Is it good to have a big Adams Apple?

Why do some people have a larger Adam’s apple than other people? Some people have larger Adam’s apples than others. This is because some people develop more cartilage around the vocal cords, or they have a larger voice box. An Adam’s apple isn’t a medical concern, and it won’t cause any health problems.

What does a large Adam’s apple indicate?

So a larger Adam’s apple may be linked to having a deep voice. In general, excessive hormones, mainly testosterone, produced at puberty decide the size of your Adam’s apple. A woman may have a larger Adam’s apple if she has high levels of testosterone, especially during puberty.

Why does my Adams apple stick out and I’m a girl?

Both males and females develop Adam’s apples, but they tend to stick out more in males than in females. This is because the male larynx generally grows bigger and faster during puberty. For the same reason, a female may have a larger larynx, a more prominent Adam’s apple, and a voice with a lower pitch.

Do some females have Adam’s apples?

Everyone’s larynx grows during puberty, but a girl’s larynx doesn’t grow as much as a boy’s does. That’s why boys have Adam’s apples. Most girls don’t have Adam’s apples, but some do. Actually, girls’ voices get a little bit deeper as their larynxes get larger, too.

Does testosterone give you an Adam’s apple?

In teenage boys, increased testosterone production causes the vocal folds (vocal chords) to thicken, lengthen and mature. The cartilage of the larynx grows, further influencing the tone of voice. It also tilts slightly, resulting in a bump on the throat—the Adam’s apple.

How can I make my Adam’s apple more prominent?

Falsetto exercise. Use your voice to slide up the pitch scale as high as you can, to a high, squeaky voice. Hold the high note for several seconds with as much strength as possible. While you do this, you can gently pull up on your Adam’s apple.

Is it possible for a woman to have an Adam’s apple?

Everyone’s larynx grows during puberty, but a girl’s larynx doesn’t grow as much as a boy’s does. That’s why boys have Adam’s apples. Most girls don’t have Adam’s apples, but some do. It’s no big deal either way.

Can I make my Adams apple smaller?

The Adam’s apple itself serves no particular purpose and can be reduced in size without changing the nature of the voice (in gender reassignment surgery, for example).