Have We Reached Peak Testosterone?

There's a new theory circulating that the era of extreme masculinity is coming to an end. This summer's UFC cage match on the White House lawn was a prime example of this trend. The event, featuring near-naked gladiators and a controversial remark by Josh Hokit about Michelle Obama, was described as "peak testosterone" by Radio Atlantic staff writers Hanna Rosin, Helen Lewis, and Sophie Gilbert.

The incident was seen as an extreme example of masculinity that tipped into camp, marking a shift away from the long era fueled by Donald Trump and other cultural forces. While some conservative gains, like James Talarico's lead in the U.S. Senate race, persist, the requirement for candidates to prove their masculinity has become so common that even Democrats are participating.