Adrenaline, testosterone, estrogen and endorphins

[HydrogenBond]

This is just a theory. But I was thinking about this the other day and there appears to be a correlation between the relative amounts of adrenaline, testosterone, estrogen and endorphins production in the human body and the differences between male and female.

 

Both males and females can produce all these chemicals, but males tend to produce proportionally more testosterone and adrenaline. Females tend to produce proportionally more estrogen and endorphins. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb.

 

The affects of testosterone and estrogen is already documented. The adrenaline gives the fight-flight state of mind, which makes males agitated, either more aggressive or more inhibited. It all depend which side of the fight-flight coin is playing when the adrenaline starts to flow, with higher levels causing exaggerated affects. Regardless, it creates a sense of being unsettled since danger is imminent. If we blend this with testosterone it would have an impact on sexuality. The fight makes the male too aggressive to where he can become frightening to females. Other males may become inhibited not allowing them to follow a testosterone impulse.

 

The female body is designed to be more sensitive than a male. The male is more designed like a jeep. The higher level of sensitivity in females allows more endorphin production. If we add this to estrogen there is a certain pleasure in expressing female instincts. If the endorphins are too low, the female instinct is pure estrogen. It is more instinctive, with little extended female instinct beyond her child. If the endorphins are too high, then pleasure supersedes female instinct, or rather female instinct sort of stays close to where the pleasure is. Depending on the female's belief system will dictate which side of the exaggerated endorphin coin plays. This will lead to the dirty girl or one who needs to repress due to fear.

 

The female that represses high levels of endorphins is making adrenaline. This adds a twist to the female. For a male to reach her, he needs to lower his adrenaline, so he does not induce this in her. Without the adrenaline there is no perception of aggression or fear. With the adrenaline lower the male is able to generate estrogen. That makes the male softer and sweeter, helping to shut off the adrenaline in the female. He becomes a friend that is inside her endorphin-adrenaline circle of fear. If nature takes it course, the female begins to produce endorphins but without adrenaline, since there is a trust with little fear. This increases the endorphins in the male. The higher level of endorphins will increase his testosterone. This can also cause some of the adrenaline to start flowing again. This guy has to make his move before his adrenaline causes the female loop to force him back. But if he can produce testosterone without much adrenaline, things can evolve, with her inner circle of security extending outward into his testosterone.

[InfiniteNow]

I think you'd benefit from studying this topic a bit more prior to going too much farther with your speculations (if I may suggest to the staff, this doesn't belong in the "Medical Science" forum, but perhaps alternative theories or watercooler).

 

Here's one link that may help you with some of the misconceptions. I've quoted only a small portion below which seemed most relevant to your post:

 

 

Hudson's Guide: Hormones and the Body: A Brief Overview

 

The hormones commonly considered to be "sex hormones" in the body are testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. Testosterone is often referred to as a "male" hormone, and estrogen and progesterone are often referred to as "female" hormones. However, it is interesting to note that no exclusively "male" or "female" hormones have been identified. All hormones characterized to date are present in all people regardless of sex, as are the receptor mechanisms that respond to those hormones.

 

In fact, the physical observation of the sexes we call "male" and "female" in nature is the result of differences in the amounts of individual hormones in the body and differences in their patterns of secretion (first in utero and then again during puberty) rather than their presence or absence. In other words, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone are produced by men and women, but in differing amounts and in different patterns.

[HydrogenBond]

In other words, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone are produced by men and women, but in differing amounts and in different patterns./QUOTE]

 

That is what I said. They are present in all but the proportions are different depending on male or female. The same is true of adrenaline and endorphins. All I am saying the four chemicals, although in all, distribute to maximize the team effort. If you look at the warring male this is adrenaline. The females don't normally generate these levels, until males create the fear. The same is true of endorphins. Females can handle pain better than males because their endorphins are a better countering agent than adrenaline. Although the adrenaline can allow the male to feel but fight the pain.

 

I am not trying to get too sexual but the female body has more erogenous zones than a male. She is designed for endorphins. If you look at the differences between boys and girls, boys are more distracted, while girls will tend to be more mature or self controlled at an earlier age. The endorphins is not just pleasure but also offers contentment. Adrenaline is not like that at all. Adrenaline is in the moment creating restlessness. Females are usually better at dealing with a pack of noisy children. Her endorphins give her a greater sense of contentment so there is less tension. The male may find his adrenaline starting to rise much sooner, unless there are some pretty ladies in the day care, so he can focus on his endorphins.