NCSH in the News
The Stereotype Is ‘That Women Want Or Need Relationships More,’ But Data Shows It’s Men Who Are More Likely To Rush Down The Aisle – CNBC
A study from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, finds men are more likely than women to want to move in or marry sooner, driven by financial and emotional needs. Justin Lehmiller, of the Kinsey Institute, is quoted.
Other News This Week
California Officials Investigate Possible Local Spread of Mpox After 3 Cases with No Travel History Reported – ABC News
Los Angeles County health officials are investigating the possible local spread of a more severe mpox strain after three California cases were found with no travel links.
70 Percent of Gen Z Men Say Porn Was First Exposure to Sex – Mashable
In a survey of UK young adults aged 18–29, 45% said porn was one of their main sources of information about sex, 70% of men said porn was their first exposure to sex, and 77% want more resources to help navigate porn and sex.
Got Persistent BV? This New Treatment Approach May Help – Self
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends treating both patients and their sexual partners for bacterial vaginosis to reduce recurrence rates.
Mental Health Distress Increasing Among LGBTQ+ Youth – U.S. News & World Report
Between 2023 and 2025, rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts rose sharply among LGBTQ youth aged 13–24.
An Expert Answers: How Can I Tell the Difference Between Perimenopause and PMS Symptoms? –healthline
Perimenopause and PMS share symptoms, but perimenopausal symptoms often occur unpredictably throughout the month while PMS appears only 1–2 weeks before a period.
‘Throning’ Is A Heartbreaking New Dating Trend. Has Social Media Ruined Romance For Gen Z? – USA Today
“Throning” is a trend where people date partners with higher social status or online influence to boost their own image rather than form genuine connections, a behavior intensified by social media.
HIV’s Cunning Strategy For Hiding in Our Body Finally Revealed – Science Alert
A new study reveals that HIV hides in the body using tissue-specific strategies, embedding its DNA differently across organs like the brain, gut, and kidneys.
