NCSH in the News
Large Study Looks at Benefits of Doula Care on Postpartum Outcomes – Forbes
Expanding Medicaid coverage is making doula care more accessible. Research shows this care can reduce maternal anxiety, improve postpartum follow-up, and increase breastfeeding rates. Research from NCSH member, the National Health Law Program, is featured.
Beyond The Situationship: Why Older Generations Are Actually Driving the Polyamory Boom – Independent Online
Despite its reputation, Gen Z is less engaged in polyamory than older generations, with millennials and Gen X driving interest in non-monogamous relationships. Justin Lehmiller, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, is featured.
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 Wife Won’t Do Anything by Herself. Is That Normal? – AARP
After retirement, increased dependence on a partner is common, but experts say healthy relationships require a balance between togetherness and independence. NCSH arranged interviews with Amanda Pasciucco and Shadeen Francis.
Other News This Week
EU’s ‘Yes Means Yes’ Rape Definition Seeks to Close Loopholes Allowing Rapists to Walk Free – CNN
EU lawmakers backed a “yes means yes” standard that defines sex without explicit, freely given consent as rape, aiming to strengthen protections for survivors across member states.
The HPV Vaccine Can Reduce Certain Cancers by Half. Expert Explains Why Men and Boys Should Get It – CNN Health
The HPV vaccine significantly reduces the risk of some cancers in boys and young men, cutting it by nearly half, highlighting its importance beyond cervical cancer prevention.
Is TMI Really Such a Bad Thing? Here’s The Case for Oversharing – The AP
Sharing personal information can strengthen relationships and build trust when done thoughtfully, though timing, context, and intent are key to avoiding negative outcomes.
After Watching Their Moms Fight To ‘Have It All,’ Gen Z Women Would Rather Be Dads – HuffPost
A growing gap between young men and women on wanting children is driven largely by women’s concerns about unequal caregiving, career trade-offs, and the physical and emotional burdens of motherhood.
What You Should Know About Tech-Enabled Sexual Violence – Cosmopolitan
A new U.S. law targets tech-enabled sexual abuse, such as deepfakes and non-consensual image sharing, by requiring platforms to remove reported content quickly, reflecting growing concern over this rapidly expanding form of sexual violence.
Why Gen Z Have Terrible Sex Lives – VICE
Frequent doomscrolling is increasingly replacing intimacy for many Gen Zers. Experts say this “Great Unwanting” reflects a shift toward easy, low-effort dopamine from screens over deeper connection.
