A question I get asked often is, “Can I masculinize my voice without taking testosterone?” And the short answer is yes, that is my job. I literally teach people to do exactly that.

However, if you're planning on taking testosterone someday, it doesn't hurt to learn some masculinization techniques beforehand. Some folks who take testosterone seek out voice masculinization lessons after their voice has changed because they need help learning to adapt to their new way of speaking.

So how do we masculinize the voice? One way is to increase the amount of space in your vocal tract by dropping the larynx, as in a yawn. Doing this creates a darker sound and contributes to a more masculine voice. Check out the video above to hear what that can sound like!