NCSH in the News
Want More Sex? Doing Your Share of the Chores Can Help – Giddy
Research suggests women tend to experience more sexual desire in relationships they perceive as equitable when it comes to physical and emotional labor. Justin Lehmiller of the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, is quoted.
NCSH’S COLLABORATION WITH AARP: “IN THE MOOD”
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:
The Sex Scene at My Senior Living Community Is Booming. Should I Worry About STIs? – AARP
STIs are rising among older adults, especially in senior living communities. Experts stress the importance of open conversations, regular STI testing, and practicing safer sex. NCSH arranged interviews with Stella Harris, Jeffrey Kwong, and Jane Fleishman.
My Wife Is Freezing Me Out. How Can I Reconnect With Her? – AARP
There’s no quick fix when a partner pulls away emotionally and sexually. But with patience, support, and possibly therapy, experts say the passion can be rekindled. NCSH arranged interviews with Allison Kent, Rachel Needle, Sari Cooper, and Chris Fariello.
Other News This Week
Are You Experiencing Relationship Burnout? What to Do Next – CNN Health
Relationship burnout—marked by emotional exhaustion, resentment, and disconnection—can harm intimacy and communication, but it’s possible to recover through various strategies.
“The Talk” Needs an Upgrade: How Parents Can Empower Kids – Psychology Today
Sex tech, like AI chatbots and virtual reality porn, is reshaping how young people learn about and experience intimacy. It’s important for parents to talk about sex tech to help their kids build healthy boundaries and digital literacy.
Hepatitis B and C May Compromise Male Fertility – Giddy
Hepatitis B and C can negatively impact male fertility by lowering testosterone levels, affecting sperm quality, and disrupting hormone balance. Yet, they don’t disrupt the success of technologies like IVF.
Anal Cancer is on the Rise — Here’s Who is Most at Risk – New York Post
Rates of anal cancer are rising fastest among white and Hispanic women over 65 — groups not traditionally considered at high risk.
Increasing Bisexual Identities Reflect More Than Just a Fad – Psychology Today
Surveys consistently show that younger people are more likely to identify as non-heterosexual. Twenty-five percent of surveyed Gen Zers identified as LGBTQ, half of whom identified as bisexual.
