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		vjerancrnjak on March 17, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A cheap, generic drug became a darling of longevit... For human males castration results in a very significant increase (10+ years).

dymk on March 18, 2024 | [–]

Is that caused by testosterone’s direct physiological effect on the body or something like increased risk taking?

huytersd on March 17, 2024 | [–]

Yeah but testosterone makes life worth living.

vjerancrnjak on March 18, 2024 | [–]

Yet castrated men don't commit enough suicide to lower their life expectancy.

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