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To clarify, the pictured poster Caroline Kwan is an ally, not a TERF. The TERFs referred to in the title are the ones ‘protecting a very specific idea of what a woman is’

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Not really. Not a sport physiologist, but the core advantage is due to male puberty. If you prevent male puberty with blockers and afterwards keep male testosteron in low range and/or use the same regimen as in M2F transition these individuals would be better matched in a female competition.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"I'm not an expert, but here's my expert opinion."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I have studied molecular biology and researched M2F transition issues privately. I have not claimed to be an expert is sport physiology. Your comeback has no substance.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

Ah yes. Privately. You did your own research. Now you're a scientician.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Are you saying some of these born males intentionally use blockers during their puberty? Let's say these born male individuals want to compete athletically in male sports but were outperformed; basically you're saying it's their fault for using blockers during their puberty?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

There are now some M2F transitioners who take puberty blockers during adolescence. Some of them might become athletes.