Love, Sex, and Babies

Adolescence

Could the Pandemic Be Accelerating Puberty?

Jena E Pincott on January 29, 2021

Is it possible that the pandemic is accelerating puberty? While no one yet knows for sure, certain risk factors associated with early puberty may be exacerbated by the pandemic.

Is it possible that the pandemic is accelerating puberty? While no one yet knows for sure, certain risk factors associated with early puberty may be exacerbated by the pandemic.

Vagus Nerve

Can You Quantify Kids' Resilience?

Jena E Pincott on March 30, 2018

A look at the psychology of heart rate variability.

A look at the psychology of heart rate variability.

Play

Do Parental Hands Sculpt Children's Brains?

Jena E Pincott on March 12, 2018

How much is consciousness—who we are in relation to others and to the world—a product of touch?

How much is consciousness—who we are in relation to others and to the world—a product of touch?

Mindfulness

Why I Stopped Pushing Mindfulness on My Daughter

Jena E Pincott on March 5, 2018

Little space cadets are exasperating. But are kids now living too much in the moment?

Little space cadets are exasperating. But are kids now living too much in the moment?

A new JAMA study found a connection between dementia and nonprescription sleep aids (considered safe in pregnancy). The study focused on seniors, but what might these findings mean for the brains of fetuses, babies, and children?

Diet

Do Garlic Eaters Attract More Lovers?

Jena E Pincott on September 18, 2012

Are we drawn to the odors of people who eat healthily?

Are we drawn to the odors of people who eat healthily?

Sex

The Case for Having (or Pretending to Have) a Hot Ex

Jena E Pincott on February 18, 2012

A study finds that people appear much hotter when standing next to a very attractive ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend.

A study finds that people appear much hotter when standing next to a very attractive ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend.

Among the many subtle evils of BPA, a chemical used in food packaging, is its effect on manhood. What is it doing on a societal level?

Anger

What Mind-Control Chemicals Are in Babies' Tears?

Jena E Pincott on January 12, 2012

A recent study suggests that tears reduce male aggression in men towards women. Do the chemicals in babies' tears also manipulate us?

A recent study suggests that tears reduce male aggression in men towards women. Do the chemicals in babies' tears also manipulate us?

Beauty

At What Age Do Babies Stop Being Irresistibly Adorable?

Jena E Pincott on January 4, 2012

A new study finds that there's a defined age at which children stop being universally irresistible.

A new study finds that there's a defined age at which children stop being universally irresistible.

Personality

Are Chocolate Lovers Sweeter People?

Jena E Pincott on November 17, 2011

A new study finds a connection between liking sweets and being sweet

A new study finds a connection between liking sweets and being sweet

Hormones

How Might Motherhood Protect Your Brain?

Jena E Pincott on October 31, 2011

New evidence that hormones from pregnancy and parenting may protect the brain late in life -- under certain conditions

New evidence that hormones from pregnancy and parenting may protect the brain late in life -- under certain conditions

Testosterone

The Real Reason Why the Rhythm Method Doesn't Work?

Jena E Pincott on October 18, 2011

Do we drop our eggs at the whiff of a high-testosterone male?

Do we drop our eggs at the whiff of a high-testosterone male?

Pregnancy

Do Chocolate Lovers Have Sweeter Babies?

Jena E Pincott on October 11, 2011

The surprising science of pregnancy.

The surprising science of pregnancy.

Career

What Does Motherhood Do To Your Image?

Jena E Pincott on October 10, 2011

How men and women are perceived differently when they become parents

How men and women are perceived differently when they become parents

A surprising number of men are sexually aroused by pregnancy. A new study reveals what makes a guy more likely to fetishize a woman's bump.

Intelligence

Are Firstborns Really Brighter?

Jena E Pincott on September 16, 2011

How can researchers explain why elder siblings score, on average, three points higher on IQ tests than their younger siblings?

How can researchers explain why elder siblings score, on average, three points higher on IQ tests than their younger siblings?

Genetics

Is There a Mommy Gene?

Jena E Pincott on September 13, 2011

Specific genes influence maternal behavior -- but what does that mean?

Specific genes influence maternal behavior -- but what does that mean?

Omega-3

For IQ, Does Fish Trump Fish Oil Pills?

Jena E Pincott on August 30, 2011

The case for why pregnant women should eat fish, not fish oil supplements.

The case for why pregnant women should eat fish, not fish oil supplements.

A new study examines whether attractiveness in infancy is predictive.