Britt Stromberg

Because all these years later, we still allow our differences to be framed in largely negative ways: Our bodies are treated like hardships that will inevitably betray us. Female hormones are viewed as a liability, a source of inconstancy and reactivity, whereas male hormones are seen as a source of stamina and strength, even though it’s equally true that the sexual impulses and poorly channeled aggression stimulated by testosterone wreak their own havoc. Also undervalued are the ways in which female hormones are conducive to emotional processing, empathy, sexuality, sensitivity and bonding. Many women take these superpowers for granted.