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The metamorphosis of masturbation

Throughout history, medics and campaigners have tried to stamp out masturbation – but is modern science transforming its reputation?

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The law of periodicity for menstruation

Dr Edward Clarke's Law of Periodicity claimed that females who were educated alongside their male peers were developing their minds at the expense of their reproductive organs.

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Winter blues and the story of SAD

In ‘Chasing the Sun‘ Linda Geddes reveals why for some people, winter is literally depressing, showing how we first came to recognise seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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Political brilliance and the power of self-promotion

How do you convince people you’re exceptional? Meet the ultimate self-styled genius.

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  • The back of an orange hobbyhorse with purple hair tied with a bow on its tail representing an advertisement for Ôvegylet alapítvány, a Foundation to promote safer sex and AIDS in Hungary. Colour lithograph by Sebastian Hänel for DMB&B.
  • A blue transport ticket bearing the number '7839452' and the word 'Mozijegy' representing an advertisement for Ôvegylet alapítvány, a Foundation to promote safer sex and AIDS prevention in Hungary. Colour lithograph by Sebastian Hänel for DMB&B.
  • A gleaming golden bowl representing an advertisement for Ôvegylet alapítvány, a Foundation to promote safer sex and AIDS in Hungary. Colour lithograph by Sebastian Hänel for DMB&B.
  • A yellow and orange swirling lolly on a stick representing an advertisement for Ôvegylet alapítvány, a Foundation to promote safer sex and AIDS prevention in Hungary. Colour lithograph by Sebastian Hänel for DMB&B.
  • Brain drain? : depression, mood swings, risk-taking, mid-week blues, rage, lethargy, low self-esteem, neglect, emotional... / Camden & Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust ; designed by Eureka! Graphic Design Limited.
  • Brain drain? : depression, mood swings, risk-taking, mid-week blues, rage, lethargy, low self-esteem, neglect, emotional... / Camden & Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust ; designed by Eureka! Graphic Design Limited.
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