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Ask A Swole Woman

Advice columns for paid subscribers of the newsletter.
Feb
06
How do I get the cool strong girl in the gym to be my friend?

How do I get the cool strong girl in the gym to be my friend?

7 min read
Jan
23
My squat form is bad; am I doomed?

My squat form is bad; am I doomed?

7 min read
Jan
09
The pitfalls of intuitive eating

The pitfalls of intuitive eating

Reviewing the particulars of Intuitive Eating, the 4th Edition, "gentle nutrition," and how these things can (or can't) square with getting stronger.
15 min read
Dec
12
A simple guide to periods, birth control, and strength training

A simple guide to periods, birth control, and strength training

12 min read
Nov
28
Confessions of a former playground adrenaline junkie

Confessions of a former playground adrenaline junkie

Is it possible to build more love for a certain kind of pain?
8 min read
Nov
14
Notes on plate math and protein math, from a failed engineer

Notes on plate math and protein math, from a failed engineer

11 min read
Oct
31
The Intermediate Programming Compendium

The Intermediate Programming Compendium

15 min read
Oct
17
Is Adele okay?: An investigation

Is Adele okay?: An investigation

18 min read
Oct
03
Yes, you have to learn to use your muscles, part two

Yes, you have to learn to use your muscles, part two

11 min read
Sep
19
'My boyfriend wanted me to go to the gym with him. I did, and now he's mad'

'My boyfriend wanted me to go to the gym with him. I did, and now he's mad'

What happens when the gym bro finally gets everything he ever wants (a girlfriend who goes to the gym with him)?
7 min read