pregnancy

Science Says: Eat Bananas, Breed Sons (No, Seriously)

As it turns out, what you eat could impact the gender of your baby.

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High on History: 5 Sexist Medieval Warnings About Birthing Monster Babies

According to a prominent doctor of his time, having a freak child was (surprise!) typically a woman’s fault.

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Thanks A Lot, Hormones: How the Birth Control Pill Can Hurt Your Sex Life

New research suggests that the hormonal changes associated with going on or off the pill can lead to a decline in sexual bliss.

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Weird Sex Problem of the Day: Bacterial Vaginosis

Women's health issues (read: vagina problems) are super common, but no one likes to talk about them . . . especially smelly ones!

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NYC Banishes Sexist Condom Shakedowns: Will Other Cities Follow Suit?

A newly passed bill makes it illegal to bust a woman for prostitution if she's carrying condoms. Yes, this was actually happening.

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Bill O'Reilly Blames Out-of-Wedlock Babies on...Beyonce?

The conservative instigator has taken Beyonce to task for promoting promiscuity. And yes, his attack is racist bullshit.

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LiLo, We Applaud the Bravery it took to Talk about your Miscarriage

Miscarriage is unfortunately common, but the topic is still largely taboo. Can Lindsay Lohan's public confession of her miscarriage open up the discussion for women everywhere? Is it OK to look to celebrity and reality T.V. as a source for social change?

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"Fit Mom" vs. Fat Moms: Who Wins in the Battle of the Bulge?

The woman behind the "no excuse" weight loss movement for moms recently confronted her opponents on "Nightline." While there was no clear winner, there was one obvious loser: moms everywhere.

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