Did you know that estrogen literally makes your body colder? It’s true: the body dissipates heat faster and slows blood flow to the hands, making phalanges freeze up faster than they used to. Having only started hormone replacement therapy last June, this has made dealing with the already brutal Chicago winters even harder. My poor dry hands!
To compensate, I’ve made a habit out of bundling up under an absurd amount of blankets in the evening, trying to escape the chilling air of my garden-level apartment. While doing so, I like to listen to music that warms my soul. Here are just a few of my favorites to help me brave the sub-zero temperatures.
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April is a senior studying Film & TV Production at DePaul. Her writing centers around the film industry, coverage of events around the city and profiles on queer artists of all mediums. When she’s not writing, she can be found watching whatever is on the Criterion Channel this month.
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