Oxytocin and testosterone women - what are the differences?

Worldview, self-awareness, understanding of how satisfied (or not) a person is with his life directly depends on the ratio of hormones in his body. The difference in women’s self-perception and behavior is especially noticeable. Conventionally, they are usually divided into two groups - oxytocin and testosterone, based on the name of the predominant hormone.

"Testosterone is a male hormone, considered the hormone of "kings" and the "king" of hormones. It is responsible for activity, determination, self-confidence, separation, boundaries, aggressive actions and competitive behavior, attracting a partner of the opposite sex, increases the ability to achieve goals, resources, lead people and occupy dominant positions in society.

Oxytocin is known as the female hormone, the “queen” hormone, as it gives rise to qualities that are considered more feminine than masculine: tenderness, caring, affection, love, fusion, sensitivity, emotional intimacy, trust and acceptance,” explains play therapist, psychologist, expert on working with wealth Nadezhda Okroeva.

Features of two types of women

Everything that happens inside us is reflected in one way or another on our appearance, body shape, and demeanor. Dermatovenereologist, dermatocosmetologist, Coral Club health expert Galina Don talks about how the dominance of oxytocin or testosterone manifests itself:

“In appearance, an oxytocin woman may exhibit softer, more feminine features, maintaining a smiling and friendly expression, while a testosterone woman may appear stronger and more confident, with an upright posture and a determined gaze.

Behaviorally, an oxytocin woman tends to be gentle, attentive to detail, and emotionally responsive, while a testosterone woman may be more determined, self-confident, and competitive in achieving goals.

However, it is important to remember that these are just general traits and every woman is unique, with her own individual characteristics and combination of characteristics. It is also worth noting that hormone levels and their impact on personality can vary depending on various factors, including age, physical and emotional state, as well as sociocultural and environmental factors,” she emphasizes.

Emotional sphere

We found that women with oxytocin are softer and more compliant, while women with testosterone are more decisive and bright. The two types of women are absolutely opposite to each other, but nothing in the world is divided into black and white. The inner world of a person also cannot be monochromatic; it has many shades. Psychiatrist and psychotherapist Gala Koronovskaya knows how things are with the emotional sphere in both types of women:

Oxytocin:

Stress Reduction: Reduces stress levels and promotes a sense of well-being.

Social Perception: Research suggests that oxytocin can influence social perception by increasing trust and reducing fear of social interaction.

Women who have high oxytocin levels within normal limits are calm, accepting and trusting women. It carries and preserves life. Serves people, good and eternal. She is free from the strategies of struggle and survival that are typical for testosterone-driven women.

Testosterone

Impact on aggressive behavior: more pronounced aggressive and competitive traits. However, the effect of testosterone on behavior depends on the context.

Sexual desire increases

Testosterone helps develop muscle mass and maintain bone density.

Women who have high testosterone levels within normal limits are noted for leadership qualities and a bright personality. This is the hormone of youth. Such women are distinguished by strength, energy and endurance. They have high spirits and self-confidence. They know how to achieve their goals and lead people.

Regardless of which of the two types a woman belongs to, she is unique and beautiful in her own way. It is important not to forget about this, no matter what happens.