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Sport facing ‘fairness v inclusion’ issue with transgender athletes, expert says

World Athletics has banned competitors who have been through male puberty from female category events.

The Independent UK

World Athletics Council excludes transgender women from female events

World Athletics has confirmed that its council has voted to exclude transgender women from female events

The Guardian - UK

James was the 'fat kid' in school. This led to body image issues and steroid use in his 20s

James planned to do one cycle of steroids. But people started complimenting his muscles and physique – so he kept going.

ABC News

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How world sport got into a mess over trans athletes – and how it can get out of it

World sport has been convulsed over the past few months – indeed years – by questions about trans athletes, especially trans women, competing in their acquired gender.

The Conversation

Intersex runner Annet Negesa fighting for everyone's right to compete in sport

Ugandan middle-distance runner Annet Negesa was preparing for the London Olympics when she was told she had high testosterone levels. What followed effectively ended her career and up-ended her life. Now she's speaking out.

ABC News

Why a couple of post-workout beers probably won’t stop you gaining muscle

If you’re trying to build muscle, you’ve probably come across a slew of videos online by influencers and so-called experts discussing all the things you need to do outside of the gym to help your progress. One popular piece of advice is to avoid alcohol entirely if you want to…

The Conversation

Republican Texas lawmakers rally around bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join

Seventy-seven Texas House Republicans signed on as co-authors to state Rep. Valoree Swanson’s bill extending restrictions on transgender athletes to college sports. Gov. Greg Abbott has expressed support for the legislation, which is also a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

The Texas Tribune

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Drinking Coke and Pepsi may increase testicle size and testosterone production, study says

Researchers claim the study “demonstrated a high dose of Pepsi or Coca-Cola could promote testis growth and development”

The Independent UK

Did you know Vitamin D is important for your sex life? Read on

Low estrogen levels in women might come from a vitamin D deficiency and result in a lower sex drive. Men get the same effects from sun exposure. The female sex hormone, estrogen, is not only in charge of a high sex drive but also plays a role in maintaining the…

The Times of India

Men Who Do Physical Jobs Are More Likely To Develop High Levels Of Testosterone And More Fertile

Men who reported more physical activity at work also had higher levels of the male sex hormone testosterone & develop fertility.

Zenger

Coca-Cola and Pepsi consumption could increase testosterone and make testicles bigger, study finds

It follows previous investigations

Nottingham Post

The men who fear orgasms

How an online community became obsessed with the idea that ejaculation was hurting their mental and physical health

Salon

Drinking Coke and Pepsi may increase testicle size and testosterone production, study says

Researchers claim the study “demonstrated a high dose of Pepsi or Coca-Cola could promote testis growth and development”

The Independent UK

Drinking Coke and Pepsi 'may increase testosterone and make testicles bigger'

Researchers at the Northwest Minzu University in China set out to determine the impact of carbonated drinks like Coca-Cola and Pepsi on fertility during a 15-day study

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Men who lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts, study suggests

Men who reported more physical activity at work had higher levels of testosterone and oestrogen

The Independent UK

Drinking Coke and Pepsi may increase testicle size and testosterone production, study says

Researchers claim the study “demonstrated a high dose of Pepsi or Coca-Cola could promote testis growth and development”

The Independent UK

Testosterone gel not the solution to relationship issues, women warned as prescriptions soar

The number of women being prescribed the hormone treatment increased after Davina McCall’s Channel 4 documentary

The Independent UK

World track body proposal: No ban on transgender athletes

Track and field’s governing body is facing renewed criticism from some for a proposal to allow transgender athletes to continue competing in top female events with stricter rules

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The National (Scotland)

How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban

THE Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) has provoked controversy after banning transgender women from playing contact rugby, as the debate continues on how…

The Guardian - UK

World Athletics proposals to preserve path for trans women in female category

World Athletics is set to keep the door open for transgender women to compete at the highest level under a ‘preferred option’ proposal to be voted on in March

Texas Observer

Mexico’s Testosterone Shortage Puts Trans Men at Risk

Lingering supply chain issues from the coronavirus pandemic have disrupted drug supplies around the world.

Axios

Looming pandemic deadline threatens access to some prescription drugs

Prescriptions for controlled substances would require an in-person visit.

The Guardian - UK

Richard Freeman fails in high court appeal against being struck off

The former doctor now faces a UK Anti-Doping investigation after being found guilty of ordering banned testosterone for an unnamed rider

The Independent UK

Richard Freeman: Former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor fails in appeal against doping verdict

Freeman was found guilty of ordering testosterone for doping purposes and now faces an investigation by UK Anti-Doping after his appeal against the decision was dismissed

Reason

Court Upholds Law Excluding Male-to-Female Transgender Athletes from Girls' Sports

"The state is permitted to legislate sports rules on this basis because sex, and the physical characteristics that flow from it, are substantially related to athletic performance and fairness in sports."

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