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Unequal Division of Labor in Marriage Ups Risk of Divorce
By Cari Nierenberg published
As the expectations for husbands and wives have changed over time, so have the factors that may affect a couple's risk of divorce, a new study shows.

Pediatricians Should Discuss Sexuality with Kids, Group Says
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Pediatricians should help educate their patients about sex and help parents learn how best to talk to their kids about sexuality, a new report says.

Men with Long Work Hours Cause Families to Suffer
By Tia Ghose published
Women with families generally feel more rushed than men, largely because their male partners work long hours and leave household labor to them.

Pretty Risky: Men Would Skip Condoms with Attractive Women
By Sara G. Miller published
When a woman is more attractive, a man is less likely to intend to use a condom with her, a new study finds.

Male Doctors, Female Nurses: Subconscious Stereotypes Hard to Budge
By Stephanie Pappas published
Even when people are faced with cold, hard facts, stereotypes hang tight.

Sex with 2 Partners Before Marriage Raises Divorce Risk
By Tia Ghose published
Virgins have the lowest divorce rates, while women with exactly two sexual partners have historically had the highest odds of divorce.

Income Inequality: Is There a Grooming Gap?
By Sara G. Miller published
A recent study suggests that appearance matters when it comes to income — but putting more effort into how you look has a bigger payoff for women.
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