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Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
There's a really interesting idea in anthropology called the grandmother hypothesis, that basically says the reason we have grandmas has to do with what makes us unique as a species. But there's a huge problem with the idea that it's...
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5 Things We Still Get Wrong About Human Reproduction
You'd think we'd know everything there is to know about sexual reproduction. But as it turns out, there are still quite a few things we picked up that aren't exactly true, and we're here to correct that.
SciShow
Why Do People Have Periods When Most Mammals Don't?
Few mammals actually get periods every month, or even at all, but why? Understanding what menstruation really is and why it happens could help ease symptoms & treat conditions that stem from the reproductive system.
SciShow
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Male Birth Control Pill?
A safe, reversible option for male birth control has eluded scientists for decades, but a new pill is showing a lot of promise!
Crash Course
The Reproductive System: How Gonads Go - CrashCourse Biology
Hank lets us in on the meaning of life, at least from a biological perspective - it's reproduction, which answers the essential question of all organisms: how do I make more of myself? So, sex, how does it work?
SciShow
Superfetation: When You Get Pregnant... Even Though You're Already Pregnant
The process of human baby making seems pretty straightforward: egg+sperm+time=baby. But hold on to your ovaries, folks! It’s pretty rare, but sometimes, days or weeks after a person gets pregnant, they can get pregnant again in a process...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How menstruation works - Emma Bryce
At this moment, three hundred million women across the planet are experiencing the same thing: a period. The monthly menstrual cycle that gives rise to the period is a reality that most women on Earth will go through in their lives. But...
SciShow
5 Things We Still Get Wrong About Human Reproduction
You'd think we'd know everything there is to know about sexual reproduction. But as it turns out, there are still quite a few things we picked up that aren't exactly true, and we're here to correct that. Chapters NEW EGGS 1:47 MENSTRUAL...
Curated Video
Chemical Contraception
Introducing the basic principles upon which all chemical methods of contraception work, and how the methods of delivery vary. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. There are many chemical methods designed to prevent pregnancy....
Curated Video
How Periods And Hormones Impact Mood [Menstrual Cycle]
The menstrual cycle, beginning around age 9 to 13, involves physical and hormonal changes across four phases: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase. This cycle, typically lasting 28 days, affects mood, health, and...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - The Menstrual Cycle & Puberty #60
Hormones do many things in the body, two very important roles are controlling puberty and the menstrual cycle. Learn how these work and which hormones are involved. The next two related videos will be on: 1 - Contraception 2 - Increasing...
Nature League
Do humans have a mating "season", and what might affect it?
In this episode of Nature League, Adrian asks Brit about whether human mating seasons are a thing, and why we’re different from other species in this arena.
Curated Video
Fertilization of the Sperm and Egg in Humans - How babies are made!
Fertilization. How does it happen? In this video, we discuss the male and female reproductive systems and how they work together to create an entire new human.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Female Reproductive Cycle: Hormone Differences in Men vs Women
The video explains the female reproductive cycle, including changes in hormone levels and the process of ovulation. It also compares the hormone levels of men and women, highlighting the significant fluctuations women experience...
Nature League
Sex Cells and Inherited Trauma - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the effects of childhood trauma on adult sperm cells of mice and men. Article citation: Dickson, D.A., Paulus, J.K., Mensah, V., Lem,...
Nature League
Sex Safari - Field Trip
In this Nature League Field Trip, Brit goes on a Montana safari at the National Bison Range and shares some local stories of how species have persisted over time via reproduction.
Curated Video
Hormone Interactions in the Menstrual Cycle
This video explains the hormone interactions involved in the menstrual cycle. It covers the four key hormones - follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen and progesterone - and their roles in preparing the...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Ovulation
This video discusses the process of ovulation in the female reproductive cycle, including the role of follicles and hormones such as follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. It also explores the function of estrogen in...
Iesha Learning
How to Manage Your Periods
In this video, young people learn how to stay clean and comfortable during their periods, including instructions on how to use a sanitary pad, tampon, and menstrual cup.
Curated Video
Understanding FSH and LH: Advanced Reproductive Hormones
This is a video on advanced reproductive hormones, focusing specifically on follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). The video explains what reproductive hormones are and their role in the menstrual cycle. The...
Curated Video
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: Stages and Hormones
This video explains the menstrual cycle, which is a series of changes that occur in a female's reproductive system every month, from puberty to menopause. The video discusses the different stages of the menstrual cycle, how it is...
JJ Medicine
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in reproductive-age women, affecting a significant portion of this population (5-15%). The...
Catalyst University
The Mechanism of Combination Birth Control
In this video, we cover the physiological mechanism of combination birth controls containing both progestogen and estrogen analogs.