“Testicles Shrink and Become Peanut”: Former Bodybuilder Warns About the Detrimental Side Effects of Using Steroids

Josh Antonio Williams is a renowned trainer. He is among the top 10 personal trainers and has trained celebrities in the past. Williams even wanted to try competitive bodybuilding but was aware that becoming a pro would take a lot of effort. That’s when a friend recommended him steroids. Williams trusted the friend and took the plunge. However, he had no idea what he was consuming.

In an interview with Daily Mail, the personal trainer recalled his harrowing experience.

How steroids affected Josh’s bodybuilding dreams

Josh told Daily Mail the effects were not apparent immediately. However, as Josh started putting on muscle, the effects began cropping up one after the other. Williams faced many side effects, and one of the worse ones was testicular atrophy. “That was one of the worst things. Your testicles shrink and become peanut size and it’s emasculating.”, said Williams.

Another problematic side effect that affected Josh’s relationships was anger issues. While Williams doubled in size after six months of steroid usage, it also made it hard for him to control his rage. Josh explained he had alienated friends.“When you’re young, you’re going out and partying more and drinking, and the alcohol mixed with the testosterone meant I was getting in fights,” said Josh.

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Williams was finding success on the bodybuilding stage and placed second twice. However, the hormonal imbalances in Josh’s body even gave him gynecomastia. William’s condition wasn’t bad enough to warrant surgery. He told Daily Mail, “But even to this day I have a little bit and it still bothers me,”.

The personal trainer stopped using steroids and left competitive bodybuilding. Over time the side effects also disappeared, but Williams advises against using steroids. Josh said that people who use steroids, “May look healthy, but they’re pushing themselves to the limits. Don’t be fooled by social media.”

Even a legend like Flex Wheeler had a hard time

While Josh may have never turned pro, many bodybuilders have competed at the highest level. Flex Wheeler is one such man. Wheeler held the record for most Arnold Classic wins until 2015. However, even a legend like Wheeler had trouble dealing with the side effects of steroids. It alarmed Flex how quickly he gained muscle on steroids. Wheeler also had painful stretch mark scars. Some of which are still visible today.

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Steroid use in bodybuilding has always been a sensitive topic. While many pros admit to using performance enhancers, many still deny ever touching them. However, according to Josh Williams, one should stay away from using steroids.