Posts Tagged: ‘cristen’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scandinavian countries are reportedly tops when it comes to gender equality. Why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine the factors that contribute to Scandinavia’s woman-friendly reputation — and whether they’re a good measure of gender equality.
In this episode, Molly and Cristen take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as they pay tribute to three beloved (non-Barbie) dolls from their childhoods.
A recent trend has seen young people — especially women — choosing to be celibate for non-religious reasons. But why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the cultural history, gender implications and possible benefits of celibacy.
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