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29% Of People See Unemployment as a Dating Red Flag — ‘I Would Caution Against Making Employment Status A Priority,’ says Expert – CNBC  

Unemployment has emerged as a new dating red flag, with nearly 30% of Americans saying it raises concerns, especially women. Justin Lehmiller, of NCSH member the Kinsey Institute, is quoted.  

NCSH’S COLLABORATION WITH AARP: “IN THE MOOD”
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: 

My Wife and I Are Aging at Different Rates – AARP 

Many couples struggle when partners age at different rates, affecting activity levels and sexual desire. Experts urge empathy, open communication, and reimagining intimacy and shared activities to maintain connection. NCSH arranged interviews with Tameca N. Harris-Jackson, Nan Wise, Sari Cooper, Shadeen Francis, Maureen Slattery, and Amanda Pasciucco.  

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Other News This Week

FDA Approves First New Antibiotics to Treat Gonorrhea in Decades, With Hope to Combat Drug Resistance – CNN Health 

The FDA has approved two new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea, marking the first major new treatments in decades as the infection becomes increasingly drug-resistant. 

Syphilis Is Everywhere. How It Spreads and Why Early Treatment Matters. – USA Today 

Syphilis has reached its highest rates since the 1950s and often goes unnoticed because its symptoms mimic other conditions and develop in stages. Although it can cause serious long-term damage if untreated, syphilis is fully curable with timely treatment. 

How AI For Women’s Health Is Being Built Differently – Forbes  

Healthcare AI information is often built on male-centric data, reinforcing misdiagnosis, dismissal, and fragmented care. Women-led companies are redesigning AI to focus on care navigation, helping women understand next steps rather than predict disease. 

FDA OKs Libido-boosting Pill for Women Who Have Gone Through Menopause – CNN Health 

The FDA has expanded approval of Addyi, a daily pill for low female libido, to include postmenopausal women over 65, broadening its use beyond younger women. 

Sex Is Dying Out. This Is Why It Matters – The Telegraph  

Despite greater sexual freedom and access to dating apps, data shows a long-running “sex recession,” with people across all generations, especially Gen Z, having less sex than in the past.