sociology
The Problematic Gender Politics Between Masc and Fem Gays
A sociologist embeds within Louisiana bar culture to uncover whether bears treat twinks differently than men treat women in general.
Everything I Learned Researching the Female Orgasm
There's long been a societal (and scientific) bias against female sexuality. Fortunately, that is slowly changing with more women taking their pleasure into their own hands.
How to Live Alone Without Going Crazy
Living alone is a luxury, but it comes with perils, like the risk of becoming depressed or simply weird.
LGBTQ Women Don't Feel Comfortable at Pride, Study Says
While the annual parade is supposed to be a celebration of LGBTQ people of all genders, a new survey found that women aren't welcomed as much as they should be.
Millennials Would Rather Live with Their Parents Than Their Significant Other
According to new statistics from the Pew Research Center, more 18- to 34-year-olds live with their parents than with their lovers. We talked to an "emerging adulthood" psychologist to find out why.
Taking Selfies Makes You Think You're Hotter Than You Really Are, Says Science
Taking selfies can make you appear more narcissistic and give you a self-inflated view of yourself. Sure, that seems self-evident, but now we've got the research to back it up.
Sådan er din generation blevet påvirket af porno
Der er ingen tvivl om, at millennials' liv i en eller anden grad bliver påvirket af porno. Men hvordan?
Watching Porn Is Making You Religious, New Study Says
According to new research from the University of Oklahoma, porn lovers pray and attend church more than people who just watch X-rated vids occasionally. Hm…
Why We Care So Much When Icons Like Prince Die
A sociologist breaks down the mechanics behind the public displays of grief after a cultural hero dies.
How to Manipulate the Media as a Political Outsider
We spoke to 'Shooting Hipsters' author Christiana Spens about rethinking dissent in the age of PR.
Charlize Theron Was Right: It's Really Hard Being Hot
Rejoice in your hideousness: Charlize Theron has just exposed the hardship of being sexy as hell. We spoke to sociologists to find out whether beautiful people do actually suffer discrimination.
Does Living with a Step- or Half-Sibling Make Children More Aggressive?
A recent study found that children who live with step- or half-siblings are more likely to behave aggressively than kids who don't. We got in touch with the lead researcher to figure out why.