NCSH in the News
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:
5 Ways to Spice Up Sex in Your 60s – AARP
Experts recommend that couples over 60 revitalize their sex lives by prioritizing intimacy, communicating their desires, and incorporating sex toys to enhance pleasure and connection. NCSH arranged interviews with Kate White, Sari Cooper, and Rosara Torrisi.
Other News This Week
Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Insomnia – OB-GYNS Set New Rules for Menopause Treatment – NPR
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its menopause treatment guidelines for the first time since 2014, emphasizing the safety and effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy for eligible patients.
Millions of Women Are Being Treated for UTIs They Don’t Actually Have. Here’s Why – The Sacramento Bee
A study suggests that many women diagnosed with recurrent UTIs may actually have symptoms caused by hormonal changes, vulvar inflammation, or pelvic floor dysfunction.
If You’re a Woman of a Certain Age, Beware the Risk of HPV – Psychology Today
Rising HPV rates among women over 65 highlight the importance of discussing cervical cancer screening, HPV testing, and safer sex practices with healthcare providers.
Ureaplasma Is One of the Most Common Bacteria Nobody Has Ever Heard of and Here Is What to Know – The Sacramento Bee
Ureaplasma is a common bacterium that typically causes no symptoms but may be linked to urinary and reproductive health concerns.
Sex Toys Aren’t Just for Fun. They Can Be Adaptive Tools for Disabled and Chronically Ill People – The Conversation
Sex toys and adaptive tools can help people experiencing illness, disability, or age-related physical changes maintain sexual pleasure and intimacy.
Experts Explain How Toxic Relationships Mirror Cults — And Why It’s So Hard to Leave Them – HuffPost
Experts say abusive romantic relationships can mirror cult dynamics through love bombing, isolation, manipulation, and coercive control.
