NCSH in the News
1 in 4 LGBTQ+ Singles Say the Political Climate Is Reshaping Their Dating Lives – DatingNews.com
One in four LGBTQ+ singles, especially Gen Zers, say they are rethinking how they date and taking extra precautions online. Research from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, is featured.
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:
How Peyronie’s Disease Can Affect Your Sex Life – AARP
Peyronie’s disease causes penile curvature due to scar tissue but is treatable with medication or surgery. Experts recommend seeing a doctor and highlight that satisfying sex is still possible with support and adaptation. NCSH arranged interviews with experts Rachel Needle and Allison Kent.
Other News This Week
The Strange Bedfellows Driving — and Winning — the War on Porn – NBC News
The anti-porn movement is gaining traction, advocating for stricter regulations, like age verification and obscenity laws, amid rising concerns about porn’s effects on youth, relationships, and mental health.
Digital Misogyny – Psychology Today
Many young men are adopting misogynistic beliefs from online spaces, trading vulnerability for entitlement, detachment, and animosity toward women.
The Worst Thing to Say When Someone Says They’re Bisexual – TIME
Although more people identify as bisexual than as gay or lesbian, bisexuality remains widely misunderstood and often dismissed, leading to stigma, hypersexualization, and mental health challenges.
We’re Sex Therapists. Here Are 7 Things We’d Never Do In The Bedroom. – Huff Post
Sex therapists share what they avoid doing in the bedroom, emphasizing the importance of consent, open communication, and non-judgment in the bedroom
Student Clubs Can Help LGBTQ Youth Thrive – Psychology Today
School clubs can provide crucial support and community for LGBTQ+ youth, promoting social connection, emotional well-being, and academic success.
