NCSH in the News
I Was in My 50s When I Finally Started to Enjoy Sex — And It Completely Changed My Life – Yahoo! Life
Menopause does not mark the end of a satisfying sex life. While hormonal changes can affect arousal, desire, and comfort, many women continue to enjoy fulfilling sex after 50. Two NCSH members, the Kinsey Institute and AASECT, are featured in this story.
How to Deal With the “Crush Recession” – Psychology Today
Many people experience dating burnout due to financial pressures, stress, and frustration with modern dating. Experts recommend staying open to connection while having realistic expectations and focusing on authenticity. Research from the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, 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:
Our Best In the Mood Columns on Sexless Marriage – AARP
The article features the best columns with expert advice on navigating sexless relationships, covering common challenges such as mismatched sexual desire, aging, health conditions, and changing family dynamics. NCSH lined up experts for some of these columns.
Other News This Week
Testosterone Doesn’t Mean What Most People Think It Does – CNN
Growing interest in testosterone testing can encourage men to engage with their health, but low testosterone levels should be evaluated alongside symptoms, lifestyle factors, and underlying health conditions rather than treated based on a single lab result.
Gilead, Merck Weekly HIV Pill Keeps Virus Suppressed in Late-stage Trials – Reuters
Gilead Sciences and Merck said their experimental once-weekly HIV pill kept the virus suppressed in two late-stage trials.
Introducing ‘Quiet Dating,’ the Trend for People Tired of Performing Their Love Lives Online – VICE
Quiet dating encourages people to keep their dating lives more private, focusing on building authentic connections rather than seeking validation from friends, family, or social media.
Is the UK’s Age-verification Law Working? Kinda. – Mashable
Nearly a year after the UK’s Online Safety Act took effect, age verification checks on adult websites have increased substantially, but many pornography sites still lack effective safeguards and children continue to access adult content through search engines and some dating apps.
In Defense of Getting Back Together with Your Ex (Yes, Seriously) – HuffPost
Getting back together with an ex isn’t necessarily “backsliding” if both partners have grown, addressed the issues that led to the breakup, and are intentionally building a new relationship.
I’ve Been on PrEP For 11 Years. Access To the HIV Prevention Drug Is in Danger. – USA Today
Despite expanded HIV prevention options, cost, insurance hurdles, limited provider knowledge, and proposed funding cuts continue to prevent many people from accessing PrEP.
