Stuff Mom Never Told you
Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Mother-in-Law or Monster-in-Law?
Most people are familiar with the trope of the terrible, ...
Most people are familiar with the trope of the terrible, no good mother-in-law, and studies confirm often-strained mother-in-law relationships. So does this stereotype have evolutionary roots? Listen in to learn more.
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Do New Year’s resolutions work?
Humans have made New Year’s resolutions for millennia – and ...
Humans have made New Year’s resolutions for millennia – and had a terrible time sticking to them. So, great expectations aside, why do most resolutions fail? Listen in to learn more about science of willpower and how to stick with resolutions.
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Is foodie culture the new art?
Is food porn unhealthy? Do foodies represent a cultural era ...
Is food porn unhealthy? Do foodies represent a cultural era of feast or famine? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the rise of the foodie and the culinary hipster.
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Is food the new sex?
Have food morals replaced sexual morals? Do modern humans want ...
Have food morals replaced sexual morals? Do modern humans want pizza and chocolate more than sex? Surveys suggest yes. Listen in to learn more about how food and sex collide in the brain.
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How much is virginity worth?
What’s the deal with virginity auctions? Why is virginity associated ...
What’s the deal with virginity auctions? Why is virginity associated with both sacredness and stigma, especially for women? Is virginity a valueless construct rather than an actual physical state?
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Should we ignore food expiration dates?
Tis the season for throwing away tons of food. Did ...
Tis the season for throwing away tons of food. Did you know that the federal government only mandates expiration dates on infant formula and baby food? What do the dates on food packaging really mean? Tune in to learn more about food waste.
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UTIs 101
How do urinary tract infections happen? Why are cranberries the ...
How do urinary tract infections happen? Why are cranberries the magical fruit cure for UTIs? Join Cristen and Caroline as they take a closer look at urinary tract infections, from what they are to how they work -- and why men can get UTIs, too.
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Does the rhythm method work?
What is the rhythm method and who developed it? Why ...
What is the rhythm method and who developed it? Why is the rhythm method referred to as "Catholic roulette"? Are the rhythm method and other forms of natural birth control effective? Join Cristen and Caroline to learn the answers to these questions and more.
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Is dieting antifeminist?
Kjiersten Gruys went a year without looking in a mirror ...
Kjiersten Gruys went a year without looking in a mirror to readjust how she looks at her body. So how does losing weight for health compare to losing weight to meet beauty standards? Is intentional weight loss a feminist choice or feminist fail?
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The Friendzone
What is the “friendzone” and where did the term come ...
What is the “friendzone” and where did the term come from? How does getting in – and out – of the friendzone work? Can friendships survive the friendzone? (Studies say maybe.) Tune in to learn more.
