Elliot Rodger went on a killing spree in Isla Vista, California. An internet troll said it was because he was taking the bodybuilding supplement creatine. And people believed it.
Who is Zyzz, and Why Do Some Love Him, and Others Hate Him?
Explore the transformative journey of Aziz Shavershian, from an obscure gamer to the iconic Zyzz, whose radical physical transformation and vibrant persona left an enduring legacy in bodybuilding and online culture.
‘If It Wasn’t for Steroids I’d Be in the Gutter Dead’: The Relationship Between Enhancement Drugs and Recreational Drugs
Explore the complex relationship between enhancement drugs, like anabolic steroids, and recreational drug use. Learn how enhancement drugs have been used for therapeutic purposes to help individuals transition away from harmful substance dependencies, challenging conventional views on drug categories and their impacts on health and recovery.
If I Hadn’t Self-Medicated I Would Be Dead: Self-medicated testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and why it is practised
Anabolic steroids are also used for self-medicated testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) by bodybuilders who cannot access medical TRT. This practice helps alleviate symptoms like depression and low energy, despite the risks and challenges associated with obtaining and managing these drugs without medical supervision.
Project Monster
This article examines bodybuilding’s association with monstrosity, highlighting how being termed a ‘monster’ is considered the ultimate accolade, representing not just immense size but the extensive effort required to achieve such physical stature.
Anabolicus Maximus? Bodybuilder Disagreements About Insulin
One of the most misunderstood and debated drugs in bodybuilding is insulin. This is because we have no science to act as a foundation for the ways that bodybuilders use insulin. This makes all bodybuilder knowledge about insulin use broscience. By using this term ‘broscience’ I am not meaning to discredit this knowledge. Experiential knowledge is very important
He-man: ‘I have the power!’ World: ‘We’re not sure you should anymore’
He-man’s evolution from the 1980s to 2020s reflects societal changes in views on power and gender. The original He-man inspired bodybuilders with his muscular physique, while today’s He-man is even more exaggerated. However, society now prefers less visibly powerful men, indicating discomfort with masculine power.
‘Bro, do you even science?’: The increased emphasis on science in bodybuilding, and how it can improve steroid harm reduction
In the last few decades bodybuilding has moved from being based purely on experiential knowledge, to becoming increasingly science-based. This shift has really changed how bodybuilders use enhancement drugs, and has the potential to change things even more in the future. ‘Bro, do you even lift?’: The days of pure broscience There was a time […]
Should You Take Tren? The Pros and Cons of Trenbolone as Described by Bodybuilders
I have never heard of an enhancement drug that is more polarising than trenbolone. Some love it, others hate it, and many have a love/hate relationship with it. What is there to love about trenbolone? And what is there to hate? The following are descriptions of trenbolone collected from forums, social media, and interviews with […]
How to Stop the Suffering Caused by Muscle Dysmorphia / Bigorexia: Treatment Options and Bodybuilder Attempts to Manage Symptoms
(Muscle dysmorphia part 2) Muscle dysmorphia, or bigorexia, causes a great deal of suffering. It consumes lives, it ruins lives, it can even end lives. In part 1 “What is muscle dysmorphia/bigorexia, and do you have it?” I discussed what muscle dysmorphia is and what might cause it. I compared current medical understandings of muscle […]