http://www.howstuffworks.com Is co-sleeping good for children? Do bras serve a purpose? For lively, informative discussions of gender-related topics and trends, tune in to Stuff Mom Never Told You, a podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Discovery Channel, LLC. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:19:20 -0500 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) 60 Society & Culture http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/smnty-logo.jpg http://www.howstuffworks.com podcast@howstuffworks.com Discovery Channel, LLC. HowStuffWorks.com no howstuffworks, stuff your mother never told you, women, girls, women's issues Stuff Mom Never Told You Is co-sleeping good for children? Do bras serve a purpose? For lively, informative discussions of gender-related topics and trends, tune in to Stuff Mom Never Told You, a podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-11-09-smnty-child-sleep-your-bed.mp3 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen discuss attachment parenting and weigh the pros and cons of co-sleeping. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:13:50 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-11-09-smnty-child-sleep-your-bed.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, attachment parenting, co-sleeping 00:24:12 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen discuss attachment parenting and weigh the pros and cons of co-sleeping. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-11-04-smnty-women-men-pain.mp3 Studies suggest that women and men do sometimes experience pain differently. Join Molly and Cristen as they explore male and female experiences of pain -- and the implications of this gender difference -- in this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:44:05 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-11-04-smnty-women-men-pain.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women men pain 00:19:48 Studies suggest that women and men do sometimes experience pain differently. Join Molly and Cristen as they explore male and female experiences of pain -- and the implications of this gender difference -- in this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-11-02-smnty-cheerleading-considered-sport.mp3 Since cheerleading first appeared on the scene, it has morphed from simple cheering into an extremely athletic activity. Does that make it a sport? In this episode, Molly and Cristen delve deep into the history and practices of cheerleading to find out. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:07:06 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-11-02-smnty-cheerleading-considered-sport.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, cheerleading sport or not, radical cheerleaders 00:27:49 Since cheerleading first appeared on the scene, it has morphed from simple cheering into an extremely athletic activity. Does that make it a sport? In this episode, Molly and Cristen delve deep into the history and practices of cheerleading to find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-28-smnty-witches.mp3 In popular culture, witchcraft is commonly associated with women, but in fact, men can be witches, too. In this special Halloween episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the history, practices and many different definitions and conceptions of witches. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:45:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-28-smnty-witches.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, witches women, warlock, Wicca, witch camps 00:28:54 In popular culture, witchcraft is commonly associated with women, but in fact, men can be witches, too. In this special Halloween episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the history, practices and many different definitions and conceptions of witches. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-26-smnty-women-attracted-vampires.mp3 Unless you've been hiding under a rock lately, you've probably noticed that there's a vampire craze afoot, especially among women. Why? Tune in as Molly, Cristen and a very special guest weigh in on vampire fiction and women's attraction to vampires. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:36:11 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-26-smnty-women-attracted-vampires.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women attracted vampires, Twilight, Charlaine Harris 00:26:57 Unless you've been hiding under a rock lately, you've probably noticed that there's a vampire craze afoot, especially among women. Why? Tune in as Molly, Cristen and a very special guest weigh in on vampire fiction and women's attraction to vampires. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-21-smnty-circumcision.mp3 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen tackle a "sensitive" topic -- male circumcision. Listen in as they discuss circumcision in detail, from ancient and modern procedures to the pros and cons of the practice. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:48:49 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-21-smnty-circumcision.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, circumcision, foreskin, is circumcision necessary? 00:25:43 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen tackle a "sensitive" topic -- male circumcision. Listen in as they discuss circumcision in detail, from ancient and modern procedures to the pros and cons of the practice. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-19-smnty-gender-gap-crime.mp3 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Cristen and Molly take a closer look at statistics and stereotypes related to women and crime. Tune in as they attempt to answer the question: Is there a gender gap in crime? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:20:04 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-19-smnty-gender-gap-crime.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, gender gap crime, female crime 00:21:41 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Cristen and Molly take a closer look at statistics and stereotypes related to women and crime. Tune in as they attempt to answer the question: Is there a gender gap in crime? HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-14-smnty-history-menstrual-products.mp3 Join Molly and Cristen as they take a fun-filled romp through the history of menstrual products -- from ancient Egyptian papyrus products to reusable menstrual cups -- in this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:23:55 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-14-smnty-history-menstrual-products.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, history of menstrual products, menstrual cups 00:27:05 Join Molly and Cristen as they take a fun-filled romp through the history of menstrual products -- from ancient Egyptian papyrus products to reusable menstrual cups -- in this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-12-smnty-women-lose-hair.mp3 Female baldness isn't as common or as well-researched as male hair loss, but it does affect a surprisingly large number of women. Learn more about the various types of female baldness and their causes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:39:01 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-12-smnty-women-lose-hair.