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Condom History Mirrors Changing Societal Attitudes & Modern Human Sexuality

Huffpost Senior Science Correspondent Cara Santa Maria talks about the history of the condom.
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Let's Talk About Sex: Sex Education

Cara Santa Maria examines the efficacy of various methods of sex education.
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Peculiar New 'Double Crater' On Moon Leaves Scientists Puzzled

NASA announced the discovery last week and claimed the origin "remains uncertain."
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Why We Can't Assume AI Robots Will Be 'Benign'

Our HuffPost Community discusses why we can;t assume that AI robots will be “benign.”
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Could UFOs Be Real?

The U.S. Navy confirmed it has more information on a UFO sighting that the public can’t see.
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This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You Orgasm

For National Orgasm Day, we know they feel good - but what exactly do they do to our brains? We asked sex therapist and neuroscientist Dr Nan Wise, author of Why Good Sex Matters to explain exactly what happens when we orgasm, from how our brain registers pleasure to the health benefits behind the Big O.
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How Early Should Young Women Should Start Thinking About Their Fertility?

Dr. Kutluk Oktay, Dr. Marjorie Dixon and Sybil Azur explain how early young women should start thinking about their fertility.
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Stopping Pandemics Costs 95% Less Than Dealing With Them, Study Finds

New research quantifies the costs associated with pandemic outbreaks and the tools we need to fend off the next one. “Our salvation comes cheap,” the lead author said.
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New Study Reveals Harping On Someone's Weight May Actually Backfire

Can we please stop fat-shaming people in the name of health now?
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The Best Bedtime To Protect Your Heart, According To Research

Want to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease? Adjust when you go to sleep.
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