What if everything we've been told about women's physical strength is only part of the story?

In The Stronger Sex, science writer Starre Vartan challenges long-held assumptions about women's bodies, revealing the remarkable ways in which they demonstrate strength, endurance, flexibility, and resilience.

Drawing on five years of research and interviews with leading scientists, athletes, and women working in physically demanding professions, Vartan explores the science behind female strength, from immunity and pain tolerance to stamina and longevity.

Questioning why physical strength has traditionally been measured against male bodies, she offers a fresh perspective on what it really means to be strong.

Informative, empowering, and thought-provoking, The Stronger Sex is a fascinating celebration of women's bodies and an engaging read for anyone interested in biology, health, fitness, and human potential.