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, female baldness, alopecia, trichotillomania, androgen, telogen 00:17:37 Female baldness isn't as common or as well-researched as male hair loss, but it does affect a surprisingly large number of women. Learn more about the various types of female baldness and their causes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-07-smnty-women-attached-hair.mp3 Women and hair have always had a complicated relationship. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a look at cultural perceptions of women's hair, women's emotional attachment to their locks and bad hair days in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:21:32 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-07-smnty-women-attached-hair.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women hair attachment, bad hair day 00:25:55 Women and hair have always had a complicated relationship. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a look at cultural perceptions of women's hair, women's emotional attachment to their locks and bad hair days in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-05-smnty-dating-going-extinct.mp3 There's been a lot of buzz recently about the "hook-up culture" and whether or not it has an effect on women and traditional dating. Tune in for Molly and Cristen's funny, thoughtful take on the topic. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:31:50 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-10-05-smnty-dating-going-extinct.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, dating extinct, hook-up culture 00:18:59 There's been a lot of buzz recently about the "hook-up culture" and whether or not it has an effect on women and traditional dating. Tune in for Molly and Cristen's funny, thoughtful take on the topic. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-30-smnty-womens-magazine-good.mp3 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen discuss the pros and cons of women's magazines and explore their origins in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:07:38 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-30-smnty-womens-magazine-good.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women's magazines, helen gurley brown, Cosmo 00:24:38 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen discuss the pros and cons of women's magazines and explore their origins in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-28-smnty-talk-dating-violence.mp3 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen discuss how to recognize dating violence, tips for dealing with abuse and why it's a topic that should be addressed. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:54:02 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-28-smnty-talk-dating-violence.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, dating violence, domestic violence, emotional abuse 00:26:46 In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen discuss how to recognize dating violence, tips for dealing with abuse and why it's a topic that should be addressed. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-23-smnty-miss-ms-mrs.mp3 American women have a wide range of options when it comes to forms of address. Where did all these honorifics come from? How do women decide which one to adopt? Discover the fascinating story of Ms., Mrs. and Ms. in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:48:10 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-23-smnty-miss-ms-mrs.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, miss, ms., mrs. 00:25:10 American women have a wide range of options when it comes to forms of address. Where did all these honorifics come from? How do women decide which one to adopt? Discover the fascinating story of Ms., Mrs. and Ms. in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-21-smnty-burlesque-stripping.mp3 Since 2002, there's been a resurgence of interest in burlesque, an old-fashioned form of striptease. But is burlesque just another form of stripping? Explore the the fascinating history and practice of burlesque in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:29:12 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-21-smnty-burlesque-stripping.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, burlesque, stripping, vaudeville, striptease 00:21:17 Since 2002, there's been a resurgence of interest in burlesque, an old-fashioned form of striptease. But is burlesque just another form of stripping? Explore the the fascinating history and practice of burlesque in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-16-smnty-women-funny.mp3 These days, you'll find lots of comediennes and female comedy writers, but that hasn't always been the case. Join Molly and Cristen as they discuss past and present ideas about women with a sense of humor in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:49:33 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-16-smnty-women-funny.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women funny, Lucille Ball, Tiny Fey 00:26:03 These days, you'll find lots of comediennes and female comedy writers, but that hasn't always been the case. Join Molly and Cristen as they discuss past and present ideas about women with a sense of humor in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-14-smnty-menstruation-taboo.mp3 Menstruation is a fact of life for women, but there is still a reticence to discuss the topic, even in modern society. Join Molly and Cristen as they have a frank, humorous discussion of an "unmentionable" topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:28:30 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-14-smnty-menstruation-taboo.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, menstruation, menstrual taboo, period, gross 00:30:09 Menstruation is a fact of life for women, but there is still a reticence to discuss the topic, even in modern society. Join Molly and Cristen as they have a frank, humorous discussion of an "unmentionable" topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-09-smnty-lipstick.mp3 Long before that little tube of lip color became ubiquitous, women found ways to brighten their lips. Get the scoop on lipstick's ancient origins, controversial history, bizarre ingredients and symbolism in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:04:39 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-09-smnty-lipstick.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, lipstick, lipstick beetles, lipstick cow brains 00:23:03 Long before that little tube of lip color became ubiquitous, women found ways to brighten their lips. Get the scoop on lipstick's ancient origins, controversial history, bizarre ingredients and symbolism in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-07-smnty-keep-maiden-name.mp3 Current studies report that a majority of American women adopt their husband's surname upon marriage, while a minority do not. Learn more about the origins and implications of this alternative tradition in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:45:44 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-07-smnty-keep-maiden-name.