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Yes, New Moms Women Have Low Libidos. Here's Why.
The dry spell parents of newborns endure has nothing to do with love or intimacy, and everything to do with biology.
Conception
Are Home Births Safe? A New Study Weighs the Evidence
A large new study points to the idea that home birth poses no increased risks for mothers and their babies. It’s not that simple.
Health & Science
Do Kids Really Need All That Milk?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend toddlers drink up to 24 ounces of milk a day. Is that really necessary?
Health & Science
Is Smoking Weed Actually Bad for Your Sperm?
A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that marijuana seriously impacts sperm health. Here’s what would-be dads need to know.
Conception
The Sex Recession Is a Myth
Teens are having less sex than ever before. Or more. Experts can’t agree because they don’t know. The research on teen sex falls short.
Health & Science
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Miscarriages
Couples trying to conceive after a miscarriage may have trouble finding fact-based recommendations. Here's what the research says.
Conception
Scientists Have Decoded Baby Talk. Turns Out They’re Bossing Parents Around
When babies babble, they are communicating exactly what they want. Even if they don't know it, parents are listening.
Development
Toddlers Feel Self-Conscious and Embarrassed Earlier Than Thought
Young children may not seem like they care what their parents think, but they are aware of how they're perceived earlier than previously thought.
Development
Are Women More Likely to Get Pregnant If They Climax?
Scientists used to believe that female orgasms acted as a sperm vacuum to assist in conception, but mostly because they did not understand how vaginas worked.
Conception
Study: Parents Whose Kids Are Dying Find Out Too Late
Parents of with terminally ill children need information in order to cope, and that is exactly what doctors struggle to give them.
Health & Science
What Empty Nest Syndrome? Study Find Parents Are Happier When Kids Grow Up
Parents of young children are not happier than the rest of the population — far from it. But, a new study shows, they will be.
Health & Science
6 Signs Your Kid’s Masturbation Habits Are Perfectly Healthy
Walking in on your kid masturbating might be shocking, but it's nothing to freak out about. Psychologists explain what is normal and when parents should be concerned.
Development
The Scientific Reason Spouses Cheat on Business Trips
Alcohol, opportunity, and sleep deprivation all play a role, but many people cheat on business trips for another surprising reason.
Health & Science
Is Erectile Dysfunction Contagious?
The biggest cause of erectile dysfunction for men in their thirties and early forties appears to be worrying about erectile dysfunction. And the worry is spreading.
Conception
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