The stronger sex: what science tells us about the power of the female body

Part One: Muscles: Power. The culture of women's muscles

Centering women's muscles

Part Two: The cycle: Flexibility. The power of periods

Hacking the female body to win at sports

Part Three: Persistence: Durability. Female fat is fundamental

Endurance, the female superpower

Running on empty

Female pain and disempowerment

Pain and perseverance in athletics

Part Four: Overlooked abilities: Sensitivity. Held back, hamstrung, and hobbled, women still nail it

A well-balanced life and sporting culture

Part Five: Immunity: Protection. Female bodies: Great at defense

Estrogen the pathogen slayer

Part Six: The long game: Longevity. Living longer, living better

A more exciting future for women's bodies.