Steroids and Sex
Abstract
The human body contains several steroids, many of which are important as sex hormones. Synthetic hormones were first made as medicines; subsequently, they (and testosterone) have been abused by athletes. Steroids have an important role in contraception. The natural hormone oxytocin and synthetic substances like Sildenafil have significant roles in sexual behaviour.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Estrogen and related hormone effects
Hormonal and reproductive studies
Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 53–66
- Publication date
- 31 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter