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Dating Advice You Can Actually Use In 2026 – Mashable  

People who found long-term relationships through dating apps reported that success often came from staying open-minded, being honest about their intentions, and resisting dating-app fatigue. Justin Garcia, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, 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 Love My New GLP-1 Body, But I’m Not Ready for Sex – AARP 

Experts say weight loss from GLP-1 drugs can trigger complicated emotions around body image, confidence, intimacy, and resentment within relationships, especially if attraction and sexual dynamics shift after weight changes. NCSH arranged interviews with Stella Harris, Tameca N. Harris-Jackson, Nan Wise, Marianne Brandon, and Chris Fariello.  

Other News This Week

Gonorrhea And Syphilis Hit Record Levels in Europe – BBC News 

Europe recorded its highest STI rates in more than a decade in 2024, with gonorrhea cases rising 303% since 2015 and syphilis cases more than doubling.  

‘Off Campus’ And Why So Many Young People Are Obsessed with Sexy TV – USA Today  

Sexually explicit TV shows and romance series are drawing massive Gen Z audiences. Experts say many viewers may be using romantic and sexual media to explore intimacy, connection, and desire amid dating fatigue, social isolation, and inconsistent sex education. 

Florida Lawmakers Reach Deal to Reverse HIV Drug Cuts After Backlash, Advocacy Pressure – CBS News 

Florida lawmakers reached a budget agreement restoring major cuts to the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program.  

Stop Having Sex in These 7 Places, Says Gynecologist – VICE  

A gynecologist warned that certain “adventurous” sex locations can increase the risk of UTIs, bacterial infections, irritation, and condom failure due to heat, bacteria, friction, and disrupted vaginal pH. 

India’s Top Condom Maker May Hike Prices on War-linked Oil Surge – Reuters  

India’s largest condom maker, Mankind Pharma, warned it may raise condom prices if Middle East conflict-driven oil prices remain high. 

Most Couples Have Sex at Night. This Expert Says They’re Doing It Wrong – USA Today 

A sleep expert says morning sex may better align with hormones tied to libido, arousal, and performance, though satisfaction ultimately depends on each partner’s natural sleep and energy patterns. 

Eight Truths About Long-Term Desire, According to Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivity – Vogue  

Sustaining desire in long-term relationships requires balancing intimacy with individuality, uncertainty, and personal independence rather than relying solely on emotional closeness.