NCSH in the News
What to Do When You Have a Sexually Transmitted Infection – Ask Men
Contracting an STI is not the end of your sex life. If you suspect you have one, it’s key to stay calm, get tested quickly, follow treatment, inform partners, and practice safer sex to protect yourself and others. Justin Lehmiller of the Kinsey Institute, a NCSH member, is quoted.
GLP-1s Like Ozempic Work ‘Miracles’ For PCOS Patients – USA Today
Women with PCOS are finding relief through GLP-1 medications, but many face high out-of-pocket costs due to lack of insurance coverage and limited FDA approval. Dr. Hayley Miller, Medical Director of Nurx, a 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:
All We Do in Retirement Is Get on Each Other’s Nerves – AARP
A retired couple struggles to reconnect and rekindle intimacy, discovering that this new stage of life requires compassion, communication, and intentional effort. NCSH arranged interviews with Rachel Needle, Allison Kent, Tameca N. Harris-Jackson, Jane Fleishman, Stella Harris, and Gretchen Shanks.
Other News This Week
Koalas To Be Vaccinated Against Deadly Chlamydia in World First – CNN
Researchers in Australia have developed and approved the world’s first vaccine to protect endangered koalas from chlamydia, aiming to reduce disease-related deaths and improve population survival.
Most Gen Z Women Have Fertility Anxiety by Age 23—Survey – Newsweek
A new survey finds that most Gen Z women experience fertility anxiety by age 23, driven by social media, delayed life milestones, and growing awareness of reproductive challenges.
5 Signs You and Your Partner Shouldn’t Stop Using Condoms – VICE
A sex and relationship coach outlines five key signs that you and your partner may not be ready to stop using condoms, emphasizing the importance of communication, trust, and sexual health awareness.
Exercise Boosts Men’s Mental, Sexual Health, Poll Finds – U.S. News and World Report
A Cleveland Clinic survey finds that while most men say exercise boosts their mental health, confidence, and sex drive, many still don’t make it a regular habit.
Opill and the WNBA Have Broken Down Birth Control Barriers Through Basketball and Beyond – PureWow
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, has partnered with the WNBA to promote accessible, stigma-free reproductive health through sports and community outreach.
3 Ways To Make Sex More Romantic in a Relationship, By A Psychologist – Forbes
A psychologist outlines three ways to make sex more romantic by fostering emotional connection through nervous system regulation, empathetic touch, and intentional presence.
