Author: Reece Glenny

Women as Seed Gatherers and Farmers: Gender and Agricultural Discovery

Jun 2 2026 / History & Culture

Explore how women, as original seed gatherers, shaped agricultural discovery and domestication. From ancient foraging societies to modern sustainable farming, discover the enduring impact of female expertise on global food security and climate resilience.

Athletes and Periods: Debunking Performance Myths

Jun 1 2026 / Health & Wellness

Debunking common myths about athletes and periods. Learn how the menstrual cycle truly impacts performance, why missing your period is a red flag for RED-S, and how to train smarter based on science, not stigma.

The Coming Out Process: Understanding the Three Phases of Disclosure

May 31 2026 / Health & Wellness

Explore the three phases of disclosure: awareness, assessment, and decision. Learn how this cycle shapes the ongoing coming out process for LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Science of Arousal: Modern Physiology of Solo Sexual Response

May 30 2026 / Science & Biology

Explore the modern physiology of solo sexual response, from the Masters and Johnson model to neurobiological insights on arousal, orgasm, and the impact of neurotransmitters.

Backlash and Moral Majority: Countermovements of the 1970s and 1980s

May 29 2026 / History & Culture

Explore the rise of the Moral Majority and the conservative backlash against the sexual revolution in the 1970s and 1980s. Learn how Jerry Falwell mobilized evangelicals to shape modern American politics.

The Breadwinner-Homemaker Model: How the 20th-Century Gender Arrangement Shaped Modern Life

May 28 2026 / History & Culture

Explore the history of the breadwinner-homemaker model, a 20th-century gender arrangement shaped by industrialization and policy. Learn how tax laws and social security created this family structure and why it has shifted.

Etruscan Women vs. Greek and Roman Norms: A Comparative Look at Ancient Gender Roles

May 27 2026 / History & Archaeology

Explore how Etruscan women enjoyed unprecedented public freedom compared to Greek and Roman norms. From banquet scenes to burial rites, discover the archaeological evidence behind this ancient gender revolution.

How Cultural Change Campaigns Are Destigmatizing Menstruation

May 26 2026 / Social Policy

Explore how cultural change campaigns are breaking the silence on menstruation. From youth-led movements to brand activism, discover strategies tackling period poverty and stigma.

How Planned Parenthood Expanded Contraceptive Access: History, Data, and Real-World Impact

May 25 2026 / Health & Wellness

Explore how Planned Parenthood transformed contraceptive access from illegal clinics to a major public health pillar. Learn about Title X, LARC data, and the real impact of funding cuts.

Medicalization of Sex: When Normal Desire Becomes Pathology

May 24 2026 / Health & Wellness

Explore how normal sexual desire and pleasure are increasingly labeled as medical disorders. Learn about the history, gender disparities, and pharmaceutical influence behind the medicalization of sex.

From Protists to People: Tracing the Biological Roots of Human Sexuality

May 23 2026 / Science & Biology

Explore the deep evolutionary history of human sexuality, from ancient protists to modern humans. Learn how biological roots shape our mating behaviors, relationships, and social structures.

How Oocyte Biology and Laparoscopy Made IVF Possible: The 1960s-70s Breakthroughs

May 22 2026 / Science & Biology

Explore the pivotal 1960s-70s breakthroughs in oocyte biology, sperm capacitation, and laparoscopy that transformed IVF from theory into reality, culminating in the birth of Louise Brown.