According to the Men's Hormonal Health website, the average man makes approximately 100 mg of testosterone each week, but high testosterone levels are associated with health benefits. Men with high testosterone are more likely to experience positive well-being with less depression and mild euphoria. High testosterone levels may contribute to lower social anxiety and greater self-confidence. High testosterone can provide more energy that fuels greater ambition than men with lower testosterone levels. High testosterone levels also enhance a man's sex drive and may shorten his refractory period, or the amount of time it takes for him to become aroused.
Physical Characteristics
According to a BBC News article, men with ring fingers that are longer than the index finger tend to have high testosterone levels. Men may attain high testosterone levels with exogenous testosterone treatments such as testosterone cypionate, enanthate or gel. According to The Men's Hormonal Health website, exogenous testosterone treatments that increase a man's testosterone levels above the production levels for the average man can have negative physical side affects. These high testosterone levels can increase oil secretion on the skin and cause acne problems. Men that achieve high testosterone levels with these treatments may experience testicular shrinkage, and testosterone may increase the size of a man's prostate gland.
Family and Relationships
High testosterone levels in men may relate to particular relationship dynamics. A "Psychology Today" article reports that high testosterone may suppress empathy and compassion that supports caring relationships. According to an article in Penn State University's "T. Checks," a man with high testosterone levels may be more likely to commit martial infidelity, abuse his wife or have a distant relationship with his wife. A high testosterone dad may have more troublesome relationships with his children than men with lower testosterone levels.
Dealing
Men with high testosterone levels may practice particular dealing and negotiation behavior. A study published in the "Royal Society" compares negotiation behavior of high-testosterone men with a control group by administering ultimatum offers in which one person offers another person a way to divide a sum of money. The offer is final and if the respondent rejects the offer, then neither person receives any money. The study found that men with high testosterone levels were more likely to reject low ultimatum offers, which contradicts economic theories of self-interest. The researchers speculate that high-testosterone men may perceive low ultimatum offers as challenges to which they respond more aggressively than rationally, because high-testosterone men are prone to dominance-seeking behavior.
Dominance
An article in "Psychology Today" notes that dominance-seeking behavior is common among high-testosterone men. Dominance is associated with self-confidence and competitiveness that can be beneficial. However, high-testosterone male dominance may stimulate a somewhat predatory disposition. This kind of dominance can involve brute force, violence and fighting behavior.
Judgment
High testosterone levels in men may impair judgment. A BBC News article reports on a study that suggests high-testosterone men are more likely to accept unfair financial offers after seeing alluring images of women. An article in "Psychology Today" notes that high-testosterone men are more prone to engage in risky behavior such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
