โWherefore, the Lord commandeth you, when ye shall see these things come among you that ye shall awake to a sense of your awful situation, because of this secret combination which shall be among you;โ -Ether 8:24
Staying home to nurture kids as a dad can tank testosteroneโstudies show clear drops tied to bonding. The fallout? Lower sex drive, performance struggles (hello Viagra surge), depression, feeling purposeless, and in some cases, men losing attraction to high-powered wives and seeking more traditionally "feminine" partners outside the marriage.
Erica Komisar on Steven Bartlett: Evolution wired nurturing to suppress mating drive via oxytocin-testosterone inverse. Society flipped roles fastโbiology hasn't caught up.
This 4:06 clip unpacks the hormonal & relational ripple effects we're rarely discussing openly.
Fathers who stayed home more: Felt energy, libido, or purpose shifts after kids?
Women in high-earning roles: Noticed changes in your partner's drive or dynamic?
Everyone: Is this biology we should acceptโor something society can adapt beyond?
Raw, respectful stories welcomeโlet's talk what science and real life reveal.