Stuff Mom Never Told you
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Summer Shorts: Vajazzling
What is vajazzling, and why did women start gluing crystals ...
What is vajazzling, and why did women start gluing crystals on their bikini lines? Does vajazzling pose health risks? And what about the male equivalent -- pejazzling? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the unique body art known as vajazzling.
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Man Boobs 101
What is gynecomastia? Believe it or not, man boobs are ...
What is gynecomastia? Believe it or not, man boobs are a normal part of male adolescent development. In this episode, Cristen and Caroline investigate man boob bullying and the psychological impact of gynecomastia.
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Where did gypsies come from?
Does “My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding” accurately portray gypsy/traveler culture? ...
Does “My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding” accurately portray gypsy/traveler culture? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen examine the not-so-simple history of gypsies, as well as the culture of gypsies in the United States.
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Are working moms happier?
In this episode, Cristen and Caroline look at mothers across ...
In this episode, Cristen and Caroline look at mothers across the employment spectrum, exploring how the ‘Mommy Wars’ pit working moms against non-working moms. Listen in to learn more about working moms -- and why part-time employed moms are the happiest.
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Digging Up Women Archaeologists
Where are the women in archaeology? What is the ‘Indiana ...
Where are the women in archaeology? What is the ‘Indiana Jones effect'? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the lives of Agatha Christie and other notable women in archaeology.
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How Rehab Works
Every year, a few celebrities take a trip to the ...
Every year, a few celebrities take a trip to the Betty Ford Clinic -- but who was Betty Ford? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen explore the mainstreaming of drug/alcohol rehab programs, as well as the odds of relapsing after rehab.
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Are women more prone to addiction?
Did you know that female addiction tends to “telescope,” intensifying ...
Did you know that female addiction tends to “telescope,” intensifying more quickly than male addiction? Doctors are just now understanding sex differences in substance abuse and addiction behaviors. Listen in to learn more about estrogen and addiction.
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What are SlutWalks?
SlutWalks have drawn a lot of attention -- but what ...
SlutWalks have drawn a lot of attention -- but what are they? What is the etymology of “slut,” and should women reclaim it? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the history of SlutWalk activism, along with controversy surrounding the movement.
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Uncomfortable Histories of High School Prom
In 2012, U.S. parents will spend $1,087 to send their ...
In 2012, U.S. parents will spend $1,087 to send their child to prom. It's a big business, but how did it get started? Caroline and Cristen recount the checkered past of the prom, including racial segregation, sexual discrimination and the ACLU.
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When should parents talk to their kids about sex?
Does “the talk” make a difference in teen sexual behavior? ...
Does “the talk” make a difference in teen sexual behavior? Is it true that 40% of adolescents get “the talk” after they’ve engaged in sexual intercourse? How should parents talk about sex with LGBT youth? Tune in for more with Cristen and Caroline.
