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Former IFBB pro bodybuilder Victor Martinez tackled a surprising fan question during the Generation Iron podcast: Do PEDs or “gear” change your taste in who you’re attracted to? The discussion turned into a mix of humor, honest insight, and classic bodybuilding talk about hormones, diet, and training.
A fan asked Martinez whether performance-enhancing drugs could change someone’s sexuality or the type of people they find attractive while using steroids. Martinez quickly shut down the idea that PEDs can change a person’s sexual orientation. According to him, gear does not suddenly change who you are attracted to. If someone is gay or straight, steroids will not alter that.
What PEDs can influence, however, is libido and sexual drive. Martinez explained that some compounds can make users feel like they are “18 years old again,” with a big increase in sex drive. In other cases, especially when hormones are out of balance or doses are too high, the opposite can happen and libido may drop. He joked that when someone takes too much gear they might start finding “any girl attractive” simply because their sex drive is so high.
He also pushed back against people blaming steroids for cheating or bad decisions. Martinez emphasized that personal choices are still personal responsibility, and using PEDs should not be used as an excuse for behavior.
The conversation then shifted to other bodybuilding topics. Martinez talked about protein shakes, explaining they are useful mainly for convenience. They help when someone misses a meal or needs quick protein after a workout, but they should not replace whole food entirely.
Diet questions also came up, including the common rule about avoiding carbs after 5 p.m. Martinez said the rule depends on the person. Bodybuilders preparing for contests often reduce carbs at night to wake up tighter and leaner the next morning, but people with fast metabolisms can eat carbs later without major issues.
They also discussed rice cakes, a staple in bodybuilding diets. Martinez said rice cakes are mainly used during dieting because they provide volume and help control cravings without adding many calories.
The podcast wrapped up with a discussion about actor Kevin Hart’s workout routine, with Martinez noting that celebrities with access to trainers, gyms, and chefs should have no excuse not to stay in shape.
Overall, Martinez’s answers highlighted a common theme in bodybuilding: hormones and supplements can affect energy, libido, and metabolism, but they do not change a person’s identity or personal values.
If you follow bodybuilding culture, PED discussions, and athlete nutrition strategies, this Generation Iron podcast episode offers a candid look at how experienced competitors view these topics.
A fan asked Martinez whether performance-enhancing drugs could change someone’s sexuality or the type of people they find attractive while using steroids. Martinez quickly shut down the idea that PEDs can change a person’s sexual orientation. According to him, gear does not suddenly change who you are attracted to. If someone is gay or straight, steroids will not alter that.
What PEDs can influence, however, is libido and sexual drive. Martinez explained that some compounds can make users feel like they are “18 years old again,” with a big increase in sex drive. In other cases, especially when hormones are out of balance or doses are too high, the opposite can happen and libido may drop. He joked that when someone takes too much gear they might start finding “any girl attractive” simply because their sex drive is so high.
He also pushed back against people blaming steroids for cheating or bad decisions. Martinez emphasized that personal choices are still personal responsibility, and using PEDs should not be used as an excuse for behavior.
The conversation then shifted to other bodybuilding topics. Martinez talked about protein shakes, explaining they are useful mainly for convenience. They help when someone misses a meal or needs quick protein after a workout, but they should not replace whole food entirely.
Diet questions also came up, including the common rule about avoiding carbs after 5 p.m. Martinez said the rule depends on the person. Bodybuilders preparing for contests often reduce carbs at night to wake up tighter and leaner the next morning, but people with fast metabolisms can eat carbs later without major issues.
They also discussed rice cakes, a staple in bodybuilding diets. Martinez said rice cakes are mainly used during dieting because they provide volume and help control cravings without adding many calories.
The podcast wrapped up with a discussion about actor Kevin Hart’s workout routine, with Martinez noting that celebrities with access to trainers, gyms, and chefs should have no excuse not to stay in shape.
Overall, Martinez’s answers highlighted a common theme in bodybuilding: hormones and supplements can affect energy, libido, and metabolism, but they do not change a person’s identity or personal values.
If you follow bodybuilding culture, PED discussions, and athlete nutrition strategies, this Generation Iron podcast episode offers a candid look at how experienced competitors view these topics.
