Hormones & Workout Effort: How They Impact Intensity

For decades, women’s physiology has been treated as a niche area of study, often viewed through the lens of male-centric research. This has led to a significant gap in understanding how natural hormonal fluctuations impact athletic performance – a gap that’s now beginning to close. New research from the University of Oregon reveals that while … Read more

Ashes 2025: Alex Hartley on Period Talk & BBC Criticism

The casual mention of a menstrual cycle by cricket commentator Alex Hartley has ignited a surprisingly fierce backlash, exposing a persistent cultural discomfort with normalizing basic female biology – even within the progressive sphere of sports broadcasting. This isn’t simply about one commentator’s comment; it’s a flashpoint in a broader conversation about women’s presence in … Read more