Almost 7 months into fatherhood, I’m not sure. I haven’t tried to put on a dress yet. I still am as paranoid and conspiratorial today as I was 7 months ago.. I like Coors Light and sometimes Lager, just like then. And I still watch the same things on TV. And I have driven a Volkswagen since 2003.
But I’ll say this, mock this study if you may, I certainly think men become more affectionate and close to family. And maybe that’s all in the chemicals.. all in the science. I just don’t know. If we do lose the manly traits, maybe it’s all for the best. This from the PBS account of emasculation:
For instance, high levels of testosterone increase a man’s risk of reproductive cancers, especially prostate and testicular cancer. It can also suppress immune function, making it more difficult to protect the body against infections.
So perhaps this child of mine will save me from the worse aspects of manhood. And maybe I’ll regain my masculinity in due time… Play ball with my son, and wonder why I cry when I miss the catch…….
New story: Testosterone plummets when men become fathers
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