Study: Same‑Sex Male Couples Receive Less Parental Leave Than Other Couples

“A lot of the differences in leave stem from gender stereotypes where women are the primary caregivers."

By Pallavi Prasad

Pour Some Sugar On Me

High Consumption of Soft Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Death

Survivor Not Suspect

Netflix’s ‘Unbelievable’ Shows Justice Begins With Police Believing Sexual Assault Survivors

Who Writes Anymore?

Is This Normal? “I Have to Write Things Down in Order to Remember Them”

Pour Some Sugar On Me

High Consumption of Soft Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Death

All soda -- even the diet kind -- can kill you.

By Pallavi Prasad

Survivor Not Suspect

Netflix’s ‘Unbelievable’ Shows Justice Begins With Police Believing Sexual Assault Survivors

Based on a 2015 ProPublica article, the show follows the journey of two female detectives from Colorado as they chase a serial rapist.

Who Writes Anymore?

Is This Normal? “I Have to Write Things Down in Order to Remember Them”

In an age of typing and texting, this feels like an analog anomaly.

By Liesl Goecker

Suicidal Thoughts Exist on a Spectrum — And Sometimes Involve No Active Plans to Die

In our efforts to save lives, we've left a common response to life's stressors out of discourse: passive suicidal ideation.

Breathing Space

Men Spend More Time in Leisure Activities, But Women Enjoy Leisure Time More

Researchers speculate that women simply make better decisions regarding which leisure activities to engage in.

By Anubhuti Matta

Oppression As Illness

We Need to Reframe Mental Health as a Social Justice Issue, Not a Personal Problem

Therapy that does not address root causes of social oppression is a band-aid solution.

By Shreya Ila Anasuya

Small Talk: Be Better

Niece - You should find out what no-library is. Me - Non-binary. Yeah, I should.

By Kuzhali Manickavel

She Be Hustlin'

The Buzz Cut: ‘Hustlers’ Is Finally a Women‑Centric Film That Feels Authentic

Plus, straight men are increasingly going on lesbian Tinder.

Influenza Drama

The Caroline Calloway‑Natalie Beach Saga Proves Toxic Friendships Have No Winners

This brand of female friendship is too familiar -- where one's always in the spotlight and another's in the shadows.

Fixing Man-nerisms

The Men Helping Other Men Challenge Toxic Masculinity

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The Last Courtesans of Bombay

This podcast series uncovers the mysterious world of Bombay's courtesans to find a rich history of women who subvert patriarchy, defy gender stereotypes and uphold feminist intellectual tradition.

By Kunal Purohit

The Average Menstrual Cycle Does Not Last 28 Days, But 29.3 Days

‘Dream Girl’ Peddles Pseudo‑Feminist, #NotAllMen Rhetoric

Hangry In Space

Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Has Suddenly Started Swallowing More of the Galaxy

The Average Menstrual Cycle Does Not Last 28 Days, But 29.3 Days

The finding could affect women who rely on period tracker apps to get pregnant, researchers say.

By Anubhuti Matta

‘Dream Girl’ Peddles Pseudo‑Feminist, #NotAllMen Rhetoric

All women in the film exist to be either enchanted or manipulated by Ayushman Khurrana.

Hangry In Space

Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Has Suddenly Started Swallowing More of the Galaxy

"We don't know what is driving this big feast."

By Liesl Goecker

Why Women Are More Prone to Urinary Tract Infections Than Men

It's not (just) because Nature hates us.

By Liesl Goecker

It's Definitely You

Study: New Relationships Are Plagued by Our Old Behavior Problems

New relationships seem different because we barely know the person; once we do, they settle into the same old patterns.

The Stuff Of Life

Astronomers Find Water Vapor on Faraway, Earth‑Like Planet

Planet K2-18b is “the best candidate for habitability,” according to researchers.

By Liesl Goecker

Steam Veggies Not Vaginas

Untrending: There Is No Scientific Evidence Steaming Your Vagina Cleanses It

Vaginal steaming does not improve fertility either, but it might leave you with second-degree burns.

By Pallavi Prasad

What Are Opioid Painkillers and How Do They Lead to Addiction?

As multiple lawsuits batter opioid painkiller manufacturers in the U.S., lack of awareness readies India for a potential addiction crisis.

Look Before You Sleep

Lack of Sleep From Social Media Affects Mental Health More Than the Actual Apps Do

“While we obsess a lot about social media, how much do we obsess about how much our young people sleep?"

By Anubhuti Matta

Can We Uninvent This?

Using Social Media to Cope With Stress May Cause More Stress

Tech-related stress can arise from information overload, the need to conform to peers online, and even website interface changes.

State-Sponsored Oppression

Why Advocates Favor Decriminalization, Not Legalization, of Sex Work

With decriminalization, sex work is just another job; with legalization, it's a job regulated by the state.

Trip Towards Healing

With Dedicated Research, MDMA Could Become Psychiatric Medicine

Current research states that pure MDMA, different from the street drug Ecstasy, can help cure alcohol addiction and PTSD.

Super Size Me

“The only reason I felt I had to get bigger was because I felt really vulnerable.”

Stressing The Long View

"Is this going to matter in five minutes, five days, five weeks, five months or five years?”

For Some Kids, Heavy Gluten Intake in Early Life Increases Risk of Celiac Disease

Kids' gluten intake should be managed in the first five years especially if they're born in families with a history of diabetes or celiac disease, researchers say.

By Anubhuti Matta

Period Trackers Are Feeding Facebook Data About Women’s Sex Lives, Contraceptive Use

Facebook's Software Development Kit collects personal data that can be used to target app users with ads.

Unacceptable Gulf

Children from Scheduled Castes, Tribes More Likely to Die Before Age 5

It's a stark reminder that India's recent gains in children's health have not been enjoyed equally.

By Liesl Goecker

Taking Care Of Business

For Young People With Mental Health Struggles, Therapy Is a Luxury

"The session costs are pretty steep and one session is never enough. To go for prolonged sessions means dedicating both time and money."

Study: Earth Is Losing Plant Species 350 Times Faster Than Historical Average

More evidence the Earth is in the midst of its sixth mass extinction.

By Liesl Goecker

Breathing in Dirty Air During Pregnancy May Affect Children’s IQs

It gets worse if to-be mothers also consume less folate-rich foods while breathing contaminated air.

By Anubhuti Matta

Once Upon A Time

According to 3.5 Million Books, Women Are Beautiful and Men Are Rational

A new study highlights literature's gender bias -- as well as the dangers of AI trained on sexist language.

By Liesl Goecker

She's Got Rhythm

Little Big Things: The 23‑Year‑Old Attempting to Become a Full‑Time Contemporary Dancer

Stuck at a desk job, rolling back and forth on a yoga ball, Anahita Grewal used to search for dance courses online. Now, she's in one.

Lancet Report: Malaria Can Be Eradicated Globally by 2050

India, with the fourth-highest number of malaria cases in the world, will have to face some thorny ethical questions over eradication techniques.

By Liesl Goecker

Multi‑Country Study Confirms Access to Specialized Therapy Reduces Reoffense Rates for Violence, Sex Crimes

The psychologists used cognitive behavioral therapy, which improves emotional regulation and helps develop personal coping strategies.

The Buzz Cut: Facebook Releases In‑App Dating Function in 20 Countries

Plus, Margaret Atwood is coming out with "The Handmaid's Tale" sequel, "The Testaments."

Menstruation Is a Negotiation With Survival for Many Women

We have a crisis on hand, not just of poverty and homelessness, but also of women's basic right to privacy, safety, health, and dignity.

By Pallavi Prasad