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, maiden names, married names, hyphenated names 00:22:51 Current studies report that a majority of American women adopt their husband's surname upon marriage, while a minority do not. Learn more about the origins and implications of this alternative tradition in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-02-smnty-role-women-military.mp3 Due in part to their accomplishments in recent conflicts, women's role in the U.S. military is expanding. Learn more about the changing role of women in the military -- and the challenges they still face -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:43:29 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-09-02-smnty-role-women-military.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told, women in the military, female soldiers 00:14:40 Due in part to their accomplishments in recent conflicts, women's role in the U.S. military is expanding. Learn more about the changing role of women in the military -- and the challenges they still face -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-31-smnty-living-together-divorce.mp3 Today, the majority of couples choose to live together before marriage, but some studies suggest that this may increase their chances of divorce. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:04:50 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-31-smnty-living-together-divorce.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, living together before marriage, cohabitation, divorce 00:19:03 Today, the majority of couples choose to live together before marriage, but some studies suggest that this may increase their chances of divorce. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-26-smnty-planned-parenthood.mp3 Planned Parenthood is a controversial organization that provides reproductive healthcare to women and men. Join Molly and Cristen as they examine Planned Parenthood's history, controversies and services in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:47:28 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-26-smnty-planned-parenthood.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger, reproductive health 00:22:10 Planned Parenthood is a controversial organization that provides reproductive healthcare to women and men. Join Molly and Cristen as they examine Planned Parenthood's history, controversies and services in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-24-smnty-brides-wear-white.mp3 Brides in countries like America and Britain often opt for white dresses, but where did this trend get its start? Discover the origins of white wedding gowns -- and the quirky history of the veil -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:52:58 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-24-smnty-brides-wear-white.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, why do brides wear white 00:17:50 Brides in countries like America and Britain often opt for white dresses, but where did this trend get its start? Discover the origins of white wedding gowns -- and the quirky history of the veil -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-19-smnty-sororities-bad-rap.mp3 Negative stereotypes about sororities abound, but are they deserved? Molly and Cristen explore the history, practices and reputation of modern sororities in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:33:44 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-19-smnty-sororities-bad-rap.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, sororities bad rap, 00:22:58 Negative stereotypes about sororities abound, but are they deserved? Molly and Cristen explore the history, practices and reputation of modern sororities in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-17-smnty-iud-unpopular.mp3 Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, get a bad rap in the United States, but they're starting to make a comeback. Find out why these devices became unpopular in the first place -- and why that's starting to change -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:33:58 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-17-smnty-iud-unpopular.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, IUDs unpopular, intrauterine devices 00:13:08 Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, get a bad rap in the United States, but they're starting to make a comeback. Find out why these devices became unpopular in the first place -- and why that's starting to change -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-12-smnty-polygamy.mp3 Polygamy isn't a legal practice in the United States, but it's fairly common in other parts of the world. Join Molly and Cristen as they weigh the pros and cons of this practice, both for women and men, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:07:52 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-12-smnty-polygamy.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, polygamy, Mormons, Big Love, polygyny, polyandry 00:18:12 Polygamy isn't a legal practice in the United States, but it's fairly common in other parts of the world. Join Molly and Cristen as they weigh the pros and cons of this practice, both for women and men, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-10-smnty-women-wear-highheels.mp3 High heels are a popular fashion accoutrement for modern women, but they also cause foot and knee problems. So why do women still wear them? Learn more about high heels -- including their surpising origins -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:51:27 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-10-smnty-women-wear-highheels.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women high heels, high heels France 00:20:09 High heels are a popular fashion accoutrement for modern women, but they also cause foot and knee problems. So why do women still wear them? Learn more about high heels -- including their surpising origins -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-05-smnty-online-dating.mp3 Online dating is an increasingly popular way of meeting people, but does it really work? Molly and Cristen discuss how online dating compares to regular dating in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:01:09 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-05-smnty-online-dating.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, online dating, eharmony, match.com 00:20:05 Online dating is an increasingly popular way of meeting people, but does it really work? Molly and Cristen discuss how online dating compares to regular dating in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-03-smnty-nancy-drew.mp3 Nancy Drew is a classic heroine from literature who has inspired generations of girls and women. Molly and Cristen take a closer look at literature's beloved female detective -- including her surprising origins -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:13:39 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-08-03-smnty-nancy-drew.