NCSH in the News

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

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NCSH in the News Georgia Bans Many Midwives from Practicing. Now, Several Are Suing the State. – NBC News   Midwives in Georgia are suing the state over restrictive laws that they say limit care, worsen provider shortages, and contribute to high maternal mortality rates. NCSH member, the American College of Nurse-Midwives, is featured.   AARP’S “IN THE MOOD” SERIES NCSH

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NCSH in the News The Great Dating App Age Range Preference Debate Is Happening on TikTok – Bustle Experts say that being too strict about age filters on dating apps can limit potential matches, since age doesn’t guarantee compatibility, maturity, or shared values. NCSH member, Shan Boodram, is featured. Once A Luxury for Moms, Doula

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NCSH in the News Big Tech Wants You to Give Up on Dating Humans – Salon AI dating platforms are trying to normalize romantic relationships with chatbots, but experts raise concerns that they may isolate users and undermine emotional development. Amanda Gesselman, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, is quoted. Other News This Week Is

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NCSH in the News 9 Things No One Tells You About Sex After 70 – HuffPost Sex in older age is often misunderstood due to stigma and lack of education, but many older people remain interested in and enjoy sex, while making adjustments to accommodate age-related changes. NCSH member, Shannon Chavez, is quoted. Tinder Bets

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NCSH in the News Some AI Users Are Starting to Consider Themselves ‘AI-Sexual’ – Mashable A survey of Gen Z and millennials who use AI tools found many are open to sexual or romantic interaction with AI. Respondents say AI offers a judgment-free space to explore desires, practice flirting, and learn about their sexuality. Justin

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NCSH in the News Preventative Couples Counseling: What It Is and Why It Works – Oprah Daily While proactive couples counseling isn’t the norm, therapists encourage people to treat it just like any other preventative health practice. NCSH member, Shannon Chavez Qureshi, is quoted. Gen Z isn’t sexless. They just want a love like ‘Heated

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NCSH in the News How often do people fall passionately in love? The answer may be less than you think – Scientific American A survey of U.S. singles reveals the different ways people experience passionate romantic love. Amanda Gesselman of NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute is cited. More People Want Open Relationships, but Here’s Why

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NCSH in the News Are We Hard-Wired for Infidelity? – The Guardian   Humans have evolved with both a drive for long-term bonding and for sexual novelty, which can create tension in relationships. Justin Garcia, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, authored this article.  The Truth About Polyamory – Scientific American  Polyamory isn’t just about sex—it’s a consent-based relationship style focused on honesty and communication. Research suggests it can be as

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NCSH in the News “AI Gap Relationships” Have Entered the Chat – Cosmopolitan Partners can end up in an “AI gap relationship,” where one embraces AI and the other avoids or distrusts it, and that mismatch can become a new kind of compatibility issue. Justin Garcia, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, is quoted. How

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