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A History of Home Ec Nov 03, 2010

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In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the surprisingly feminist origins and history of Home Economics, an academic discipline that's often referred to as Family and Consumer Sciences today.

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What is asexuality? Nov 01, 2010

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Although asexuality in other organisms is well-understood, human asexuality is more of a mystery to us. Is asexuality a disorder, or an orientation? Molly and Cristen examine what studies and anecdotal evidence reveal about human asexuality.

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Sexy Halloween Costumes, Why? Oct 27, 2010

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These days, "sexy" female costumes for women are all the rage, but has this trend gone too far? And is it demeaning to women or empowering? In this Halloween-themed episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the gender implications of the "sexy" costume craze.

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Motorcycles: Not Just for Boys Oct 25, 2010

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Today the number of female motorcyclists is increasing, but it's not the first time in history that women have driven motorcycles. In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine the fascinating history of women and motorcycles.

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When did women start shaving their legs? Oct 20, 2010

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These days, many women shave their legs on a regular basis and don't give it a second thought. But where did this shaving trend originate? It all started with advertising and a company trying to sell a product, as Molly and Cristen reveal in this episode.

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Why do adults still get acne? Oct 18, 2010

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Acne is typically associated with teenagers and puberty, but unfortunately, it doesn't always go away with age. In this episode, Molly and Cristen talk about what studies and statistics suggest about the phenomenon of adult acne.

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Why do women carry handbags? Oct 13, 2010

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These days, a majority of modern women carry a handbag of some sort. Why are purses so popular with women? And why are they so expensive? In this episode, Molly and Cristen take a look at the cultural history and gender implications of handbags.

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Why do women smell like onions and men like cheese? Oct 11, 2010

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When it comes to body odor, we all smell a little different. But are there distinct gender differences? In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss how body odor works, the many factors that can affect it -- and tactful ways to address a body odor problem.

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Do gal pals sync up periods? Oct 06, 2010

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There's a commonly held belief that women's periods synchronize when they spend a lot of time together. This popular theory has a scientific basis, but more recent studies suggest that it's not actually valid. Tune in and learn more in this episode.

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5 Iconic Cosmetics Oct 04, 2010

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In this episode, Molly and Cristen list five of the most iconic cosmetics in the history of modern makeup.

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