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Stuff Mom Never Told You

Why are there more male chefs? Does size really matter? Molly and Cristen get to the bottom of gender-related topics and stereotypes in Stuff Mom Never Told You, a podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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  1. Does size matter?

    Wednesday at 11:20 AM

    Statistical evidence suggests that men are very preoccupied with the size of their penises. But should they be? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine statistics and syndromes and debunk some myths in their quest to answer this age-old question.

  2. Do men and women cook differently?

    Monday at 12:11 PM

    Traditionally, cooking has been considered a female task. Yet in the professional realm, men predominate. Why? Do men and women cook food diffently? Molly and Cristen explore gender issues in the culinary world in this episode.

  3. How has Title IX evolved?

    Wed July 21, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Although Title IX is now associated with its impact on female athletics in educational arenas, the woman who spurred the law's passage had a different agenda. Molly and Cristen examine Title IX's origins, present and controversial future in this episode.

  4. Why did Chinese women bind their feet?

    Mon July 19, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Foot binding is an ancient Chinese practice that was popular for centuries before it was outlawed in 1912. Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this extreme practice's history, cultural significance, controversies and side effects in this episode.

  5. Why do men propose?

    Wed July 14, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    In most modern cultures, it's traditional for men to propose marriage to women. But where did this tradition come from? Should women propose to men? Molly and Cristen investigate the origins and cultural significance of marriage proposals in this episode.

  6. Why are bad boys appealing?

    Mon July 12, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    According to anecdotal evidence and some studies, women are often attracted to "bad boys" -- risk-taking, narcissistic types. Molly and Cristen discuss three personality traits that make bad boys (and girls) appealing in this episode.

  7. What's it like to have a baby in the NICU?

    Wed July 7, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore how babies are cared for at a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, and share tips for parents with children in the NICU.

  8. Condoms, Condoms, Condoms!

    Mon July 5, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Condoms have a surprisingly long and storied history, as well as lots of fun nicknames! Molly and Cristen take a detailed look at these popular prophylactics, past and present, in this episode.

  9. Can you die of a broken heart?

    Wed June 30, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Someone who is suffering from emotional stress and pain is said to have a "broken heart," but only in a metaphorical sense. Sometimes, however, the damage can be physical. Find out how Broken Heart Syndrome works -- and if it's fatal -- in this episode.

  10. The Sobering History of Women Bartending

    Mon June 28, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Today female bartenders are common across America -- but this wasn't always the case. Join Molly and Cristen as they explore the history of women bartenders in the US, touching on feminism, employment rights, and the invention of the cosmo along the way.

 
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