Stuff Mom Never Told you
Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Why are romance novels so popular?
Believe it or not, romance novels are the best-selling fiction ...
Believe it or not, romance novels are the best-selling fiction genre. Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the common romance novel heroes, heroines and themes, ultimately asking what romance novels tell us about female arousal.
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HPV vaccine update
The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most commonly transmitted ...
The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most commonly transmitted sexually-transmitted disease, and researchers have noted a rise in HPV-related cancers. Is the HPV vaccine safe and effective? Listen in to learn more about HPV.
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Halloween Slasher Spectacular!
Do slasher films glorify sex and violence toward women? What ...
Do slasher films glorify sex and violence toward women? What is the "final girl" archetype, and what can we learn from other slasher film tropes? Join Caroline and Cristen as they delve into the evolution of the slasher film genre.
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Trailblazing Lesbians You Should Know
Guess what? Awesome, history-making lesbians aren’t limited Ellen and Rachel ...
Guess what? Awesome, history-making lesbians aren’t limited Ellen and Rachel Maddow. This episode covers famous lesbians you might not know about, but should and also asks if it's harder to be openly gay and female in the professional and public spheres.
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Does birth control affect future fertility?
Do oral contraceptives make it harder to get pregnant down ...
Do oral contraceptives make it harder to get pregnant down the road? Do IUDs increase pregnancy risks? Does abortion endanger long-term fertility? Tune in for the answers to these questions (and more) in this episode.
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Women on TV
Are women the new misogynists on fall TV? Has the ...
Are women the new misogynists on fall TV? Has the portrayal of women on television improved? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the state of women in front of -- and behind -- the camera.
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History of The Playboy Club
The first Playboy Club opened in 1960. Waitresses called “bunnies” ...
The first Playboy Club opened in 1960. Waitresses called “bunnies” earned up to $1,000 per week, and the club aimed for a certain cachet. Yet when Gloria Steinem went undercover as a bunny she called it deplorable. So what happened? Tune in to find out.
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Is Masturbation Good For You?
In this follow-up to the earlier masturbation episode, Cristen and ...
In this follow-up to the earlier masturbation episode, Cristen and Caroline investigate the pros and cons of masturbation. Does it threaten relationships? What happens when masturbation provokes jealousy in relationships? Tune in to find out.
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Masturbation by the Numbers
Masturbation can be a sensitive subject, and many people are ...
Masturbation can be a sensitive subject, and many people are uncomfortable asking questions about the practice. For example: Do men masturbate more than women? Is there an evolutionary explanation for masturbation? Tune in to learn more.
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The Singlehood Stigma
More people are delaying or avoiding marriage, and also raising ...
More people are delaying or avoiding marriage, and also raising children outside of wedlock. Are single people penalized? Join Cristen and Caroline as they look at the statistics and explain why single women over 25 are the most stigmatized.