NCSH in the News
Georgia Bans Many Midwives from Practicing. Now, Several Are Suing the State. – NBC News
Midwives in Georgia are suing the state over restrictive laws that they say limit care, worsen provider shortages, and contribute to high maternal mortality rates. NCSH member, the American College of Nurse-Midwives, 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:
I Have No Interest in Sex. Is It Still OK to Date? – AARP
A woman wants to date again without sex, highlighting that many people seek companionship and connection rather than sexual intimacy, even if it’s not always openly discussed. NCSH arranged interviews with Marianne Brandon and Rachel Needle.
Other News This Week
A New Test Could Transform Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis – Good Morning America
A new vaginal swab test may offer an effective, accessible, and non-invasive way to diagnose endometrial cancer.
Minneapolis City Council Mulls Legalizing Adult Sex Venues with New Bathhouse Licensing Rules – CBS News
Minneapolis is preparing to consider legalizing and regulating adult bathhouses and sex venues where consenting adults may engage in sexual activity.
Heteroflexible Is the Highest Growing Orientation on Feeld. It’s Not Without Its Critics. – HuffPost
“Heteroflexible” is an increasingly popular label describing people who are primarily straight but open to occasional same-sex experiences, reflecting a broader shift toward viewing sexuality as fluid.
What’s One-Sided Monogamy, and Why Is the Manosphere So Obsessed with It? – VICE
“One-sided monogamy” promoted in the manosphere describes relationships where men expect fidelity from their partners while they explore other relationships, reframing a long-standing double standard as a lifestyle choice.
Sick of the Apps? Try Dating Your Friends – SELF
Dating a friend is gaining appeal as an alternative to apps, offering a stronger foundation of trust, compatibility, and “earned attraction” that can support longer-term relationships.
Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) Is an Actual Condition — And It Could Explain A Lot – HuffPost
“Irritable male syndrome” describes mood, energy, and behavioral changes in men – often linked to gradual testosterone decline, stress, and aging – that can show up as irritability, fatigue, and reduced libido.
