The Truth of Women and True Crime

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The Truth of Women and True Crime

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Sep 10, 2021

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Women love true crime. Women make true crime. But why?
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Sep 10, 2021

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Join hosts Anney and Samantha to listen to Stuff Mom Never Told You, continuing the conversation of what it is to identify as female through research-based discussion around feminism and how it impacts everyday life. New episodes come out Wednesday and Friday.

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What is the Marilyn Monroe hormone?: A study from the University of Texas has identified what is being called the 'Marilyn Monroe' hormone. Find out what this new hormone suggests about female mating habits and body type in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Is first lady the hardest job in the world?: The position of first lady is one of the most unique and complex jobs in the United States. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a close look at the first lady's intricate balance between innovation and protocol in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Do you really need to have a period every month?: Advances in birth control have made monthly menstrual periods optional, but is it healthy to skip periods? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to weigh the pros and cons of skipping a monthly period. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
15 min listen
How Jealousy Works: Shakespeare referred to jealousy as a "green-eyed monster," a beastly emotion that brings out the worst in us. But why do we feel jealous? Are women more jealous than men? Find out how jealousy works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
13 min listen
Do men and women have different brains?: When it comes to gender differences, there's no subject more fraught than our brains. Are men really better at reading maps? Are women wired to gab? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get to the heart of the matter (brain matter, that is). by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
How Precocious Puberty Works: An increasing amount of girls are experiencing a condition known as precocious puberty, where the onset of puberty comes earlier and earlier. Learn more about puberty in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
16 min listen
Is there a gender wage gap?: Statistics show that female workers still bring home less bacon than men. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Molly and Cristen debate possible causes of this gender wage gap and ways to address it. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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How the Girl Scouts Work: Girl Scouts and their cookies are as American as apple pie, but where did they come from? Discover the sweet -- and sometimes controversial -- story of the Girl Scouts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Barbie's Secret Past: Barbie is an extremely popular children's toy, but her origins aren't so innocent. Uncover Barbie's dark, secret past in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
21 min listen
How Office Politics Works: Politics isn't restricted to the campaign trail -- you'll encounter it on a daily basis in your office. How do women engage in office politics? Are they better or worse at it than men? Explore these questions -- and more -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
Is marriage a good investment?: Marriage has pros and cons, but is it a good investment? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how matrimony affects your bottom line, particularly if you're a woman. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
12 min listen
Where do food cravings come from?: Whether you're longing for cupcakes or chicken wings, food cravings are to blame. Why do we hanker for certain foods? Do women crave more than men? Delve into the tasty topic of food cravings in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
15 min listen
What's the deal with pink and blue?: Traditionally, female infants in the US are dressed in pink, and males are dressed in blue -- but why? Tune in and learn more about the pink-and-blue phenomenon in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
11 min listen
Is roller derby sport or spectacle?: Roller derby is an increasingly popular past-time, but is it sport or spectacle? Listen in as Molly and Cristen examine the nature of roller derby -- from the vociferous fans to the unique teams -- to find the truth in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
18 min listen
Do birth control pills kill your libido?: Birth control is an effective contraceptive, but it may also dampen a woman's sex drive. Tune in to find out what studies and anecdotal evidence have to say about birth control and side effects in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
Can parasite prevention protect African girls from HIV?: Shistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that significantly affects HIV transmission in Africans, particularly females. Find out how prevention of this "snail fever" could impact the spread of HIV in Africa in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
13 min listen
What does a feminist look like?: People have wildly divergent views of what a feminist is. Some eschew the label, while others adopt it readily. Why is feminist such a loaded word? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to explore what feminism means today. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
10 min listen
Are diamonds a girl's best friend?: Women and diamonds share a special bond, but have you ever wondered why? As it turns out, the answer has a lot to do with clever marketing. Explore the multifaceted history of diamonds in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
Is my brain making me buy things I don't need?: Stereotypes peg women as shopaholics, but studies show that both men and women are susceptible to compulsive shopping. Discover how our brains -- and savvy marketers -- influence our purchases in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
19 min listen
Why do women have more migraines than men?: Seventeen percent of women report migraine pain, but only six percent of men suffer from these debilitating headaches -- why is that? Tune in as our experts take a look at migraines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
11 min listen
Do women cry more than men?: One study reports that women cry roughly four times as often as men, and historically women are often depicted as more prone to weeping -- but why? Learn more about crying in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
21 min listen
Do sororities get a bad rap?: Negative stereotypes about sororities abound, but are they deserved? Molly and Cristen explore the history, practices and reputation of modern sororities in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
23 min listen
Why are women's clothing sizes so hard to figure out?: Women shopping for clothes often find that sizes are less than standard. Why the confusing system? Learn more about the history -- and future -- of women's clothing sizes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
17 min listen
What are some surprising things you can recycle?: These days, recycling goes way beyond glass and paper. How about old shoes? Prom dresses? Join Molly and Cristen as they discuss some of the surprising things you can recycle in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
17 min listen
Does perfume make you more attractive?: If you're like many women, you've spritzed on perfume before going out. But have you ever wondered what that sweet scent is really doing for you? Sniff out the science and stereotypes behind perfume in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
12 min listen
How does surrogacy work?: Surrogacy involves carrying a child for a woman who cannot conceive, but there's a lot more to it than that. Tune in as Molly and Cristen explore the intricacies of surrogacy in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
16 min listen
What is chick lit?: Chick lit is a term used to describe literature geared toward female readers. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this popular -- and oft-maligned -- genre in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
20 min listen

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