NCSH in the News
5 Big Sex Issues Gen Z-ers Bring Up in Therapy All the Time – HuffPost
Gen Z is having less sex and navigating challenges like communicating boundaries, being pressured to define their identities, and performance anxiety. Justin Lehmiller from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, is featured.
Dating Statistics and Facts in 2025 – Forbes
Most young singles want a relationship, but many say dating today feels harder than ever due to rising costs, emotional burnout, shifting expectations, and the growing influence of technology. Survey results from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, are featured.
She Wears Bright Pink and Fights for Women’s Pleasure. Now, The Medical World is Listening. –Women’s Health
Cindy Eckert developed Addyi, a medication to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder, addressing a neglected area of women’s sexual health and challenging stigma around female libido. NCSH member, the American Sexual Health Association, is featured.
NCSH’S COLLABORATION WITH AARP: “IN THE MOOD”
NCSH is providing experts for AARP’s advice column, available to AARP members (via a paywall), reaching up to 15 million people monthly. The most recent articles include:
Will Hormone Replacement Therapy Help My Sex Life? – AARP
Experts agree that hormone replacement therapy is safe and beneficial for most healthy women in their 50s experiencing menopause symptoms. NCSH arranged interviews with Maureen Slattery, William Lee, Marilyn Jerome, and Kathryn Dumas.
Other News This Week
Weight Loss Drugs Could be a Gamechanger for Women with a Common Hormonal Disorder – CNBC
Some women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) report symptom relief from GLP-1 weight loss drugs, though these medications aren’t approved for PCOS treatment and more research is needed.
More Teens Say They’re Using AI for Friendship. Here’s Why Researchers Are Concerned – CBS News
More teens are turning to AI companions for friendship, advice, and emotional support, including exploring their sexuality, prompting concern that this may replace real relationships and hinder social development.
How to Overcome Disability Barriers and Receive Equal Access to Medical Care – Healthline
People with disabilities often face healthcare barriers that lead to worse health outcomes, despite legal protections like the ADA. Knowing your rights, planning ahead, and seeking support can improve access and quality of care.
Their Selfies Are Being Turned into Sexually Explicit Content With AI. They Want the World to Know. – USA Today
AI tools are being exploited to create non-consensual sexual content and deepfakes despite new laws aimed at combatting this non-consensual intimate imagery generation.
Ozempic Could Change Births in America – Newsweek
Ozempic, a weight-loss drug, has led to unexpected pregnancies – in some cases, even for those on birth control. However, more research is needed on its impacts and fetal safety.
