In this episode of the Self Selecting Podcast, I break down everything you need to know about Anavar (Oxandrolone)—one of the most widely discussed performance-enhancing drugs in the female fitness space. This solo episode covers the who, what, when, how, and how much of Anavar use, especially for female athletes and competitors. I share first-hand experience, client observations, safety guidelines, and sourcing strategies, all while emphasizing risk tolerance, proper timing, and long-term physique planning.

Whether you’re a bikini competitor, lifestyle athlete, or coach, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you make informed, responsible choices.

Key Topics Covered:

- Who Anavar is intended for and why it's often misused

- Anavar for non-competitors: is it ever a good idea?

- What Anavar actually does (and doesn’t do)

- How competitors use Anavar in prep vs. offseason

- Safe dosing ranges and how long you should run it

- Risks of long-term or high-dose use (including virilization)

- How to know when to stop using Anavar

- How to source it safely and test your compound

- Why bloodwork before, during, and after is essential

- How many cycles it takes to build a pro-level physique (and the dangers of rushing it)

Timestamps:

- [00:00 – 03:00] - Intro – Recap of audience interest and Patreon bonus.

- [03:00 – 06:14] - Question 1: “Who is Anavar for?”

- [06:14 – 08:32] - Question 2: “Can I use Anavar if I’m not a competitor?”

- [08:32 – 10:55] - Question 3: “What does Anavar do?”

- [10:55 – 15:30] - Question 4: “When do competitors use Anavar?”

- [15:30 – 19:50] - Question 5: “How much is safe to use?”

- [19:50 – 24:33] - Question 6: “How long can you use Anavar for?”

- [24:33 – 29:23] - Question 7: “What happens if you use too much for too long?”

- [29:23 – 31:33] - Question 8: “How to know if I should stop Anavar?”

- [31:33 – 33:27] - Question 9: “How do I get Anavar?”

- [33:27 – 35:25] - Question 10: “Are some sources better than others?”

- [35:25 – 38:07] - Question 11: “Do you need to get bloodwork done before, during or after use?”

- [38:07 – 41:16] - Question 12: “How many Anavar cycles before a pro physique?” & Final thoughts

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