NCSH in the News There’s A Menopause Care Void. Planned Parenthood and Others Are Starting to Fill It. – The Minnesota Star Tribune Despite growing awareness of menopause, many women still struggle to find affordable, specialized care due to limited clinician training and costly private services. Planned Parenthood, an NCSH member, is featured. How Long
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Sexual Health in the News July 31 – August 6
NCSH in the News The 6 Principles of Sexual Health – Psychology Today Healthy sexual relationships are built on ongoing consent, open communication, and shared sexual values rather than factors like frequency alone. Douglas Braun-Harvey, of The Harvey Institute, a NCSH member, is featured. Other News This Week HIV: Once-Weekly Pill as Effective as Daily
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NCSH in the News How Often Do Married Couples Really Have Sex and How Do You Compare? – Men’s Journal Research suggests there is no “normal” frequency for sex in marriage, and relationship satisfaction depends more on the quality of intimacy and communication than on how often couples have sex. Research from the Kinsey Institute,
Read MoreSexual Health in the News July 17 – July 23
NCSH in the News I Was in My 50s When I Finally Started to Enjoy Sex — And It Completely Changed My Life – Yahoo! Life Menopause does not mark the end of a satisfying sex life. While hormonal changes can affect arousal, desire, and comfort, many women continue to enjoy fulfilling sex after 50.
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NCSH in the News ‘They Said to Me, You Were The Best Sex Toy We Ever Had’: The Pain, Pleasure and Paranoia of Life in A Throuple – The Guardian As throuples become more visible, people in three-person relationships say they can offer deep connections but also unique emotional challenges. Research from the Kinsey Institute,
Read MoreSexual Health in the News July 3 – July 9
NCSH in the News Medicaid Funding Is Resuming for Planned Parenthood After Being Cut off for Most of a Year – U.S. News and World Report Planned Parenthood, a NCSH member, has resumed billing Medicaid for non-abortion services after a year-long funding cut. AARP’S “IN THE MOOD” SERIES NCSH is providing experts for AARP’s advice
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NCSH in the News New Data Suggests Gen Z Isn’t Shunning Sex After All – Newsweek Gen Z is having partnered sex at rates similar to older generations, with findings showing that emotional connection and shared intimacy, not orgasm frequency alone, are the strongest drivers of sexual satisfaction. Research from the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH
Read MoreSexual Health in the News June 19 – June 25
NCSH in the News Think You Don’t Have a Type? Science Says You Probably Do – Psychology Today Research suggests people tend to date a consistent “type,” with exes often sharing similar personality traits and physical characteristics. However, more extroverted people show greater variety in their partners. Justin Lehmiller of the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH
Read MoreSexual Health in the News June 12 – June 18
NCSH in the News Americans Say They’ve Had 9 Sexual Partners. The Real Number Is Much Different. – VICE A survey of more than 2,200 Americans found that people report having an average of 20 lifetime sexual partners but typically tell partners a much lower number, reflecting ongoing stigma. NCSH member, Evan Goldstein, is quoted. Congenital Syphilis Skyrockets as
Read MoreSexual Health in the News June 5 – June 11
NCSH in the News Broadening Is the Common Masturbation Technique That Women Are Keeping a Secret – METRO A survey of nearly 20,000 women found that 87% use a masturbation technique called “broadening,” which involves rubbing or pressing the entire vulva against a surface rather than focusing on direct clitoral stimulation. Research from NCSH member,
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