NCSH in the News
9 Things No One Tells You About Sex After 70 – HuffPost
Sex in older age is often misunderstood due to stigma and lack of education, but many older people remain interested in and enjoy sex, while making adjustments to accommodate age-related changes. NCSH member, Shannon Chavez, is quoted.
Tinder Bets AI Can Rescue the Dating App Industry with These New Features – Axios
Tinder is rolling out AI-driven matchmaking, virtual speed dating, and new discovery features to appeal to Gen Z and make connections feel more authentic as bots and AI-generated interactions rise. Research from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, is featured.
AARP’S “IN THE MOOD” SERIES
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:
Prostate Cancer Destroyed My Husband’s Desire for Intimacy – AARP
A partner’s prostate cancer diagnosis can severely impact intimacy, but couples can rebuild connection by communicating openly, redefining intimacy beyond sex, and seeking medical or therapeutic support. NCSH arranged interviews with Marianne Brandon, Evelin Molina Dacker, Dock G. Winston, and Irwin Goldstein.
Other News This Week
An ‘Alpine Divorce’ Isn’t A Dark Joke. It’s A Calculated Escalation of Control. – Mashable
“Alpine divorce” is a term describing a dangerous form of coercive control where an abusive partner isolates and abandons someone in a remote setting.
‘I Wouldn’t Stop Until I Had Answers’: The Long Journey to My Endometriosis Diagnosis – ELLE
After debilitating bladder symptoms were dismissed by doctors, one woman was finally diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis following surgery, highlighting how women’s pain is often overlooked and the importance of self-advocacy.
The TikTok Trend That Can Wreck Your Vagina — And Weaken Condoms Within Minutes – New York Post
Experts warn against using coconut oil as a “natural” lubricant, noting it can disrupt the vaginal microbiome, increase infection risk, and weaken latex condoms.
10 Signs You’re Falling Out of Love With Your Partner—And What to do Next, According to Relationship Experts – Women’s Health
Falling out of love is a common, often gradual shift marked by apathy, reduced communication, loss of intimacy, and growing distance. Understanding the causes and communicating openly can help determine whether to rebuild the connection or move on.
