From: Gendered perspectives on women’s anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) usage practices
Overarching theme | Sub-themes |
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Theme 1: Women in strength sports—feminine empowerment | 1. Femininity and masculine landscapes |
2. Social acceptance of muscle | |
3. Strength sports and AAS | |
Theme 2: Perceived harm reduction—Rather go orals than injectables | 1. Choosing Anavar |
2. The injectable shift | |
3. Reducing harms | |
Theme 3: For females—it’s going to come with other s**t as well | 1. Impact of AAS on women |
a. Physical changes | |
b. Psychological changes | |
2. Men’s perspectives of women’s AAS harms | |
Theme 4: The role of stigma in women’s use of AAS | 1. Gendered secrecy |
2. Stigma and judgement | |
3. Peer-education and support |