Stuff Mom Never Told You

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Why have Japanese condom sales dropped? Apr 07, 2010

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In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the Japanese subculture of "moe," which entails men forming romantic attachments to 2-D characters, and discuss how these "relationships" may be contributing to a drop in condom sales in Japan.

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Are women really shopaholics? Apr 05, 2010

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Molly and Cristen examine the stereotype that women love to shop and discuss what constitutes a "shopaholic" in this episode.

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Is Munchausen Syndrome killing children? Mar 31, 2010

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Munchausen syndrome is a severe type of factitious disorder, and the victims of this affliction purposely exaggerate or cause health problems. Learn more about this syndrome -- and how some sufferers may injure their children -- in this podcast.

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Should my parents pick out my spouse? Mar 29, 2010

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In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss arranged marriage, from its ancient origins in India to pros and cons of the practice.

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Should I bank my baby's cord blood? Mar 24, 2010

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Like placenta, the blood contained in the umbilical cord isn't always considered a waste product of birth. In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss why some people choose to save their baby's cord blood -- and where they store it.

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What's the scoop on lady poop? Mar 22, 2010

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We all poop, but we're often reluctant to discuss (and sometimes perform) this natural act -- especially women. Molly and Cristen give you the scoop on lady poop -- from poop "showdowns" to irritable bowel syndrome -- in this episode.

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Is body language the first sign of attraction? Mar 17, 2010

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Molly and Cristen discuss what studies suggest about body language and initial attraction (and even test out some of the behaviors themselves) in this episode.

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What do SPF numbers mean? Mar 15, 2010

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In this episode, Molly and Cristen demystify the SPF numbers found on sunscreen bottles.

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Does ballet have a diversity problem? Mar 10, 2010

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Cristen and Molly discuss the issue of diversity in ballet, past and present -- and the origins of the art form -- in this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You.

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Is Miss America relevant? Mar 08, 2010

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The popular Miss America pageant has experienced a significant drop in viewership in recent years. Molly and Cristen discuss the history, controversies, practices and relevance of the pageant in this episode.

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