hormones
Team USA's First Trans Athlete on the Future of Equality in Sports
"It's one thing for me to address the issue at a national level, but in many cases for the local level, it takes a student to challenge it, and that takes a lot of courage."
Team USA's First Trans Athlete on the Future of Equality in Sports
"It's one thing for me to address the issue at a national level, but in many cases for the local level, it takes a student to challenge it, and that takes a lot of courage."
Hops Could Help You Fight Breast Cancer
With breast cancer affecting some 246,660 American women and 2,600 men every year, this is good news for beer drinkers of all genders.
Are Women Inherently More Anxious Than Men?
A new study says women are more prone to anxiety disorders than men—but is it as straightforward as it seems?
Why Are Sports Researchers So Scared of Menstruation?
We don't know how menstruation affects female athletes' performance, because studies don’t tend to track women throughout their cycles.
How Your Sex Life Affects Your Butt Size
According to rampant speculation online, hormones released during sex can change the shape of your body. We asked an expert if there's any truth to the rumors.
Why the 'Cuddle Hormone' Can Stop You from Eating Yourself Sick
The “love hormone” also has the unique property of helping those who love food too much to manage overeating and weight loss, though the reason for that wasn’t entirely clear.
The Argument for Masturbating During Childbirth
A growing number of women are using orgasms instead of drugs to "take the edge off" the pain of giving birth.
'I Was a Slave to Testosterone': How Sex Changes for Trans Women on Hormones
The experiences of transgender women on male-to-female hormone replacement therapy disrupt the conservative notion of intrinsic sex differences. Three trans women explain what it was like to change their hormonal sex, and how it unlocked parts of their...
The Story Behind f.lux, the Night Owl's Color-Shifting Sleep App of Choice
Why the creators of the colour-shifting app f.lux have spent the last seven years trying to help you get a good night's sleep.
I Used My Hormones as a Horoscope and It Worked
Hormones impact virtually every aspect of our lives, so if you track your cycle you can know exactly what's going to happen.
Queer Artist Launches DIY Gender Hormone Biohacking Project
This artist wants queer and trans people to be able to grow their own hormones at home.