5 citations
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January 2019 in “cIRcle (University of British Columbia)” This research observed that women with PCOS may improve insulin resistance and reduce hyperandrogenism by increasing fiber and magnesium intake, and face higher anxiety symptoms potentially linked to societal appearance expectations.
18 citations
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” This paper examines how societal constructs of gender influence the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism in women, emphasizing the impact of perceived femininity on psychological stress and commercial depilatory actions.
October 2020 in “M/C Journal” This article explores how societal views on "freaks" have shifted from congenital anomalies to cosmetic surgery-induced appearances, with the authors suggesting this may reflect changing beauty norms and the commodification of uniqueness.
July 2026 in “American Journal of Sexuality Education” This study found that over 97% of college students at a large Midwestern U.S. university have engaged in pubic hair removal, influenced by demographic and social factors with notable differences in preferences observed across age, gender, Greek Life affiliation, and racial/ethnic groups.
June 2003 in “MacSphere (McMaster University)” This article examines changing representations of masculinity in popular media, looking at how they reshape gender roles and relationships, but reports no new empirical findings or evidence.