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A sketched woman holds herself upside down on a pole in a split in front of a purple background.

The History of Pole Dancing

From 12th-century Asia to today's fitness studios, the art form has traveled to the mainstream.

By Gabi Conti

A statue of a woman is on its head with "ouch" written over her crotch and a pink filter over the entire picture.

The Patchy History of Vaginal Pain Treatments

From being hung upside down to applying cocaine, the cures have been weird and ineffective.

By María Cristina Lalonde

The bust of George Washington with a vibrator in place of his face sits against the Declaration of Independence.

The Surprising History of the Vibrator

Let's distinguish fact from fiction throughout this popular sex toy's rise to the mainstream.

By Alexa Sims

Stages of human evolution are animated to show one after another until two humans face each other with hearts.

The Deep, Evolutionary History of Monogamy

Explore the theories for how humans became monogamous millions of years ago.

By María Cristina Lalonde

A collage of coat hangers, knitting needles, and cotton root are against a pink background.

The (Often Tragic) History of Abortion Technology

For as long as we can remember, humans have wanted to get rid of unwanted pregnancies.

By María Cristina Lalonde