Sam Leith relishes an obscenity-strewn journey through Roman, biblical and medieval times
Where Masturbation and Homosexuality Do Not Exist
When sex means reproduction, certain proclivities may simply not be part of cultural models of sexuality.
Wine Drinkers of the World, Unite
You have nothing to lose but inflated bills and interrupted anecdotes.
By Christopher Hitchens|Posted Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 5:30 AM
Love and Support for Bombing Suspect
A deeper look at the countless women who have been publicly professing their love for the Boston terror suspect online.
“Skinny Law” Bans Underweight Models in Israel
Too thin is no longer “in when it come to the fashion industry in Israel.
The Chained-Up Mentally Ill of Bali
Not far from the glistening beaches of Bali, mentally ill people are kept in chains or locked up in small shacks. Locals simply don’t know what else to do with them. But psychiatrist Luh Ketut Suryani has made it her job to set them free.
Is it ever right for a therapist to cry?
Ask most people about their idea of a therapy session and it will probably be a dispassionate professional sitting quietly taking notes as a patient pours out their darkest secrets – possibly on the analyst’s couch. The patient may even break down in tears.
Cheating Moms’ Affair Habits Revealed In New Ashley Madison Survey
From work obligations to play dates, doctor’s appointments and so much more, busy moms have a lot on their plates. But according to a new survey, many are having trouble juggling their parenting responsibilities with a risqué extra curricular activity — infidelity.
Do psychics ever solve crimes? Why do police consult them?
In 2004, psychic Sylvia Browne went on national television and told Amanda Berry’s mother that her daughter was dead. Now that Berry has turned up alive after 10 years in captivity, Browne is facing calls to stop offering her services to victims’ families and detectives. Are psychics ever actually useful in missing persons investigations?
Why more Americans are dying of suicide
When the public thinks about suicide, they tend to see it as something that typically affects adolescents and people in later life. But alarmingly, more middle-aged Americans are dying by suicide.