Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen What We Got Wrong About the Female Body (Cat Bohannon, PhD)
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Jan 30, 2025 Cat Bohannon, PhD, is a New York Times bestselling author and a researcher specializing in sex differences in the human body. In this discussion, she uncovers the historical neglect of research on the female body, revealing that women metabolize pain differently and often heal better than men. Bohannon dives into the evolutionary origins of breast size and the unique role of body fat. She highlights the importance of understanding these differences for improving women's health and longevity, urging for a cultural shift in medical research.
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Women in Medical Research
- Women were largely excluded from medical research until the 1990s.
- This has led to misunderstandings in how women metabolize anesthesia and painkillers.
The Role of Gluteofemoral Fat
- Gluteofemoral fat in women stores important lipids for brain and retinal development in babies.
- This fat is utilized during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Evolution of Breast Shape
- Breast size and shape evolved primarily for infant feeding, not sexual attraction.
- Human breasts' unique form helps babies breathe while breastfeeding.
