#baodc resources

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As the game has the option to play as trans, I thought I'd share a fun little tidbit about hormone treatments in those times.

Remember: those kinds of treatments work because men, women, and everyone in between and beyond all have the same base build. Male bodies already produce estrogen, and female bodies already produce testosterone.

Black cohosh is a traditional Native American herb that has historically been used to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause and menstrual issues. Black cohosh also contains certain compounds that stimulate estrogen receptors.

Isoflavones from soy, lentils, and legumes. Lignans from flaxseed, cereal grain, and vegetables. These compounds have cause estrogen-like effects. Flaxseed also slows testosterone production if you eat it long enough. So do mint and licorice root. And alcohol. And tobacco for some reason.

Fenugreek and Milk thistle don't just increase estrogen production, they also induce/support lactation. Fennel too.

Spearmint, usually taken in the form of tea, has been thought for many years to have testosterone reducing properties.

Herbs to boost testosterone naturally and quickly include Ashwagandha, Puncturevine, Epimedium, Yohimbe bark, and Pine bark extract.

There are probably more that I simply can't find right now.

This is a very long info dump into what someone might have used to feel even slightly more comfortable in their skin back then.

Also that it was way easier to get boobs than getting rid of them.

Forgive me for the herb tangent, it's 2:30 in the morning and I haven't slept in three days.

:D Thank you so much for sharing this, feel free to go on as many tangents as you please :3 (also if you got some links to more info, that'd be awesome <3 )