Valley Girl With a Brain

Questioning, like, everything

Jen Kim

What We Forgot About History's Deadliest Pandemic

Déjà flu? Much of what we're experiencing with COVID-19 already happened to us a century ago,

Pucker Up: 5 Facts About Kissing You Probably Didn't Know

Here's why couples move to the right when they kiss.

A Practical Guide for Dating During a Pandemic 

Why we're wired to fall in love during pandemics and how to do it safely.

Power Imbalances in Relationships, Explained

Here’s how to have the upper hand in your relationship—and why it may not be such a good thing.

Should You Talk to Strangers?

Rethinking stranger danger: Why we seek comfort from people we don’t know.

Why We Panic Buy and What We Should Do Instead

How panic buying does more harm than good in times of crisis.

What Are Your Chances of Having a Boy or a Girl?

Here's how evolutionary theory can predict your ultrasound.

What Coronavirus Teaches Us About Racism: A Dose of Empathy

Part 2: Not all deadly diseases are treated the same.

What Coronavirus Teaches Us About Racism: Xenophobia Spreads

Part 1: Not all deadly diseases are treated the same.

5 TED Talks That Will Give You Hope

Feeling hopeless? These 5 TED Talks will inspire you during the holidays (or whenever you need it).

How to Monetize Your Grief: Rating Hardship

Rating hardships is not as hard as you think—especially on sites like GoFundMe.

How to Monetize Your Grief: It Isn't Pretty

Rating hardships is not as hard as you think—especially on sites like GoFundMe.

What Makes People So Gullible?

Who falls for get-rich-quick schemes, psychics, and fake news? And why.

When Do You Really Become Yourself?

Why there's no magical age at which you're finally "finished."

Do You Keep Dating the Same Type of Person?

Keep dating the wrong person? Here’s what you can do to end unhealthy relationship patterns.

The Curious Appeal of Terrible People

Bridezillas, evil villains, and more: Three reasons why we become infatuated with the people we hate.

So You Want to Get Married?

Advice from a newlywed on why marriage is probably in the cards for most Millennials.

Should You Be Friends With Your Ex?

Proceed with caution: The dos and don’ts of pursuing a friendship with an ex.

Is There Such a Thing As a Bad Day?

The case for why bad days (and good days) might just be in your head.

Is the "One That Got Away" Real?

Why we stay fixated on past relationships that don’t deserve it . . . and what we can do about it.

Why We Can’t Stop Thinking About Other People’s Lives

How social comparison theory makes us human.

Should You Post Another Selfie?

Why you might want to reconsider sharing too many selfies online.

Who’s Smarter: Cats or Dogs?

Research finds that dogs are smarter than cats. Here's why that's not the full story.

Should You Hook Up With Your Ex?

New research suggests post-breakup intimacy might not be so bad after all.

5 Ways to Say No Without Saying No

Have trouble letting people down? Here are the most painless ways to do it.

To All the Teenage Romance Films I’ve Loved Before

First love never gets old: Why young adult romance still gives us butterflies.

Why We Should Talk About Race When We Talk About Ourselves

How you deal with your "otherness" matters to others.

5 Reasons It Takes So Long to Get Over Some Exes

Breakups are already painful — but you may be inadvertently making them worse.

Why You Shouldn’t Pursue Happiness

New research suggests pursuing happiness can actually make you miserable.

Here's Why It's So Easy to Believe in Conspiracy Theories

The truth is in here: You don't need to wear a tin-foil hat to believe in tall tales.

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