NCSH in the News
Feeling Like a Late Bloomer When It Comes to Sex? There’s Hope – CNN Health
Sex experts say having less sexual experience does not make someone a worse partner, as communication, curiosity, responsiveness, and self-awareness matter more than the number of past partners. Justin Lehmiller of the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, 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:
I Can Climax by Myself, but Not When I’m Being Intimate – AARP
Performance anxiety can make it harder to orgasm with a partner even when orgasm during masturbation is easy. Experts recommend reducing pressure, staying present, communicating about what feels good, and focusing on pleasure and connection. NCSH arranged interviews with Marianne Brandon, Rachel Needle, Stella Harris, Tameca Harris-Jackson, Shadeen Francis, and Chris Fariello.
Do Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgeries and Products Work? – AARP
Experts caution that many “vaginal rejuvenation” products and procedures lack evidence and can cause harm. NCSH arranged interviews with Evelin Dacker, Maureen Slattery, Anita Mikkilineni, and Padma Kandadai.
Other News This Week
Endometriosis Can Elude Diagnosis for Years. What To Know About the Disease and New Ways to Find It – The AP
New diagnostic tests for endometriosis aim to reduce the years-long delays many women face in receiving a diagnosis by detecting signs of the condition through electrical signals or saliva, though these tests are not currently available for clinical use in the U.S.
Something Unique Seems to Be Happening to the Brain in Menopause – Scientific American
New research suggests that, unlike puberty and pregnancy, the menopausal transition is not associated with an overall reduction in the brain’s cortical gray matter volume beyond normal age-related decline.
Every Body: Sexuality Doesn’t End at 50 – Psychology Today
Research challenges stereotypes that women lose interest in sex as they age, showing that many women over 50 remain sexually active and continue to seek pleasure and intimacy.
Your Porn Addiction Might Not Be What You Think – GQ
A therapist argues that while excessive porn use can be harmful, evidence does not support classifying “porn addiction” as a mental health disorder and that treatment should focus on the underlying issues driving compulsive use.
Pamela Anderson Opens Up on Hepatitis C Battle: ‘I’ve Finally Come to Terms’ – ABC News
Pamela Anderson reflected on being diagnosed with hepatitis C in the 1990s, when no cure was available, and the fear, shame, and guilt the diagnosis caused. Now cured, she continues to emphasize testing, reducing stigma, and improving access to treatment.
