Stuff Mom Never Told You
Episodes
Is my brain making me buy things I don't need?
06 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Stereotypes peg women as shopaholics, but studies show that both men and women are susceptible to compulsive shopping. Discover how our brains -- and ...
Will there ever be male birth control?
01 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Several methods of male birth control, from implants to injections, are currently being tested. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find...
What is the lipstick indicator?
31 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Can lipstick predict economic trends and consumer confidence? The lipstick indicator says it can. Find out if fashion and beauty really affect economi...
Should I donate my eggs?
25 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Modern reproductive technology allows women to donate their eggs. Egg donation can be lucrative, but it's also complicated. Tune in as Molly and Crist...
Is there a gender wage gap?
23 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 deb...
Do you really need to have a period every month?
18 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Advances in birth control have made monthly menstrual periods optional, but is it healthy to skip periods? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.c...
Are diamonds a girl's best friend?
16 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Where do food cravings come from?
11 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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? De...
Is marriage a good investment?
09 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Do women dislike negotiation?
04 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Are men and women socialized to pursue or avoid negotiation? This episode takes a look at the social factors influencing negotiation in this podcast f...
How Jealousy Works
02 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
How the Girl Scouts Work
25 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Girl Scouts and their cookies are as American as apple pie, but where did they come from? Discover the sweet -- and sometimes controversial -- story o...
Does a lack of sleep make you fat?
23 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 HowStuff...
What's the deal with pink and blue?
18 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Precocious Puberty Works
16 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
An increasing amount of girls are experiencing a condition known as precocious puberty, where the onset of puberty comes earlier and earlier. Learn mo...
Why do women have more migraines than men?
11 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
How Office Politics Works
10 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Do men and women have different brains?
05 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
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? C...