NCSH in the News
Sex Recession Is Real but Complicated, Kinsey Reports – Mashable
U.S. adults ages 18–29 are having less sex despite moderate to high desire among most singles. Barriers include dating fatigue, limited opportunities, fear of rejection, and financial stress. Survey results from the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, are 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:
My Menopause Mood Swings Are Ruining My Marriage – AARP
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, alongside life stress, can contribute to mood swings that strain relationships. NCSH arranged interviews with Stella Harris, Maureen Slattery, Padma Kandadai, and William Lee.
Will Vaginal Estrogen Affect My Husband? – AARP
Medical experts explain that low-dose vaginal estrogen can relieve menopause-related dryness and painful sex without causing harmful hormonal effects in male partners during intercourse. NCSH arranged interviews with Maureen Slattery, Gretchen Frey, and Melissa Kaufman.
Other News This Week
1 in 8 Cancer Cases Worldwide Are Caused by Common Infections, Study Finds – People
One in eight cancer cases worldwide in 2024 was linked to common infections, including HPV and hepatitis B and C.
The Era of Male Birth Control May Be Nearing – The Washington Post
Nonhormonal male contraceptives that use an injectable gel to block sperm are advancing in clinical trials, potentially offering a long-lasting, reversible option beyond condoms and vasectomies.
Cervical Cancer Screening Needs a New Name to Reach Young Women – Forbes
Nearly one in three U.S. women ages 21–29 have never been screened for cervical cancer, up from one in eight in 2005. At-home HPV testing could help close screening gaps by offering greater privacy and convenience, but awareness and access to follow-up care remain essential.
Too Many Women Face A “Diagnostic Odyssey” At the Doctor’s Office. This $20 Billion Plan Could Change Things. – CBS News
The Society for Women’s Health Research is proposing a $20 billion, 10-year federal strategy to address longstanding gaps in women’s health research and care, including menopause.
Too Drunk to Consent? Cornell Case Highlights Legal Controversy – USA Today
New York’s “voluntary intoxication exclusion,” can limit prosecutions when someone is too intoxicated to consent after willingly consuming alcohol or drugs.
When and How to Bring Up Sex and Sexuality With Your Child – Psychology Today
Parents are encouraged to start age-appropriate conversations about bodies and sexuality early and continue them over time, rather than waiting for questions or having one big “talk.”
