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Are You Into Period Sex? Here’s What You Need To Know
Sarah Jacoby
Sep 17, 2014
Health Trends
NASA Just Announced Its Return To Human Space Flight
Sarah Jacoby
Sep 16, 2014
Body
The Perfect Amount Of Sleep, According To Science
Sarah Jacoby
Sep 16, 2014
Health Trends
1 Simple Thing That Could Help Prevent Rape
Photographed by Ruby Yeh. The CDC's latest statistics show that almost one in five women will be raped during her lifetime. And, the stats for college
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Science Says Comfort Food Is A Lie; The Universe Is A Vast, Unfee...
Photographed by Ruby Yeh. Sometimes, the most important truths are the hardest to swallow. Now, it seems science has no mercy: A recent study suggests that
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Women Enjoy Competition, Too (Obviously)
Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Ah, gender stereotypes. We know women are told to be both “feminine” and “masculine” in order to succeed
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Sarah Jacoby
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Health Trends
How To Grill The Perfect Burger — & Other Chemistry Life Hacks
Previously, the American Chemical Society gave us the extremely essential low-down on why it's fine to pee in the ocean. And, this week, their Reactio
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Here’s How Many Steps It Takes To Burn Off That Soda
Illustrated by Clay Hickson. As proven by the fact that NYC's soda ban was officially stopped in its tracks this summer, we love that sugary, bubbly g
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
5 Ways Social Media Changes Your Brain
We know that social media changes the way we interact with each other and our shared awkward moments. But, all of that has to start with the way our tweets
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
There Are Actually More Suicides On Sunny Days
Conventional wisdom says we're gloomier when the weather's gross outside. But, new research suggests the opposite might be true: Sunnier days are
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
Why Is Your Poop Green?
We've already addressed why your finger might be turning green, so why not investigate a little further downstream? Well, thankfully, Hank Green and t
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Sarah Jacoby
Health Trends
Finally, We Get A Video Game About Tampons
Photographed by Rockie Nolan. We've lived for far too long in a world without a game that lets you shoot tampons at people's faces. So, rejoice a
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
How To Have Less Painful Sex, According To Science
Photographed by Lauren Perlstein. Sex is one of humanity's all-time favorite pastimes, so it definitely sucks when a painful situation is holding you
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
More Than Half Of The U.S. Is Single Right Now
It's no secret that there are plenty of eligible bachelors around. And, now we've got the data to back it up. It turns out that more than half of
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
Why Does This Ring Turn My Finger Green?
It's a tale as old as time: You grabbed that cute ring on mega sale and you've been getting compliments on it all day. Then, when you take it off
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
This Simple Test Could Detect Lung Cancer
If you've lost someone to cancer — or if you just freak out every time “cancer” shows up on the Internet as a possible cause of your
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
Here’s How Soon You Could Catch Your Boss’ Cold
Fall means flu season is a-comin' — and a new study from researchers at the University of Arizona serves as a (disgusting) reminder that it does
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Sarah Jacoby
Health Trends
This New App Is Like A FitBit For Your Anxiety
Photographed by Molly DeCoudreaux. Although you probably don't need an app to tell if someone's lying, you might need one to remind you when to c
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Sarah Jacoby
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Politics
The CDC’s New Sexual Assault Stats Are Pretty Upsetting
While Emma Sulkowicz vows to carry a mattress around her Columbia University campus until her accused rapist is thrown out, we're also reminded just h
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Sarah Jacoby
Health Trends
Can An App Really Make You Happier?
Illustrated by Austin Watts. These days, we're told our precious phones will give us anxiety — and that we are addicted to them. But, a recently
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
You Can Now Send An Email From One Brain To Another
Illustrated by Jenny Kraemer. We are officially one step closer to becoming Jean Grey. In research published recently in PLOS One, scientists were able to
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
How To Conquer Your To-Do List, According To Science
Photographed by Anna Alexia Basile. Got some big organizational plans for this weekend? What's the likelihood you'll actually make it through all
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Unfortunately, Low-Carb Is Probably Healthier For You
Photographed by Janelle Jones. Bad news, bread fans: According to research published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a low-carb diet is effec
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
What’s Really Lurking In Your German Beer?
Photographed by Alice Gao. Summer's lease may have too short a date and all that — but at least Oktoberfest is on the horizon, right? Well, this
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Can We Trick Our Brains Into Hating Junk Food?
Photographed by Ruby Yeh. Sticking to healthy eating would probably be a lot easier if the unhealthy options didn't taste so gosh-darn great — w
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
This “Miracle” Hangover Cure Is Finally Available In ...
Illustrated by Gabriela Alford. Labor Day weekend was fun and everything, but for some of us, getting back to real life is proving to be a little difficult
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
This Vine Will Make You Never Want To Smoke Again
By now, we all know smoking isn't exactly, like, the greatest for you. But, if you had any doubts, this Vine is a striking illustration of the horrify
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
How Healthy Is Your Relationship With Food?
The way we deal with food can get so tricky, so quickly. And, we do sort of need to confront the stuff at least three times per day, every day. So, Rader P
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
Which States Are Searching For The Most BDSM Porn?
There's not much that Americans like more than porn, but knowing what kind of porn other people are into is a close second. And, thanks to new Porhnub
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
You Can Stop Being Afraid Of Your Deodorant Now
By now, you have probably heard the nasty little rumor that your deodorant (you know, that thing you put directly on your skin every single day), could act
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Sarah Jacoby
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