This section breaks down everything we know and don’t know about cannabis and testosterone — using only peer-reviewed human studies, not internet myths. Inside you’ll find: • The science-backed truth (simple + clear) • What actually affects testosterone (lifestyle factors) • The largest human studies on cannabis users • What old studies got wrong • Notes you can use to optimize your hormones while still using cannabis mindfully Use this as your go-to reference whenever you hear someone say “weed kills your T.” It’s not that simple — and the research shows a different story. Daily Dose: Does Cannabis Lower Testosterone? The Truth Might Surprise You. WHAT THE LARGE HUMAN STUDIES SHOW A U.S. population study of more than 1,500 men found no significant difference in testosterone levels between cannabis users and non-users. Another recent study using human testicular tissue showed that short-term THC/CBD exposure does not impair testosterone production. Across multiple human studies, the pattern is clear: 👉 No consistent evidence that cannabis lowers testosterone long-term. WHAT ABOUT SHORT-TERM DROPS? Some older or very small studies reported temporary hormonal changes after cannabis use — but: • The changes were minor • Short-lived • And returned to baseline quickly Nothing permanent. Nothing clinically meaningful. WHAT DOES AFFECT TESTOSTERONE (PROVEN) These variables matter FAR more than cannabis: • Sleep quality • Stress levels • Strength training • Caloric intake • Body fat percentage • Alcohol consumption Managing these has a much bigger impact than whether you use THC or CBD. THE TAKEAWAY (100% SCIENCE-BACKED): Cannabis doesn’t reliably lower testosterone. It doesn’t reliably raise it either. For most people, it’s neutral. If your sleep, training, and stress are dialed in — cannabis is unlikely to mess with your hormone health. STUDY REFERENCES (simplified): • Large U.S. population study (n = 1,577): no consistent T change

Before you move through the day, pause for a moment and check in with your body. Your nervous system sets the tone for everything —how you think, how you feel, how cannabis hits, how you respond to stress, and how grounded you stay. Where are you at this moment? Choose one: 1. Calm — grounded, present, steady 2. Stressed — tight chest, busy mind, tension 3. Wired — alert, restless, activated 4. Drained — low energy, foggy, heavy 5. Neutral — nothing extreme, just here If you used cannabis recently, let us know: Did it help you regulate, or amplify the state you were already in? Your awareness is the first step to living higher. Drop your check-in below.