Gender Differences in Psychedelic Experiences

Did you know that before 1993, many pharmaceutical drug trials in the United States and Europe did not include women? Women’s hormonal fluctuations were seen as too difficult to work around, while men’s bodies were viewed as the “standard.” 

As a result, modern medicine has a serious lack of knowledge about women’s health. Women are still frequently underrepresented in studies, including – more recently – psychedelic studies. 

And it’s not just clinical trials, either. Women have been found to recreationally consume psychedelics at lower rates than men, with a few possible reasons as to why this is. Some believe that it’s due to societal pressures on women to be more reserved and well-behaved, while men are encouraged to take risks and push boundaries. Others cite women’s responsibilities in childcare and household maintenance, as well as stricter standards to adhere to as mothers or career women. 

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