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, Nancy Drew mysteries, Edward Stratemeyer 00:18:21 Nancy Drew is a classic heroine from literature who has inspired generations of girls and women. Molly and Cristen take a closer look at literature's beloved female detective -- including her surprising origins -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-29-smnty-shark-smell-blood.mp3 With their acute sense of smell, sharks can detect minute quantities of blood from miles away. Does this mean that female swimmers who are menstruating should be wary or avoid swimming? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:23:38 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-29-smnty-shark-smell-blood.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, sharks smell blood, sharks menstrual blood 00:14:43 With their acute sense of smell, sharks can detect minute quantities of blood from miles away. Does this mean that female swimmers who are menstruating should be wary or avoid swimming? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-27-smnty-men-women-video-games.mp3 Traditional video games have always attracted more male players than female, but why? Tune in as Molly and Cristen discuss possible reasons for this trend -- and what's changing it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:51:33 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-27-smnty-men-women-video-games.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, men video games, women video games 00:17:21 Traditional video games have always attracted more male players than female, but why? Tune in as Molly and Cristen discuss possible reasons for this trend -- and what's changing it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-22-smnty-african-girls-hiv.mp3 Shistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that significantly affects HIV transmission in Africans, particularly females. Find out how prevention of this "snail fever" could impact the spread of HIV in Africa in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:30:31 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-22-smnty-african-girls-hiv.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, parasite prevention, shistosomiasis, African girls, HIV 00:13:46 Shistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that significantly affects HIV transmission in Africans, particularly females. Find out how prevention of this "snail fever" could impact the spread of HIV in Africa in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-20-smnty-fail-gender-test.mp3 As gender tests reveal, determining physical gender isn't as clear-cut as you'd think. Discover why and how gender can be ambiguous in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:52:17 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-20-smnty-fail-gender-test.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, fail gender test, ambiguous genitalia 00:18:00 As gender tests reveal, determining physical gender isn't as clear-cut as you'd think. Discover why and how gender can be ambiguous in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-15-smnty-parasites-razor-burn.mp3 A recent theory about human hairlessness cites parasites as the cause. Find out how parasites relate to hair -- and some fascinating facts about shaving habits -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:24:26 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-15-smnty-parasites-razor-burn.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, parasites, razor burn, hairless water apes 00:16:02 A recent theory about human hairlessness cites parasites as the cause. Find out how parasites relate to hair -- and some fascinating facts about shaving habits -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-13-smnty-women-live-longer.mp3 Studies show that women tend to outlive men. But why? Molly and Cristen explore the many factors that might contribute to female longevity in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:29:15 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-13-smnty-women-live-longer.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women live longer, genes, habits, menstruation 00:14:31 Studies show that women tend to outlive men. But why? Molly and Cristen explore the many factors that might contribute to female longevity in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-08-smnty-surrogacy.mp3 Surrogacy involves carrying a child for a woman who cannot conceive, but there's a lot more to it than that. Tune in as Molly and Cristen explore the intricacies of surrogacy in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:45:16 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-08-smnty-surrogacy.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, surrogacy, altruistic, commercial 00:19:22 Surrogacy involves carrying a child for a woman who cannot conceive, but there's a lot more to it than that. Tune in as Molly and Cristen explore the intricacies of surrogacy in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-06-smnty-chick-lit.mp3 Chick lit is a term used to describe literature geared toward female readers. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this popular -- and oft-maligned -- genre in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:35:41 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-06-smnty-chick-lit.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, chick lit, women's fiction, popular 00:20:41 Chick lit is a term used to describe literature geared toward female readers. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this popular -- and oft-maligned -- genre in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-01-smnty-organic-foods-healthier.mp3 Organic foods have been touted as more nutritious for you, but they're also more expensive. Are they really healthier? Are they worth the cost? Molly and Cristen weigh the pros and cons of buying organic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:38:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-07-01-smnty-organic-foods-healthier.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, organic foods healthier, USDA organic 00:18:57 Organic foods have been touted as more nutritious for you, but they're also more expensive. Are they really healthier? Are they worth the cost? Molly and Cristen weigh the pros and cons of buying organic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-29-smnty-clothing-size.mp3 Women shopping for clothes often find that sizes are less than standard. Why the confusing system? Learn more about the history -- and future -- of women's clothing sizes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:14:04 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-29-smnty-clothing-size.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women's clothing sizes, Civil War, survey 00:20:19 Women shopping for clothes often find that sizes are less than standard. Why the confusing system? Learn more about the history -- and future -- of women's clothing sizes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-24-smnty-anti-aging.mp3 In this podcast, the SMNTY crew explores what's in anti-aging cremes marketed to women -- and whether any of them actually work -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:41:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-24-smnty-anti-aging.