“Sociologists and anthropologists of medicine have largely focused their research on sickness and illness, thus obscuring social scientific investigations of health and healthiness.” — Robin Saltonstall, 1993 (p. 7) “Apparently so have psychologists!” — Rick and Jack, 2010 The practice of male body hair removal dates back to ancient cultures. The Egyptians and Greeks favored […]
Anabolic Steroid Articles
Our steroid articles provided detailed, practical information on how anabolic steroids are used to build muscle size, strength and otherwise improve physical performance. They cover topics such as the history of steroids, steroids in baseball, the medical uses of steroids including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), the side effects of steroids and how to manage steroid side effects.
Should I Use Anavar to Bridge Between Steroid Cycles?
Q: What do you think of using a mild steroid like Anavar to bridge between cycles? Is this a good idea to maintain mass between my normal cycles? If so, how much should I use? A: There are many issues with “bridging” that should make the average person think twice about it. For starters, every […]
How to Use Winstrol Depot
Winstrol Depot (stanozolol) is for most users not a staple steroid and not the foundation of any steroid cycle, but may be included as an extra element. In a few cases, it is used alone. Winstrol Depot as a sole androgen is a non-optimal choice if maximal mass gains are desired, but can be appropriate […]
How to Use Trenbolone Acetate
Trenbolone acetate was first available as the veterinary product Finaject, which is no longer available. Steroid users have also extracted trenbolone acetate from Finaplix cattle implants using conversion kits. Currently, various non-pharmaceutical preparations are now sold by underground labs (UGLs), and many users purchase powdered trenbolone acetate and make their own injectable preparations. The solubility […]
How to Use Dianabol
Dianabol (methandrostenolone), also commonly known as “Dbol”, is perhaps the most popular oral anabolic steroid ever produced, and for good reason. While it is best used in combination with certain injectables, Dianabol also has considerable effect used by itself. The prevalent philosophy regarding anabolic steroid use in bodybuilding, and one I generally subscribe to, is […]
How to Use Anadrol
Anadrol (oxymetholone) is perhaps only second to Dianabol (methandrostenolone) in importance as an oral anabolic in bodybuilding. This is due to its undoubted efficacy. Like Dianabol, Anadrol does not bind strongly to the androgen receptor (AR). Most of the anabolism it provides is therefore presumably via non-AR-mediated effects. When using either Anadrol or Dianabol at maximum […]
How to Use Masteron
Masteron (dromostanolone propionate, also known as drostanolone propionate) had formerly been a rare drug in the United States and was enjoyed principally by our European friends. This was due to never been produced in great quantity by Syntex and never being marketed in the United States. Masteron presently is available from various non-pharmaceutical suppliers. Many […]
Bodybuilder’s Guide to Using hCG with Anabolic Steroids
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is provided as a glycoprotein powder to be diluted with water and taken by injection, either intramuscularly or subcutaneously. It acts in the body like luteinizing hormone (LH), stimulating the testes to produce testosterone even when natural LH is not present or is deficient. It therefore is useful for maintaining testosterone […]
Prostate Cancer and Steroids: Let the Pendulum Swing
Forward In my earlier years of prescribing testosterone replacement therapies, I encountered many patients who had concomitant prostate disease and androgen deficiency symptoms. A few patients in particular, chose against prostate interventions, yet began or continued androgen therapy. Contrary to my expectations, these patients’ prostate conditions collectively improved. Observing their cases turbulently challenged my beliefs […]
Muscle Profiling – Is Muscularity Evidence of a Crime?
Muscularity (mesomorphy) has a long-time alleged association with negative characteristics such as assertiveness or even criminality (e.g., Sheldon, 1942). The modern pursuit of muscle has also been demonized via allegations of association with undesirable behaviors; condemnations that seem destined to produce a more formal muscle profiling. Modern “muscle profiling” finds support from Harrison Pope, a […]