Guys' voices often sound deeper or hoarse at night (or in the morning) because vocal cords dry out and swell slightly from lack of movement and hydration, and relaxed muscles allow for more resonance; this is normal and resolves as the day progresses, but chronic issues like acid reflux or fatigue can also play a role.
Within-individual analyses indicated that men lowered the minimum pitch of their voices when interacting with women who were overall highly desired by other men. Men also lowered their mean voice pitch on dates with women they selected as potential mates, particularly those who indicated a mutual preference (matches).
In the morning, when you wake up, your vocal cords, like the rest of you, are relaxed. This lowers the pitch of your voice. During the day, under normal stress, your body tenses up and so do your vocal cords, resulting in a higher pitch.
For females, the changes begin from ages 10-14, and for males, the changes begin between ages 12-16. The voice will drop and change dramatically for around 4 years. Female voices continue to mature until their early 20s, while a male's will mature until age ~30 (!!).
The countertenor is the rarest of all voice types. The countertenor was not originally an operatic voice type as historically it was the castrati who would sing the female operatic roles in an age when it was not proper for women to sing in the opera.
Abstract. We measured salivary testosterone levels and voice pitch, or fundamental frequency,among 61 male and 88 female college students. Higher levels of testosterone were significantlyassociated with lower pitched voices among males but not among females.
Morning voice is when your vocal folds are dehydrated, a little swollen, and not quite ready to function like they usually do.
Women are more attracted to men with deep voices – and this attraction is strongest among prettier, more feminine women. In fact, women prefer a masculine voice more strongly and more unanimously to a masculine face.
So, what do men find attractive in women? Per Wikipedia: Men, on average, tend to be attracted to women who have a youthful appearance and exhibit features such as a symmetrical face, full breasts, full lips, and a low waist-hip ratio.
Body language that can mean he likes you includes:
Facing you, uncrossed arms, and a relaxed posture. Sitting closer than he does to other people. Puffing out his chest and making himself appear taller (trying to appear more masculine). Putting his arm around you in a caring/protective way.
If the man in your life wants to be around you as much as possible, this may be a good sign that his feelings are strengthening. He may stay over at your place more often or regularly ask you to stay at his. He might also make plans weeks or months in advance, ensuring he is able to spend time with you in the future.
He has stated that he had a poor understanding of how to use his voice well while performing, possibly signing in the wrong register or range, over-use of grinding as an effect, not breathing well, or not employing resonance to his advantage. Any one of these could have led to a need for corrective surgery over time.
Stomach Sleeping and Voice Strain
Neck Twisting: When lying on your stomach, you must turn your head to one side, placing strain on the neck muscles and those surrounding the larynx (voice box). Persistent tension in these muscles can impede voice recovery and contribute to morning hoarseness or vocal fatigue.
Lower-pitched and dominant-sounding voices have been found to be more attractive in studies. This is true for both men and women. For instance, men are drawn to higher-pitched, breathier voices in women, especially during ovulation.
Contraltos have the lowest range of female voice types and are unique among female voices. Their tone is typically deep and rich, with a distinct vocal timbre. They have a comfortable range between the E note below middle C to the second G note above middle C, which is close to the male tenor range.
Deeper voices have been linked to having more surviving children and grandchildren, higher testosterone and lower stress hormones, and longer-term survival in men. On the other hand, deeper-voiced men are also rated by women as more likely to cheat on a partner and as less trustworthy in general.
The aim was to determine how these acoustic characteristics influenced attractiveness ratings. The analysis confirmed well-established findings that lower-pitched male voices and higher-pitched female voices were rated as more attractive.
Can you have too much testosterone?
Low testosterone (Low T) in men causes decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction (ED), fatigue, reduced muscle mass, mood changes (irritability, depression), difficulty concentrating, hot flashes, and less body/facial hair, potentially leading to infertility and bone loss. Key indicators include a combination of low libido, ED, and feeling tired or sad, warranting a doctor visit for a blood test for proper diagnosis.
Testosterone, a hormone naturally produced in higher amounts in males, is responsible for many secondary sex characteristics, including a deeper voice. When introduced into the body through injections, it stimulates the growth and thickening of the vocal cords muscles.