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, anti-aging creme, anti-aging cream 00:13:49 In this podcast, the SMNTY crew explores what's in anti-aging cremes marketed to women -- and whether any of them actually work -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-22-smnty-patent-breast-cancer.mp3 The ACLU recently filed a lawsuit against a company that holds a patent on two breast cancer genes. Find out why the patent is controversial and how it affects women's health in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:51:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-22-smnty-patent-breast-cancer.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, breast cancer genes, patent, Myriad, ACLU 00:13:02 The ACLU recently filed a lawsuit against a company that holds a patent on two breast cancer genes. Find out why the patent is controversial and how it affects women's health in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-17-smnty-renewable-resource.mp3 Renewable resources can have a major impact on the developed and developing worlds. Find out how renewable resources particularly affect women around the world in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:36:12 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-17-smnty-renewable-resource.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, renewable resource 00:16:21 Renewable resources can have a major impact on the developed and developing worlds. Find out how renewable resources particularly affect women around the world in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-15-smnty-sizzle-fizzle.mp3 The initial phase of a romantic relationship sizzles with attraction, but inevitably, those overwhelming feelings start to fizzle. Why? Explore the neurochemistry of love in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:58:55 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-15-smnty-sizzle-fizzle.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, sizzle, fizzle, neurochemistry, love, attachment, attraction 00:17:19 The initial phase of a romantic relationship sizzles with attraction, but inevitably, those overwhelming feelings start to fizzle. Why? Explore the neurochemistry of love in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-10-smnty-anabolic-steroids.mp3 Studies say that male athletes are more likely to use anabolic steroids than females. Why? Tune in to explore possible reasons for this difference -- and some disturbing trends in female steroid use -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:16:51 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-10-smnty-anabolic-steroids.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, HCG, anabolic steroids, men, women, weight, steroid 00:15:32 Studies say that male athletes are more likely to use anabolic steroids than females. Why? Tune in to explore possible reasons for this difference -- and some disturbing trends in female steroid use -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-08-smnty-surprising-recycle.mp3 These days, recycling goes way beyond glass and paper. How about old shoes? Prom dresses? Join Molly and Cristen as they discuss some of the surprising things you can recycle in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:27:14 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-08-smnty-surprising-recycle.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, surprising, recycle, shoes, cell phone, environment, green 00:16:22 These days, recycling goes way beyond glass and paper. How about old shoes? Prom dresses? Join Molly and Cristen as they discuss some of the surprising things you can recycle in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-03-smnty-men-women-happier.mp3 An objective measure of happiness is difficult to come by, but researchers say there are definite trends. Sometimes men are happier, and sometimes women are. Explore the science of happiness in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:37:42 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-03-smnty-men-women-happier.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, men, women, happier, differences, science of happiness, mood, happy 00:18:45 An objective measure of happiness is difficult to come by, but researchers say there are definite trends. Sometimes men are happier, and sometimes women are. Explore the science of happiness in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-01-smnty-birth-control-libido.mp3 Birth control is an effective contraceptive, but it may also dampen a woman's sex drive. Tune in to find out what studies and anecdotal evidence have to say about birth control and side effects in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:15:59 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-06-01-smnty-birth-control-libido.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, birth control, libido 00:14:09 Birth control is an effective contraceptive, but it may also dampen a woman's sex drive. Tune in to find out what studies and anecdotal evidence have to say about birth control and side effects in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-27-smnty-women-cry-more.mp3 One study reports that women cry roughly four times as often as men, and historically women are often depicted as more prone to weeping -- but why? Learn more about crying in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 27 May 2009 12:30:00 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-27-smnty-women-cry-more.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, do women cry more, women cry more than men 00:20:35 One study reports that women cry roughly four times as often as men, and historically women are often depicted as more prone to weeping -- but why? Learn more about crying in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-25-smnty-barbie-secret-past.mp3 Barbie is an extremely popular children's toy, but her origins aren't so innocent. Uncover Barbie's dark, secret past in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 25 May 2009 15:49:44 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-25-smnty-barbie-secret-past.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, barbie, secret past 00:21:11 Barbie is an extremely popular children's toy, but her origins aren't so innocent. Uncover Barbie's dark, secret past in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-20-smnty-geisha-job.mp3 Westerners have often misunderstood the role of the geisha in Japanese culture, but these women are neither prostitutes nor concubines. Find out what a geisha's job description entails in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 20 May 2009 10:57:36 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-20-smnty-geisha-job.