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Further, genital malformations in males have been attributed to prenatal exposure to pesticides.<ref>https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/26/11/3155/657071</ref> | Further, genital malformations in males have been attributed to prenatal exposure to pesticides.<ref>https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/26/11/3155/657071</ref> | ||
In a study from 2010, it was found estrogens from pregnant cows can be absorbed through drinking their milk, causing men's T levels to drop.<ref>https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1442-200X.2009.02890.x</ref> | In a study from 2010, it was found estrogens from pregnant cows can be absorbed through drinking their milk, causing men's T levels to drop.<ref>https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1442-200X.2009.02890.x</ref> | ||
The role of xenoestrogens is notoriously found in various theories about how a hidden, conspiring elite is trying to control modern Western civilization (by domesticating men) or even to depopulate it. Famously, U.S. entertainer Alex Jones | The role of xenoestrogens is notoriously found in various theories about how a hidden, conspiring elite is trying to control modern Western civilization (by domesticating men) or even to depopulate it. Famously, U.S. entertainer Alex Jones has claimed the government had deployed "gay bombs" for the purpose of depopulation, supposedly also turning "frogs gay".<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/14/alex-jones-5-most-disturbing-ridiculous-conspiracy-theories.html</ref> | ||
Other potential causes may be the modern sedentary lifestyle and prolonged sitting likely posing an [[evolutionary mismatch]]. Males in particular have been much more physically active in ancient societies, e.g. going hunting, engaging in combat or housebuilding, boatbuilding, lumbering and metalworking.<ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill_(Supplemental)#Women_were_historically_predominantly_involved_in_cooking_and_they_never_dominated_men</ref> This could explain the decline in muscularity, e.g. grip strength in particular. A reason for the decline in T might also be increased indoor temperatures, wearing of tight-fitting underwear and decreased smoking.<ref>https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20120325/generational-decline-in-testosterone-levels-observed</ref><ref>Bhasin, S. (2007). Secular Decline in Male Reproductive Function: Is Manliness Threatened? The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 92(1), 44–45. doi:10.1210/jc.2006-2438</ref> | Other potential causes may be the modern sedentary lifestyle and prolonged sitting likely posing an [[evolutionary mismatch]]. Males in particular have been much more physically active in ancient societies, e.g. going hunting, engaging in combat or housebuilding, boatbuilding, lumbering and metalworking.<ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill_(Supplemental)#Women_were_historically_predominantly_involved_in_cooking_and_they_never_dominated_men</ref> This could explain the decline in muscularity, e.g. grip strength in particular. A reason for the decline in T might also be increased indoor temperatures, wearing of tight-fitting underwear and decreased smoking.<ref>https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20120325/generational-decline-in-testosterone-levels-observed</ref><ref>Bhasin, S. (2007). Secular Decline in Male Reproductive Function: Is Manliness Threatened? The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 92(1), 44–45. doi:10.1210/jc.2006-2438</ref> | ||