A message from a friend in the community:
...Some one told me the other day to keep my hormones in balance. How do i do this?...

My Response:
Literally Hormones are proteins produced by organs of the body that trigger activity in other locations. They are chemical messengers that carry signals from one cell to another.
Have you ever heard of an Endocrinologist? They are doctors that study the Endocrine system. Endocrines are cells with ductless glands that secrete hormones.
For the most part, hormones are secreted at a specific location and carried by the circulatory system (blood) where they will be used. Other times an amino acid or protein can act as a hormone but is sent chemically or electrically throughout the body.
Hormones are involved regulatory processes such as control of metabolism, growth, water balance etc. Hormones are responsible for much of who we are physically and mentally. The center of hormone coordination is a part of the brain called the Hypothalamus.

The hypothalamus links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. In short, your nervous system receives input from the outside world through the 5 senses (and others if you believe in advanced cognitive psychology i.e. pheromones) The nervous system's response to stimuli is processed by the hypothalamus and the endocrine system's hormone release is controlled accordingly.

A simple example: A man sees an erotic image. His nervous system responds by recognizing the image as erotic. The Hypothalamus sees this activity and triggers the release of hormones to control the man's sexual arousal.

When someone tells you to "get your hormones in check" it usually means that they think you're overly sexually ambitious. There is nothing wrong with you physically. A big part of the pick-up community is teaching men how to put their best selves forward. If someone thinks that you come across as a guy with sex on the brain you need to consider two things:
1. Does their opinion have any validity? Has more than one person said something to you alluding to a possible hyperactive sex drive? Has this hindered your goals in any way?
2. Do you want to change your perception or is this a unique part of your personality that you embrace?

I find that it is good to have a slightly above average sex drive as long as you know when to whip it out. Timing and charisma are key. Sexual notes should be interlaced in good stimulating adult conversation. If used properly they will demonstrate high value in that you have the maturity to tame such a raucous topic in discussion with new people. Your sexuality can attract some people but, at the same time, misuse and over-enthusiasm will decrease your value and potential as a sexual partner.

Remember that many people are uncomfortable with their sexuality. When they sense someone with an above average libido (sexual desire) they become agitated and uneasy. The only way to combat this outcome is to demonstrate a quiet, zen-like mastery of your sex drive. Sexual awakedness is alluring all the time. Sexual desire is attractive only when the other party wants to be desired by you.

Hope this helps

- eric