Stuff Mom Never Told You

Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far cry from the modest, cumbersome swimming costumes women used to wear. Molly and Cristen discuss the history and feminist implications of the world's skimpiest swimwear in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very special episode of Female Firsts, Yves, Anney and Samantha finally get their cheesecake and champagne while discussing the importance of historical firsts and the context around them. And bikes! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Belgium Brewing beer is the drink of the hour, as we talk about the company's co-founder and their focus on environmentalism.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregnancy tests have a colorful history tracing back to 1350 BC -- and, as you might imagine, the methods have varied greatly over the centuries. In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen look at the history of pregnancy tests.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't call her Val. We uncover the mysterious past and murky future of the Marvel character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we mark sad occasions? How do we remember loved ones? Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of making space for grief, bittersweet memories, and observing traditions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2016 Summer Olympics women's boxing event, all eyes were on U.S.A. phenom Claressa Shields. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline share Shields' inspiring backstory and women's boxing's long road to Olympic glory. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout history, women have fought for the right to participate in the Olympics. Anney and Samantha trace the storied past of athletes and feminists demanding the right to compete and look into some present issues and accomplishments. Will SMNTY stick the landing? Judges? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Anney and Samantha prepare to go on vacation, we dig into vacation stress for women, the difficulty of unplugging and importance of friendships, traditions and relaxing. Basically asking the question...how does one vacate? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have been slaying waves ever since surfing was invented. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline coast the history of Hawaii's sport of kings, its colonialist demise and Gidget-inspired revival. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.