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319. Detransition: The Wounds that Won't Heal | Chloe Cole

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The Evolution of Threat Sensitivity in Women

During puberty, boys become taller, stronger, and heavier than girls, giving them an advantage in physical combat. Additionally, women bear a higher cost for reproduction due to pregnancy and caring for infants, making them more vulnerable sexually. Women also have the primary responsibility for infants, which makes them more threat-sensitive. Thus, women's nervous systems may be adapted for the mother-child dyad rather than their own emotional well-being.

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