PCOS
Fatphobia Sucks, Especially If You're Trying to Have a Baby
Fat people are often told to lose weight before getting pregnant, but the science behind it is shallow and biased.
I Masked my Eating Disorder by Pretending to Have Food Allergies
After a decade of unhealthy takeouts and terrible lifestyle, I tried breaking the weight gain cycle by giving up on most foods altogether. I started looking great, but then I crashed.
Doctors Should Take Pain Seriously So People Stop Turning to Opportunists
A recent New York Times report highlights "cycle-syncing," which isn't backed by science, and will certainly upend your life.
Some Indian Women Are Quietly Cancelling Their Periods, and It’s Empowering
While we’ve been conditioned to believe that a monthly period is a sign of good health, women actually have a choice to give up on menstruation. We meet some Indian women who’ve made that choice.
What We Talk About When We Talk About PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is as much about social stigmas around the female body and femininity, as it is about its physiological manifestations.
A NASA Scientist's Bizarre Theory for Why Astronauts Lose Their Vision in Space
To understand why male astronauts have experienced vision changes in space, we need to study women on Earth.
'I Have a Secret All the Time': What It's Like to Be a Bearded Woman in Your 20s
Claire first grew facial hair at 14 years old. Two years later, she had a full beard. Her family still doesn't know.
My Mom Wanted to Anoint Me with Bat's Blood to Make Me Hairless
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, causes a hormonal imbalance that increases hair growth all over the body.
A New Ruling Allows Female Athletes with High Testosterone Levels to Compete
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand was cleared to compete, despite her hyperandrogenism.
My Neverending Struggle to Accept My Weight
After more than a decade of struggling to come to terms with my body, I finally feel OK.