Sexual pleasure is among the most prized, most meaningful and richest experiences known to man. But the orgasm is a true scientific puzzle. In men, it helps expel sperm. But in women, its role is unknown. Some feel it's just a "bonus" but others think that it may help play a role in conception. Maggie Gyllenhaal hosts this revealing investigation -- a true scientific first.
Host Maggie Gyllenhaal presents the latest scientific research into orgasms and sexual pleasure.
No matter how many you've experienced, you still probably have some questions about them. Take a few minutes to test your knowledge about the scientific facts and the social mores of the orgasm.
As the song goes, birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it -- what? OK, Cole Porter was talking about love, but the same can be said about making babies. Sperm meets egg, which leads to fertilization, cell division ... you get the picture.
Most people are familiar with the traditional geisha garb and makeup, but the actual job description is commonly misunderstood. Find out whether you understand what the geisha does and how a woman becomes one with the Ultimate Geisha Quiz.
We like to think we're in control of how we express our emotions, but much of our nonverbal communication is done unconsciously, and it's a language all humans understand. So how do we use nonverbal signals to communicate and interpret emotions?
History is full of significant women. And we wanted to highlight 10 extraordinary females that have had considerable influence in a variety of professions and passions. Who made the cut and how did we narrow it down to these 10? Read on to find out.
Leftie or rightie? Tall or short? Will we be more or less likely to contract a type of cancer? Those are just a few of the simple and serious things our genes can tell us. What other mysteries can they unlock?
In the last decade, we witnessed economic turmoil, war, viral epidemics, the rise of the iPhone and, if you weren't paying attention, some significant advances in medical science. So what were these advances, and how have they improved our health?
Last week, host Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Battle:LA) brought together top scientists, military strategists and writers to dramatize what would happen if and when aliens were to attack us. Are we at all prepared? Could our weapons ward off invaders? Explore the previous episode of Curiosity.
Different cultures around the world have distinct interpretations of matriarchy. Challenge your knowledge of its nuances, politics and facts with our Matriarchal Societies Quiz.
