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Nikolaas Tinbergen’s concept of “supernormal stimulus” explains why humans are attracted to a heightened version of reality.
From “mutilated males” to “wandering wombs,” dodgy science affects how we view the female body still today.
A textbook pregnancy consists of three trimesters. The baby develops at a relatively predictable rate during this time, from pomegranate seed to avocado to watermelon. And mom’s body adapts accordingly […]
New research from the University of Granada found that stress could help determine sex.
Since 2015, the Women in the Workplace report has evaluated the successes of women in corporate America alongside the challenges they face. Sponsored by McKinsey & Co. and Lean In, […]
At first blush, the damages done by sexual harassment seem obvious. Make that incredibly obvious. Such behavior exposes our organizations to legal consequences and the subsequent financial fallout. And in […]
User-driven sites lead to user-based bias.
A new study shows that beauty standards affect whether or not accusers are believed.
No, being interested in BDSM does not mean you had a traumatic childhood.
She’s the reason you’re able to work and chat from home.
The pieces don’t represent an army, they stand in for the Western social order.
Monogamy is often considered a key component of traditional marriages, but it’s only half the story.
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The unfamiliar landscape of America’s medical past is marked by bizarre incidents, forgotten breakthroughs and selfless sacrifice.
A study of the Mosuo women, known for their matriarchy, suggests that gender roles can influence our health outcomes.
Is your masturbation routine benefitting your sex life? Here’s how to tell…
Turns out gender assumptions have been going on for quite some time.
The color of toys has a much deeper effect on children than some parents may realize.
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The ability to speak up and ask will give these future leaders a much needed boost.
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‘Little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems.’
A new survey also found that women executives believe imposter syndrome to be common among women in corporate America.
43% of people think they can get a sense of someone’s personality by their picture.
Positive, romantic thoughts could produce positive, romantic outcomes while dating.
Dominique Crenn, the only female chef in America with three Michelin stars, joins Big Think Live.
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Is indulging in erotic content good or bad for your sex life?
Big Think co-founder and CEO Victoria Brown breaks down the process of transitioning from founder to boss in her new book, Digital Goddess.
Science has been male-biased far too long.
Surveys show three different types of couples who live apart together.
There are several things both men and women can do to actively boost low libido, according to research.
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Charles Duhigg as he interviews Victoria Montgomery Brown, co-founder and CEO of Big Think.
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This study has linked female porn consumption to orgasms that are easier to achieve and more satisfying during both masturbation and partnered sex.