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Sexual Health in the News September 26 – October 2

October 2, 2025

NCSH in the News

Touch Starved: What It Means & How to Cope, According to Experts – Men’s Health

Touch starvation, or the lack of safe physical connection, can negatively impact mental and physical health but can be eased through open communication, non-sexual touch, pets, and self-care practices. Justin Lehmiller of the Kinsey Institute, a NCSH member, is quoted.

Older and Uglier: Why Gen Z Is Embracing ‘Shrekking’ Dating Trend – Newsweek

Gen Z’s “Shrekking” trend reflects a shift toward dating less conventionally attractive or older partners to seek emotional safety and stability, highlighting both frustrations with modern dating norms and evolving values around relationships. A study from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, 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: 

How Do I Keep Romance Going in a Sexless Marriage? – AARP

A sexless marriage can remain deeply fulfilling by redefining romance through emotional intimacy, shared experiences, affection, and intentional connection beyond the bedroom. NCSH arranged interviews with Rachel Needle, Tameca Harris-Jackson, Allison Kent, Stella Harris, and Nan Wise.


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Study Urges TikTok Viewers to Check Sources of Sexual Health Advice – UPI

A study warns that sexual health advice on TikTok is often inaccurate and urges young people to rely on qualified medical professionals for reliable information.

I Asked Teen Boys Why They Use AI Chatbots. 1 Common Response Alarmed Me – HuffPost

Teen boys are turning to AI chatbots for companionship and romance, raising concerns about addiction and mental health risks while highlighting the need for parental guidance and open conversations.

Circumcision In Decline Across U.S. – Newsweek

New research shows U.S. neonatal circumcision rates have declined over the past decade due to cultural shifts, Medicaid coverage changes, and growing skepticism of medical recommendations.

Yes, You Can Still Get Pregnant in Perimenopause — Here’s What That Means for You – Yahoo! News

Pregnancy is still possible during perimenopause despite declining fertility, so experts stress the importance of contraception, careful monitoring, and informed choices for women in this stage.

‘White Lotus’ Star Lukas Gage Opens Up About STI History — And His Sexual Health Must-Haves – New York Post

Lukas Gage shares how contracting two STIs from a cheating partner reshaped his approach to sexual health, leading him to regular testing, daily PrEP use, and advocacy for open conversations about safer sex.

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