Sister Wives – Is Kody Brown In Male Menopause? (Is He Losing Hormones & His Lust For Life?)

Kody Brown’s strange behavior since the recent Sister Wives season 18 premiered might be attributed to an unusual hormonal issue. Here’s why.

Kody Brown’s unusual behavior in Sister Wives season 18 might be down to his hormones. Kody started his Sister Wives stint as the patriarch of the Brown family, married to Meri, Janelle, and Christine Brown. Although he didn’t grow up in a polygamous family, Kody embraced the lifestyle, and shortly after the show premiered, the patriarch was already planning his next wedding. After meeting in church, Kody fell in love with Robyn Brown, and their relationship dominated the early parts of Sister Wives season 1.

Robyn integrated into the family quickly, and Kody kept them all together. However, the patriarch soon started showing his preference for his younger bride, affecting his relationships with the other wives. After more than a decade of polygamy, Kody found himself facing the exit of his senior wives. First, it was Christine who left in 2021, followed by Janelle Brown and then Meri Brown. Nonetheless, Sister Wives season 18 started with Kody in a monogamous marriage with Robyn while his ex-wives moved on. While this year was supposed to be the season where Kody tries to get his family together, the 54-year-old hasn’t really looked the part.

Kody’s Changed So Much (His Attitude Is Terrible Lately)

There’s a medical condition called “age-related hypogonadism,” which is like a male menopause, where men lose testosterone as they age. Although the defining age or symptoms for diagnosing hypogonadism in aging men is a bit challenging, one of the psychological symptoms includes sadness and loss of energy. While Kody has not been diagnosed with hypogonadism (officially), Kody’s recent behavior on Sister Wives seems consistent with those symptoms.

Since Sister Wives Season 18 premiered, Kody has seemed disinterested in many things and often cuts across as gloomy. For one, Kody’s attitude towards his ex-wives has been quite alarming. Kody doesn’t seem to have forgiven his wives and, instead of finding a way to solve their issues, has avoided taking responsibility.

Kody Didn’t Want To Sleep With Meri, Janelle & Christine

Although many issues plagued Kody’s marriage with his ex-wives, Meri, Janelle, and Christine, one of the most serious was their lack of intimacy. It’s not a secret that Robyn was by far Kody’s favorite wife; however, his reluctance to share his body with his ex-wives certainly raised many questions about Kody’s intentions and ability. Low sex drive is one of the indicators of someone with low testosterone, which might be a factor in why Kody was less sexually active with his ex-wives. Kody has continually denied his favoritism towards Robyn, so this might explain why he rarely knocked on the bedroom door of his ex-wives.

Kody’s More Emotional Than He Used To Be

For most of his Sister Wives stint, Kody stood as the authority figure, making the final decisions concerning his wives and kids. Although he never hid his love for his family, Kody often tried to keep his emotions in check to remain impartial and serve as the voice of reason whenever there was a dispute in the family. However, that trait has disappeared in recent seasons, especially in Sister Wives season 18, where Kody’s emotional outbursts have been more frequent.

Kody has talked about his anxiety attacks, “evil thoughts,” and even being “triggered.” While Kody’s mood swings can be attributed to the breakdown of his marriages, they might have been further heightened by his male hormones at play. At 54 years old, Kody has started the second half of his life, making him susceptible to age-related hypogonadism. Nonetheless, there’s still much to unpack in Kody’s journey to reconnect with his ex-wives as Sister Wives season 18 unfolds.