OK, I'm going to be honest. This one is kind of a troll. But it's not a troll for the sake of trolling; it's because I'm just so incredibly angry about the suffering of a MAP acquaintance I'm counseling right now. I feel that the harder people push us, the harder we should push back. So take a seat with Brian in 'gym bro' mode, and remember, even if you can't fix the world, you can still go to war...

Background

I'm counseling an incredibly nice guy at a MAP peer support site. On paper, he's charged with producing child abuse material, which doesn't sound too charming. In reality, he merely viewed images on his phone, thereby "producing" a copy in the eyes of the law. I believe any 'confusion' here is very much intentional, to make the person seem a lot worse than they are. Such absurd demonization is a key component of the anti-MAP narrative, especially in anglo countries where 'child protection' is a tried and true method of turning the ever-tightening screw upon a pitiful populace that readily accepts any new restriction thrust upon them.

Not content with depriving a man of his liberty, my friend is now being tempted with the 'generous' offer of no criminal conviction in exchange for submitting to permanent mental health stewardship of the court. Should he agree - and he is being pushed very hard to do so - he would accept lifelong chemical castration. This is fucked up on a number of levels. First of all, it has no medical justification in the case of a man who has normal testosterone levels. In fact, it is outright dangerous to reduce a man's testosterone levels below recommended levels. Furthermore, my friend's agreement does not justify proper consent to a medical procedure; it is is coerced upon the threat of imprisonment and sex offender registration. Any doctor or nurse administering such drugs ought to be barred from medical practice at the very least. Their actions constitute a gross violation of the Hippocratic oath. Frankly, I think they deserve to be executed in the slowest and most painful manner available.

My proposed legal punishment may sound extreme, but it's no worse than the invective screamed at our community on a daily basis. We are regularly accused of being rapists deserving of the death penalty, without any evidence of us having ever engaged in such behavior. Indeed, I was accused of being an "Asian boy abuser" in comments on a YouTube video about me, simply because I've stated I'm a MAP teacher in Asia. In reality, I'm about as nice as anyone can possibly be toward my students; the insinuations are absurd. Should MAPs be expected to "rise above" the constant verbal abuse? I see no reason why. If our detractors demand we be executed, we're quite entitled to wish the same upon them. And I do. Let's not talk like meek, shriveled wrecks.

I have encouraged my friend to reject the offer of lifelong invasive and unnecessary medical procedures. In my opinion, it'd be better to serve a prison sentence and then move on. Should he choose to take the 'treatment', I've also offered support in finding work overseas; I'm very familiar with the international teaching scene and willing to help any MAP who needs advice. But alas, there's only so much you can do for one person, so I'm also writing this little primer on increasing your libido as a 'screw you' toward those who would seek to neuter us. Still, I hope it will be used for good. A healthy libido is vital for any person, regardless of their sexual orientation.

Natural ways to increase your libido

There are a number of natural ways to increase your libido, in addition to the more contentious interventions that would require a bit of winking and nudging with a private healthcare provider. Let's take a look at these first, with the obvious disclaimer that I am a sixth grade teacher, not a healthcare professional!

Lifting

Lifting weights temporarily increases testosterone levels, but it doesn't have a long-term effect unless maintained. Lifting throughout the day works best, especially with fewer reps and heavier weights. Taking weights to work would be ideal, if possible, although you can improvise with body-weight exercises if necessary.

Getting sufficient sleep

Sleep needs vary depending on the person, but if you feel deprived of sleep, getting more might help to increase your testosterone levels. This starts with maintaining a regular schedule, avoiding caffeine late at night, maintaining low light after natural dark, not staring at bright screens shortly before bed, and possibly taking sleeping pills that don't inhibit testosterone as a last resort.

Diet

A complete daily multivitamin, a diet low in sugar and alcohol, and good hydration help to maintain decent testosterone levels. This doesn't mean you can't have cheat days, but you shouldn't be eating tons of candy and getting drunk every day.

Supplements

In addition to a multivitamin, various supplements may increase testosterone levels. Ashwagandha and Fenugreek are options that may help and are not frequently contained in multivitamin supplements.

Stress reduction

Stress suppresses production of various hormones, including testosterone. Improving social connections is one frequently recommended solution. Unfortunately, in many countries, most adults are incredibly hateful toward MAPs, rendering such connections pointless. Why bother dealing with people who would wish you dead? Instead, I recommend befriending children wherever possible. It also helps that they're so incredibly cute!

Medical intervention

There are also medical interventions available for those who are able to access private healthcare. As I have readers from all around the world, I can't comment on how easily available these treatments are for any given reader. You'll have to figure that out for yourself. Please follow your local laws, wherever you are.

HRT

The best way to increase testosterone levels is Hormone Replacement Therapy. In many cases, doctors will not prescribe it should your levels be within a normal range, and that 'normal range' can actually go pretty low. However, if you happen to live in a country where providers compete for patients, it might not be too hard to find a doctor willing to cast aside his scruples just a little. Hell, if a medical provider is happy to chemically castrate a MAP based on a court order, they might as well just rip up the Hippocratic oath altogether. If you want to try HRT, shop around until you find someone who will do it.

Research chemicals

Research chemicals come with a serious warning. They are not well-tested, and may have serious side effects. However, they can also be incredibly potent in the right way. In this case, we'd be looking for legal steroids. I'm not going to recommend specific compounds because laws change frequently, and I don't want to be accused of recommending a substance that will be criminalized next month or whenever. But look up your options, research them to death, and make your own judgment.

Conclusion

MAP libidos are as varied as those of regular straight and gay people. If you're a MAP, you should never agree to chemical castration; it comes with severe side effects, and is medically unjustified unless you have extremely high testosterone levels. Instead, you should try to maintain a healthy libido, and enjoy your MAP fantasies more.

Of course, the elephant in the room is that pretty much every expression of MAP sexuality has been criminalized. However, spending time with children and then using your imagination later has not. If you have a vivid imagination, this is something you can still enjoy (I know I do!), and a healthy libido only helps.

So let's say a massive "fuck you" to those who quite literally seek to castrate us. Maintain a healthy libido. Spend time with children. And stay proud!