NCSH in the News

NCSH in the News How Long Is Too Long to Go Without Sex? Experts Say It’s Complicated – Men’s Journal Research suggests that sexual “dry spells” are common and highly subjective, with no standard amount of time that defines one. Experts say sexual frequency varies widely based on age, relationship status, and life circumstances. Justin

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NCSH in the News AI Is Making Dating Less Messy, Less Judgmental—and Less Fun – Cosmopolitan More singles are using AI to analyze dates, texts, and potential partners, but experts warn that relying on it too heavily can reinforce biases, fuel over analysis, and reduce the spontaneity and vulnerability of dating. Data from the Kinsey

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NCSH in the News An AI Companion Company Is Hiring a Human Therapist – MASHABLE An AI companion company is hiring a human therapist to help people navigate relationships with AI, citing demand from users who feel stigma around these relationships. Justin Garcia, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, is featured in this article. AARP’S

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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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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,

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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,

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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

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