Question:

I took anabolic steroids and my voice has deepened. What can I do or take to restore the feminine quality of my voice? My own voice frightens me sometimes, especially during lovemaking. It’s just not sexy anymore.

Answer:

One of the known side affects of anabolic steroids is that they cause the vocal cords to grow. Larger vocal cords make lower, deeper sounds. Only a qualified medical doctor can tell you what, if anything, you might be able to do to reverse the effects. If you work with a voice therapist or coach, they might be able to help you refine the use of the vocal cords and understand your resonance in order to produce a higher, more feminine sound but this will only serve if it does not cause stress and laryngeal elevation.