NCSH in the News

NCSH in the News Touch Starved: What It Means & How to Cope, According to Experts – Men’s Health Touch starvation, or the lack of safe physical connection, can negatively impact mental and physical health but can be eased through open communication, non-sexual touch, pets, and self-care practices. Justin Lehmiller of the Kinsey Institute, a

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NCSH in the News Women in Their 50s are Taking Back Their Sexual Empowerment: ‘It’s Not An Awakening. It’s A Reclamation’ – Yahoo! Style  Women’s sexuality doesn’t end after menopause, it evolves. With confidence, communication, and adaptation, many women over 50 reclaim intimacy and find renewed satisfaction. Shamyra Howard, menopause researcher at NCSH member, the

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NCSH in the News How Many People Think Flirting with AI Chatbots is Actually Cheating? – Mashable   A survey from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, found that 33 percent of U.S. adults consider sexting or having a romantic relationship with an AI bot to be cheating. Justin Lehmiller, of the Kinsey Institute, is quoted.  

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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.

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NCSH in the News Americans Are Having Less Sex – Newsweek Americans are having less sex than in previous decades, with declines across age groups and relationship types contributing to concerns about fertility rates and social connection. A study from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, is featured. 7 ‘Embarrassing’ Sex Questions Experts Get Asked All

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NCSH in the News How Weight-Loss Drugs Impact Your Dating Life – TIME  GLP-1 drugs affect dating and sex in mixed ways, improving confidence for some while causing hormonal side effects and/or reduced desire for others. Survey results from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, are featured.   Digital Affairs are Here: 61% of Singles Say Sexting

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NCSH in the News Why Is Everyone Being So Weird About Ovulation? – Betches Pop culture’s obsession with ovulation exaggerates it as a hormone-driven frenzy, when in reality it doesn’t boost arousal and instead reflects society’s ongoing discomfort with women’s sexuality. Survey results from the Kinsey Institute, a NCSH member, are featured. 9 Things No

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NCSH in the News What You’re Not Hearing in Sex Ed About College Hookups – CNN Health  Many college students underestimate the risks of STIs, which are rising among young adults due to low condom use, misinformation, and lack of testing. NCSH member, the American College Health Association, is mentioned.  NCSH’S COLLABORATION WITH AARP: “IN

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NCSH in the News Gen Z’s Sexual Recession Calls for a New Kind of Dating App Support – Dating News Gen Z’s “sex recession” reflects declining sexual activity among young adults, prompting dating apps to create supportive, stigma-free tools for intimacy and authentic connections. A study from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, is featured. Other

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NCSH in the News 11 Real Reasons Couples Stop Having Sex (And How to Reconnect) – Thriveworks  Sexless marriages are common and often stem from stress, health issues, or communication problems. Experts recommend honest conversations, redefining intimacy, and rebuilding emotional connection to restore closeness. NCSH arranged the interview with therapist Shadeen Francis.   Study Finds 90%

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