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, geisha, Japan, job description 00:16:41 Westerners have often misunderstood the role of the geisha in Japanese culture, but these women are neither prostitutes nor concubines. Find out what a geisha's job description entails in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-18-smnty-marilyn-monroe-hormone.mp3 A study from the University of Texas has identified what is being called the 'Marilyn Monroe' hormone. Find out what this new hormone suggests about female mating habits and body type in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 18 May 2009 14:06:01 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-18-smnty-marilyn-monroe-hormone.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, marilyn monroe hormone, oestradoil, hourglass figure 00:07:22 A study from the University of Texas has identified what is being called the 'Marilyn Monroe' hormone. Find out what this new hormone suggests about female mating habits and body type in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-13-smnty-recession-dynamics.mp3 More men than women have lost their jobs due to the recession, and male participation in the domestic sphere has increased as a result. Tune in to learn how the recession is affecting domestic dynamics in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 13 May 2009 13:27:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-13-smnty-recession-dynamics.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, recession, domestic dynamic, men, women, jobs 00:11:55 More men than women have lost their jobs due to the recession, and male participation in the domestic sphere has increased as a result. Tune in to learn how the recession is affecting domestic dynamics in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-11-smnty-wash-hair.mp3 Lather-rinse-repeat is a common mantra for Americans, but all that shampooing can be bad for your hair. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to uncover past hairwashing trends and a new movement to cut back on the 'poo. Mon, 11 May 2009 09:56:10 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-11-smnty-wash-hair.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, hair, wash, frequency, no 'poo movement, shampoo 00:11:04 Lather-rinse-repeat is a common mantra for Americans, but all that shampooing can be bad for your hair. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to uncover past hairwashing trends and a new movement to cut back on the 'poo. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-06-smnty-roller-derby.mp3 Roller derby is an increasingly popular past-time, but is it sport or spectacle? Listen in as Molly and Cristen examine the nature of roller derby -- from the vociferous fans to the unique teams -- to find the truth in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Wed, 06 May 2009 13:13:52 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-06-smnty-roller-derby.mp3 momstuff@howstuffworks.com (Stuff Mom Never Told You) no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, roller derby, rollergirls 00:17:54 Roller derby is an increasingly popular past-time, but is it sport or spectacle? Listen in as Molly and Cristen examine the nature of roller derby -- from the vociferous fans to the unique teams -- to find the truth in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-04-smnty-women-more-depressed.mp3 Statistics show that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression. But why? Tune in as Molly and Cristen explore the science and stereotypes behind female depression in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Mon, 04 May 2009 10:49:22 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-05-04-smnty-women-more-depressed.mp3 podcast@howstuffworks.com no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, women, depression, men 00:10:30 Statistics show that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression. But why? Tune in as Molly and Cristen explore the science and stereotypes behind female depression in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-29-smnty-single-sex-classrooms.mp3 Some theorists suggest that single-sex classrooms create more effective learning environments, while others disagree. Tune in as Molly and Cristen weigh the arguments for and against gender-segregated classrooms in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:28:33 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-29-smnty-single-sex-classrooms.mp3 00:14:25 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, single sex classrooms, gender, segregation, temperature Some theorists suggest that single-sex classrooms create more effective learning environments, while others disagree. Tune in as Molly and Cristen weigh the arguments for and against gender-segregated classrooms in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-27-smnty-cervical-cancer-vaccine.mp3 HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease in the US, affects both men and women. Could the vaccine that helps women combat HPV-related health problems also benefit men? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:28:33 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-27-smnty-cervical-cancer-vaccine.mp3 00:10:59 no howstuffworks, Stuff Mom Never Told You, cervical cancer vaccine, should boys get the cervical cancer vaccine? HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease in the US, affects both men and women. Could the vaccine that helps women combat HPV-related health problems also benefit men? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-22-smnty-breast-implant-suicide.mp3 Breast implants have become a common surgery across the developed world, but some believe there may be a link between breast implants and suicide. Take a closer look at this startling theory in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:26:33 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-22-smnty-breast-implant-suicide.mp3 00:12:41 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, breast implant, suicide, link, cosmetic surgery Breast implants have become a common surgery across the developed world, but some believe there may be a link between breast implants and suicide. Take a closer look at this startling theory in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-20-smnty-first-lady-hard-job.mp3 The position of first lady is one of the most unique and complex jobs in the United States. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a close look at the first lady's intricate balance between innovation and protocol in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:57:33 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-20-smnty-first-lady-hard-job.mp3 00:14:13 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, first lady, white house first lady The position of first lady is one of the most unique and complex jobs in the United States. