A Dubious Prescription for Military Masculinity Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to screen military members over 30 for "testosterone deficiency," a move that has been met with skepticism by medical experts.
They argue that such screenings are not only unnecessary but also potentially counterproductive.
The controversy centers on the conflation of physical appearance and masculinity, which is reinforced by Hegseth's emphasis on ensuring soldiers have "the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best.