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The Sex Life of Albert Einstein
‘Nerdy’ Albert Einstein had many mistresses! He has written it all in his letters. Read on ...
Join us on Facebook! A few years ago, personal letters of the Nobel Prize Winner Albert Einstein were made public despite being well-hidden and guarded for more than 20 years. Besides revealing poor financial investments made by the genius and his criticism of his fellow scientists, his letters also bring out his exciting sex life. For example, in 1912, while being married to his ex wife Milevo, he was having an affair with his cousin Elsa, whom he then...The Sex Life of Albert Einstein
Is It Really True That Vitamin C Prevents Pregnancy?
According to oral tradition vitamin C has a big influence on the fetus and sperm. Is this really true?
Join us on Facebook! Despite the fact that some anecdotes are successfully passed from generation to generation, it doesn't mean they are also true. Women mostly have to try and see for themselves. Therefore we present two false convictions in this article. Vitamin C prevents pregnancy Larger quantity of vitamin C after an unprotected sexual intercourse is supposed to have the same effect as the morning-after pill. So far there is no indisputable evidence...Is It Really True That Vitamin C Prevents Pregnancy?
A Short History of the Kiss
Why did people start kissing? Read and learn more about the history of the kiss.
A Short History of the Kiss According to a legend, the kiss was invented by mediaeval knights because they wanted to find out if their wives drank mead when they were away on their duties. Another story says that in the past, some young girls believed that a baby is a result of passionate kissing. This mentality helped to preserve the kiss and make it more popular. However, the most plausible explanation of the source of the kiss is the relationship between...A Short History of the Kiss
A Short History of Toilets
A short history of the Western civilization and its hygiene.
Toilets, addressed during our everyday communication either with discomfort or ridicule, seem something natural from today’s point of view. When we have to go, we go and empty our bladder or intestines and flush. Things are not so simple in the context of history, as Julie L. Horan, author of the book Sitting Pretty – An Uninhibited History of the Toilet writes and points out, that history of the civilization did not start at the dawn of the first written word, but with...A Short History of Toilets
Sex For One Night
Statistics show that men enjoy sex for one night more than women. Is this trend really the consequence of evolution? Read the interesting discussion.
Research about sex for one night An internet poll, including 1743 men and women, showed that 80 per cent of men have a very good feeling after sex for one night. They feel confident and sexually satisfied and are in general content with themselves and the world. Only 54 per cent of women surveyed share the same feelings. Many times they feel abused and exploited after a one-night stand and regret the encounter later. Scientists who conducted the research concluded that it...Sex For One Night
The History of Oral Sex
Oral sex has always been one of the most popular sexual practices. What was the attitude towards oral sex throughout the history? Read the article...
The history of oral sex In some cultures and eras of human history oral sex used to be worshiped, while in other cultures it was considered to be dirty and forbidden. In ancient Rome fellatio was a big taboo, while the ancient China encouraged cunnilingus because of the conviction that it keeps people forever young. The reason for prohibition of oral sex of course lies in the fact that it is not meant for procreation, that it is humiliating to women, and because of the...The History of Oral Sex
A History of The Pill
What is the history of the contraceptive pill? Read about it in the article.
A history of the pill The combined oral contraceptive pill is often referred to as birth-control pill or simply the pill and it was first placed on the market in 1960 in America. The advantages of the pill are protection against unwanted pregnancy, regular menstrual cycle and, of course, sexual intercourse without a condom – naturally, only if you checked whether your partner does not have any sexually transmitted diseases. The positive characteristics of the pill made the...A History of The Pill
