It’s hardly radical to say that women’s bodies are inherently smaller and weaker than men’s bodies—but research compiled in Starre Vartan’s illuminating new book The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells ...

The rete ovarii, a poorly understood structure connected to the ovaries, may be much more essential to ovarian function than scientists initially thought. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have explored how female body odor can influence behaviors in men. They found that certain scent compounds in female body odor increased during ovulation and can ...

An unsung appendage in the female body, which has long been considered useless, may actually be essential for ovary development and fertility, a new mouse study finds. This structure, called the rete ...

From fat cells that stretch like spandex to more flexible muscles, scientists are finding that women’s bodies are just as strong as men’s. A surfer prepares for one of the worst surfing mishaps, a ...

Understanding your body shape is not just about aesthetics, it can also offer clues on how to care for your body, choose the right exercise, and prevent common ailments. In this guide, we explore 6 ...

The female body is full of insane facts that most people have NEVER heard of. From self-cleaning vaginas to hidden superpowers, we’re revealing the wildest truths science still can’t believe. Get ...