NCSH in the News Black Midwives Are Suing Southern States, Claiming Regulations Make It Harder to Help Patients – Stateline Black midwives in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi are challenging state laws that require physician collaboration agreements and other restrictions they say limit access to maternity care, particularly for Black women and people in rural communities.

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NCSH in the News 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,

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NCSH in the News I Can’t Keep an Erection – And It’s Ruining My Sex Life – The Independent Erectile dysfunction can be caused by many factors like stress, health issues, medications, or mental health struggles, but experts say it is common, treatable, and does not have to limit intimacy. The Kinsey Institute, a NCSH

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NCSH in the News By Changing Women’s Lives, The Pill Changed the Nation – The AP The birth control pill transformed reproductive and sexual health in the U.S., giving women unprecedented control over pregnancy and contributing to major social shifts relating to marriage, education, and workforce participation. NCSH member, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America,

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NCSH in the News The “Group Project Theory” Can Help You Make Smarter Dating Choices – Bustle The viral “group project theory” compares long-term relationships to school group assignments, arguing that people should choose partners who consistently contribute effort, reliability, and emotional support. NCSH member, Shan Boodram, is quoted. AARP’S “IN THE MOOD” SERIES NCSH

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NCSH in the News Large Study Looks at Benefits of Doula Care on Postpartum Outcomes – Forbes Expanding Medicaid coverage is making doula care more accessible. Research shows this care can reduce maternal anxiety, improve postpartum follow-up, and increase breastfeeding rates. Research from NCSH member, the National Health Law Program, is featured. Beyond The Situationship:

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NCSH in the News The Alarmingly Common Reality of Men Killing Their Partners and Children – HuffPost Recent cases highlight how domestic violence, especially during separations, can escalate into fatal outcomes, often rooted in power and control. Nikhita Ved, of NCSH member the National Domestic Violence Hotline, is quoted. What Happens When a Couple Opens

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NCSH in the News Teen Birth Rates Hit Another Historical Low In 2025, CDC Says – NPR The teenage birth rate in the U.S. fell by 7% in 2025, continuing decades of decline. Bianca Allison, of NCSH member Physicians for Reproductive Health, is quoted. Are GLP-1 Drugs Quietly Changing Our Sex Lives? – SELF GLP-1

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NCSH in the News Georgia Bans Many Midwives from Practicing. Now, Several Are Suing the State. – NBC News   Midwives in Georgia are suing the state over restrictive laws that they say limit care, worsen provider shortages, and contribute to high maternal mortality rates. NCSH member, the American College of Nurse-Midwives, is featured.   AARP’S “IN THE MOOD” SERIES NCSH

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NCSH in the News The Great Dating App Age Range Preference Debate Is Happening on TikTok – Bustle Experts say that being too strict about age filters on dating apps can limit potential matches, since age doesn’t guarantee compatibility, maturity, or shared values. NCSH member, Shan Boodram, is featured. Once A Luxury for Moms, Doula

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