts T naturally
Brandon Bohonko increased testosterone through diet and lifestyle.
“I boosted my testosterone from 600 ng/dL to above 1,000 ng/dL through natural methods.”
Testosterone risks
Testosterone use can reduce fertility and cause long-term health issues.
“The longer men take testosterone, the greater they suppress their natural production.”
Dr. Nagata on masculinity
Dr. Nagata says perceived low testosterone affects young men’s confidence.
“Teens compare themselves to unattainable body ideals, leading to low self-esteem.”
T-maxxing community
T-maxxing community uses social media to share testosterone tips.
“Online content and T-maxxing trends often capitalize on normal insecurities.”
Gen-Z’s testosterone beliefs
Nearly half of American men believe testosterone measures masculinity.
“Nearly half of American men believe their testosterone level is a measure of masculinity.”
What happens next?
Gen-Z men continue to chase testosterone for confidence and muscle.
“I’m not looking for a girlfriend right now, I have more things to accomplish first.”
In short
Gen-Z men increasingly use T-maxxing to achieve masculinity, with some risking health for perceived strength.
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