hormones
A Beginner's Guide to Microdosing Testosterone During Your Transition
Answers to your burning questions about body hair, muscle mass, finding a doctor familiar with non-binary health care, and a whole lot more.
Feeling Fatigued, Anxious or Depressed? It Might Be Your Thyroid
Thyroid disorders are invisible, debilitating and way more common than you think.
In einem Zyklusworkshop habe ich gelernt, wie politisch meine Periode ist
"Eine Frau, die ihren Körper kennt, ist eine kraftvolle Frau", sagt die Kursleiterin.
A Testosterone Shortage Is Happening Now. Here's What You Need to Know
“We have been trying to anticipate a potential shortage as much as possible," said Zil Goldstein of Callen-Lorde. "We do have some concerns.”
This Is Why You're So Anxious During PMS
There are lots of things to consider when it comes to stress and your period—including hormones, diet, and mental health in general.
We’re Finally Starting to Take Women’s Hormones Seriously
A new wave of books about women's bodies looks set to turn 'that time of the month' from a punchline to properly understood reality.
Microdosing Testosterone Can Completely Change Non-Binary Lives
"I knew I was non-binary, but I was afraid to tell my doctor I didn't want to fully transition from female to male. I thought finding an in-between wasn't allowed."
Your DNA Could Affect How Well Your Birth Control Works
New research suggests that people with an uncommon genetic variant break down the hormones in birth control too quickly—which could put them at risk of unintended pregnancy.
Birth Control Might Change Who Women Feel Attracted To
Women may be drawn to certain men because of the way they smell, and hormonal birth control could interfere.
The Complicated Relationship Between Testosterone and Muscle Growth
It's not the levels of testosterone that men have that matters, but rather how sensitive they are to the hormone.
Not Getting Enough Sleep Makes it a Lot Harder to Get in Shape
Among other things, sleep deprivation has been shown to increase the loss of muscle when you go on a diet.