Can testosterone lotion rub off on your partner? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT02733133

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a testosterone lotion applied to men's skin can transfer to women through casual contact. Researchers will measure testosterone levels in the blood of female partners after skin-to-skin contact. The goal is to understand if the lotion is safe for use around others.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Testosterone lotion (Testagen TDS-Testosterone 5% HypoSpray)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could confirm that the lotion is safe to use without risk of transferring testosterone to partners through skin contact.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 study with only 96 healthy couples, so results may not apply to real-world use or people with medical conditions. The study is not yet recruiting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypogonadism

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