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a close look at the first lady's intricate balance between innovation and protocol in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-15-smnty-feminist-evolution.mp3 Join hosts Molly and Cristen as they trace the evolution of feminism -- from the suffrage movement to the modern online incarnations -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:02:33 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-15-smnty-feminist-evolution.mp3 00:15:57 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, feminism, suffrage, antislavery, womanism, riot grrls Join hosts Molly and Cristen as they trace the evolution of feminism -- from the suffrage movement to the modern online incarnations -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-13-smnty-feminist-looks-like.mp3 People have wildly divergent views of what a feminist is. Some eschew the label, while others adopt it readily. Why is feminist such a loaded word? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to explore what feminism means today. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:57:00 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-13-smnty-feminist-looks-like.mp3 00:10:29 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, feminist, feminism, suffrage People have wildly divergent views of what a feminist is. Some eschew the label, while others adopt it readily. Why is feminist such a loaded word? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to explore what feminism means today. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-08-smnty-perfume-more-attractive.mp3 If you're like many women, you've spritzed on perfume before going out. But have you ever wondered what that sweet scent is really doing for you? Sniff out the science and stereotypes behind perfume in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:32:33 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-08-smnty-perfume-more-attractive.mp3 00:12:04 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, perfume, attractive, scent If you're like many women, you've spritzed on perfume before going out. But have you ever wondered what that sweet scent is really doing for you? Sniff out the science and stereotypes behind perfume in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-06-smnty-brain-buy-things.mp3 Stereotypes peg women as shopaholics, but studies show that both men and women are susceptible to compulsive shopping. Discover how our brains -- and savvy marketers -- influence our purchases in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:58:33 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-06-smnty-brain-buy-things.mp3 00:18:38 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, brain, shopping, women, compulsive, insula, neuroeconomics Stereotypes peg women as shopaholics, but studies show that both men and women are susceptible to compulsive shopping. Discover how our brains -- and savvy marketers -- influence our purchases in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-01-smnty-male-birth-control.mp3 Several methods of male birth control, from implants to injections, are currently being tested. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how soon you'll be able to find male birth control in your local p harmacy. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:55:33 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-04-01-smnty-male-birth-control.mp3 00:13:18 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, male birth control, birth control, implants Several methods of male birth control, from implants to injections, are currently being tested. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how soon you'll be able to find male birth control in your local pharmacy. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-30-lipstick-indicator.mp3 Can lipstick predict economic trends and consumer confidence? The lipstick indicator says it can. Find out if fashion and beauty really affect economic trends in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:00:00 +0000 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.discovery.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-30-lipstick-indicator.mp3 00:12:31 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, lipstick indicator, hemline index, consumer confidence Can lipstick predict economic trends and consumer confidence? The lipstick indicator says it can. Find out if fashion and beauty really affect economic trends in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-25-smnty-donate-eggs.mp3 Modern reproductive technology allows women to donate their eggs. Egg donation can be lucrative, but it's also complicated. Tune in as Molly and Cristen discuss the details of egg donation in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1237927490596hsw-smnty-donate-eggs.mp3 00:13:47 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, donate, eggs, money, surgery, legal contract Modern reproductive technology allows women to donate their eggs. Egg donation can be lucrative, but it's also complicated. Tune in as Molly and Cristen discuss the details of egg donation in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-23-smnty-gender-wage-gap.mp3 Statistics show that female workers still bring home less bacon than men. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Molly and Cristen debate possible causes of this gender wage gap and ways to address it. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1237580816697hsw-smnty-gender-wage-gap.mp3 00:14:35 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, wage gap, gender, lilly ledbetter, work Statistics show that female workers still bring home less bacon than men. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Molly and Cristen debate possible causes of this gender wage gap and ways to address it. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-18-smnty-period-every-month.mp3 Advances in birth control have made monthly menstrual periods optional, but is it healthy to skip periods? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to weigh the pros and cons of skipping a monthly period. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1237314225501hsw-smnty-period-every-month.mp3 00:14:40 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, periods, monthly, birth control, skip periods Advances in birth control have made monthly menstrual periods optional, but is it healthy to skip periods? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to weigh the pros and cons of skipping a monthly period. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-16-smnty-diamonds-girl-bff.mp3 Women and diamonds share a special bond, but have you ever wondered why? As it turns out, the answer has a lot to do with clever marketing. Explore the multifaceted history of diamonds in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236877904700hsw-smnty-diamonds-girl-bff.mp3 00:14:01 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, diamonds, girl, engagement, ring, virginity, security Women and diamonds share a special bond, but have you ever wondered why? As it turns out, the answer has a lot to do with clever marketing. Explore the multifaceted history of diamonds in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-11-smnty-food-cravings.mp3 Whether you're longing for cupcakes or chicken wings, food cravings are to blame. Why do we hanker for certain foods? Do women crave more than men? Delve into the tasty topic of food cravings in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236705370269hsw-smnty-food-cravings.mp3 00:14:35 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, food cravings, women, ghrelin, leptin, addiction Whether you're longing for cupcakes or chicken wings, food cravings are to blame. Why do we hanker for certain foods? Do women crave more than men? Delve into the tasty topic of food cravings in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-09-smnty-marriage-good-investment.mp3 Marriage has pros and cons, but is it a good investment? