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Trans Women in Sports

The participation of trans women in women's sports and the criteria for their eligibility.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What is the impact of recognizing trans women on access to women-only services and spaces?

Recognizing trans women as women generally expands their practical access to women-only services—reducing barriers to housing, healthcare, and basic civic life—but that expansion collides with legal r...

Jan 20, 2026

The national women’s soccer team lost to a team of 17 year old boys.

The claim that “the national women’s soccer team lost to a team of 17‑year‑old boys” is misleading: the widely reported scrimmage loss was to FC Dallas’ under‑15 academy side (players generally 14–15)...

Jan 14, 2026

Trans women don’t have enough testosterone to ruin women’s sports

Scientific literature shows that lowering circulating testosterone in trans women through gender-affirming hormone therapy reduces hemoglobin, muscle mass and strength and often brings serum testoster...

Jan 5, 2026

trans women have no biological advantage to cis women in sports

The scientific record is mixed: some peer‑reviewed studies find that trans women retain advantages on certain measures (for example handgrip strength or faster 1.5‑mile times), while other controlled ...

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