Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution

Eve by Cat Bohannon

How did the female body shape 200 million years of human evolution? Why do women live longer than men? Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s? Why do girls outshine boys academically until puberty, only to see their scores drop? And, seriously, why do women sweat through the sheets during menopause?

In Eve, Cat Bohannon takes on these questions—and many more—with boundless curiosity, sharp wit, and a deep dive into groundbreaking science. From the origins of the female sex to the mysteries of our modern biology, Bohannon offers a no-nonsense, hard-hitting exploration of the female body. She argues for the urgent need to center the female experience in science, medicine, and history.

This book isn't just a celebration of women’s bodies; it's a critical revision of the way we understand evolution. Bohannon brings a fresh, readable perspective on how female bodies evolved, how they function, and how they continue to shape our world. From breasts and blood to fat and vaginas, she unpacks the truths about the female experience—no matter how weird, funny, or surprising.

Eve is an essential corrective to the male-centric narrative of science, offering a new way to view human evolution that will reshape how we understand the success and dominance of Homo sapiens. If we’re going to understand humanity, we can’t leave the female body out of the picture.