Is ‘botanical sexism’ the reason why your allergies are worse this year?

You may have heard the term ‘botanical sexism’ scrolling through TikTok. It’s the concept that more male pollen-producing plants are being planted compared to pollen-absorbing female plants. The result? More pollen in the air, which some experts claim is worsening seasonal allergies year after year. But is that really the case? In this week’s Stay Tuned we’ll break down if botanical sexism is to blame, and what small steps we can all do to slow down the pollen crisis.