Feeling a Little Down in the Winter, Gentlemen? You’re Not Alone

A seasonal fall in testosterone may be accounted for with additional physical and dietary efforts

The cold can seem to cool our motivation. For men, that may be due to a seasonal decrease in testosterone. Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock

Do you feel a little different when the temperature drops? Do the layers of clothing and shorter days suck your energy and motivation?

There are definitely psychological effects associated with cooler, darker temperatures. But these seasonal changes might be affecting men physically, too. It’s possible that when temperatures drop, testosterone does as well.