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how matrimony affects your bottom line, particularly if you're a woman. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236369714718hsw-smnty-marriage-good-investment.mp3 00:11:20 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, single, woman, marriage, investment, wedding, taxes Marriage has pros and cons, but is it a good investment? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how matrimony affects your bottom line, particularly if you're a woman. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-04-smnty-negotiation.mp3 Are men and women socialized to pursue or avoid negotiation? This episode takes a look at the social factors influencing negotiation in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236022402483hsw-smnty-negotiation.mp3 00:13:31 no howstuffworks, negotiation, women and men negotiation, gender negotiation differences, stuff mom never told you Are men and women socialized to pursue or avoid negotiation? This episode takes a look at the social factors influencing negotiation in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-03-02-smnty-jealousy.mp3 Shakespeare referred to jealousy as a "green-eyed monster," a beastly emotion that brings out the worst in us. But why do we feel jealous? Are women more jealous than men? Find out how jealousy works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1235154264097hsw-smnty-jealousy.mp3 00:12:44 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, jealousy, envy, men, women, desire, evolution Shakespeare referred to jealousy as a "green-eyed monster," a beastly emotion that brings out the worst in us. But why do we feel jealous? Are women more jealous than men? Find out how jealousy works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-02-25-smnty-girl-scouts.mp3 Girl Scouts and their cookies are as American as apple pie, but where did they come from? Discover the sweet -- and sometimes controversial -- story of the Girl Scouts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1235154211029hsw-smnty-girl-scouts.mp3 00:19:02 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, girl scouts, Juliette Gordon low, Savannah Girl Scouts and their cookies are as American as apple pie, but where did they come from? Discover the sweet -- and sometimes controversial -- story of the Girl Scouts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-02-23-smnty-lack-of-sleep-fat.mp3 When sleep eludes you, are you more prone to put on pounds? Science says yes. Explore the link between sleep and obesity in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1235154314228hsw-smnty-lack-of-sleep-fat.mp3 00:10:22 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, sleep, deprivation, hormones, leptin, ghrelin, appetite When sleep eludes you, are you more prone to put on pounds? Science says yes. Explore the link between sleep and obesity in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-02-18-smnty-pink-blue.mp3 Traditionally, female infants in the US are dressed in pink, and males are dressed in blue -- but why? Tune in and learn more about the pink-and-blue phenomenon in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1234553863159hsw-smnty-pink-blue.mp3 00:10:47 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, pink and blue, gender and color Traditionally, female infants in the US are dressed in pink, and males are dressed in blue -- but why? Tune in and learn more about the pink-and-blue phenomenon in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-02-16-smnty-early-puberty-girls.mp3 An increasing amount of girls are experiencing a condition known as precocious puberty, where the onset of puberty comes earlier and earlier. Learn more about puberty in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Society & Culture: Philosophy Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1234550577711hsw-smnty-early-puberty-girls.mp3 00:15:30 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, puberty, adolescence, are girls hitting puberty earlier? An increasing amount of girls are experiencing a condition known as precocious puberty, where the onset of puberty comes earlier and earlier. Learn more about puberty in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-02-11-smnty-women-migraines.mp3 Seventeen percent of women report migraine pain, but only six percent of men suffer from these debilitating headaches -- why is that? Tune in as our experts take a look at migraines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Society & Culture: Philosophy Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1234299742238hsw-smnty-women-migraines.mp3 00:11:12 no howstuffworks, stuff mom never told you, migraine, migraines, migraine and estrogen Seventeen percent of women report migraine pain, but only six percent of men suffer from these debilitating headaches -- why is that? Tune in as our experts take a look at migraines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-02-10-smnty-office-politics.mp3 Politics isn't restricted to the campaign trail -- you'll encounter it on a daily basis in your office. How do women engage in office politics? Are they better or worse at it than men? Explore these questions -- and more -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Society & Culture: Philosophy Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1234212871987hsw-smnty-office-politics.mp3 00:14:00 no howstuffworks, stuff your mother never told you, office politics, women, mother hen Politics isn't restricted to the campaign trail -- you'll encounter it on a daily basis in your office. How do women engage in office politics? Are they better or worse at it than men? Explore these questions -- and more -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/smnty/2009-02-04-smnty-men-women-brains.mp3 When it comes to gender differences, there's no subject more fraught than our brains. Are men really better at reading maps? Are women wired to gab? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get to the heart of the matter (brain matter, that is). Society & Culture Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:52:22 GMT podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1233783985308hsw-smnty-men-women-brains.mp3 00:13:55 no howstuffworks, stuff your mother never told you, brains, men, women, gray matter, white matter When it comes to gender differences, there's no subject more fraught than our brains. Are men really better at reading maps? Are women wired to gab? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get to the heart of the matter (brain matter, that is). HowStuffWorks.com