NCSH in the News
Teen Birth Rates Hit Another Historical Low In 2025, CDC Says – NPR
The teenage birth rate in the U.S. fell by 7% in 2025, continuing decades of decline. Bianca Allison, of NCSH member Physicians for Reproductive Health, is quoted.
Are GLP-1 Drugs Quietly Changing Our Sex Lives? – SELF
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may affect sex drive by altering brain reward pathways and potentially reducing libido. However, for some people, physical and psychological changes from weight loss can also improve sexual confidence and function. Justin Lehmiller, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, is quoted.
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 Husband Takes Testosterone and Wants Sex All the Time – AARP
Differences in sexual desire are common in relationships and should be approached as a shared issue, with communication, negotiation, and exploration of new forms of intimacy. NCSH arranged interviews with Tameca Harris-Jackson, Sue Milstein, and Shadeen Francis.
Other News This Week
San Francisco Sees Major Drop in STDs. Here’s What’s Driving the Decline – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco saw notable declines in STIs in 2025 (syphilis down 24%, chlamydia 18%, and gonorrhea 5% compared with 2024) largely driven by expanded prevention efforts and use of doxy-PEP after sex.
Ohio Man First Person in US Convicted Under New Federal Deepfakes Law – USA Today
An Ohio man became the first person convicted under a new federal law for creating and sharing AI-generated sexual images to harass victims, highlighting growing legal efforts to address this abuse.
Health AI and the Law: Could Your Chatbot Doc Testify Against You? – Mashable
Tech companies are pushing for “AI privilege” to keep chatbot conversations, especially around health, legally protected, but courts are divided. Sensitive disclosures (like questions about STIs) could become legal evidence, highlighting privacy risks as more people use AI for personal health advice.
5 Simple Signs Your Relationship Has Insane Sexual Compatibility – VICE
Sexual compatibility can show up through comfort, communication, and connection, like being able to laugh during sex, express preferences openly, and enjoy non-sexual intimacy.
The Woman Who Changed the Way We Have Sex – SLATE
Shere Hite’s groundbreaking research on female sexual pleasure challenged myths about orgasm and helped reshape modern understanding of sexual health and gender dynamics.
