NCSH in the News
Big Tech Wants You to Give Up on Dating Humans – Salon
AI dating platforms are trying to normalize romantic relationships with chatbots, but experts raise concerns that they may isolate users and undermine emotional development. Amanda Gesselman, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, is quoted.
Other News This Week
Is It Normal to Think About Sex This Much? – VICE
There’s no “normal” amount to think about sex, but it may be a concern if those thoughts feel intrusive, uncontrollable, or harmful.
5 Women on What It’s Really Like to Be in Menopause Before 40 – SELF
Women who enter menopause early often face intense physical symptoms, emotional distress, and isolation, but with time, support, and tailored treatments, many gradually regain a sense of normalcy.
Coloradans Who Underwent Conversion Therapy Could Sue for Damages Under Proposed Bill – CBS News
A newly introduced bill at the Colorado State Capitol would allow LGBTQ individuals to sue for damages caused by conversion therapy.
As Senegal Cracks Down on Homosexuality, Gay People Say They Suffer – The AP
Senegal is moving to increase prison sentences for homosexuality amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and arrests, fueling fear, displacement, and worsening conditions for queer people.
Russian Women Who Don’t Want Children to Be Sent to Psychologist – Newsweek
Russia plans to refer women who say they don’t want children to psychological counseling as part of new measures to combat a historic decline in birth rates.
