NCSH in the News How Weight-Loss Drugs Impact Your Dating Life – TIME  GLP-1 drugs affect dating and sex in mixed ways, improving confidence for some while causing hormonal side effects and/or reduced desire for others. Survey results from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, are featured.   Digital Affairs are Here: 61% of Singles Say Sexting

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NCSH in the News Why Is Everyone Being So Weird About Ovulation? – Betches Pop culture’s obsession with ovulation exaggerates it as a hormone-driven frenzy, when in reality it doesn’t boost arousal and instead reflects society’s ongoing discomfort with women’s sexuality. Survey results from the Kinsey Institute, a NCSH member, are featured. 9 Things No

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NCSH in the News What You’re Not Hearing in Sex Ed About College Hookups – CNN Health  Many college students underestimate the risks of STIs, which are rising among young adults due to low condom use, misinformation, and lack of testing. NCSH member, the American College Health Association, is mentioned.  NCSH’S COLLABORATION WITH AARP: “IN

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NCSH in the News Gen Z’s Sexual Recession Calls for a New Kind of Dating App Support – Dating News Gen Z’s “sex recession” reflects declining sexual activity among young adults, prompting dating apps to create supportive, stigma-free tools for intimacy and authentic connections. A study from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, is featured. Other

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NCSH in the News 11 Real Reasons Couples Stop Having Sex (And How to Reconnect) – Thriveworks  Sexless marriages are common and often stem from stress, health issues, or communication problems. Experts recommend honest conversations, redefining intimacy, and rebuilding emotional connection to restore closeness. NCSH arranged the interview with therapist Shadeen Francis.   Study Finds 90%

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NCSH in the News 5 Big Sex Issues Gen Z-ers Bring Up in Therapy All the Time – HuffPost  Gen Z is having less sex and navigating challenges like communicating boundaries, being pressured to define their identities, and performance anxiety. Justin Lehmiller from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, is featured.  Dating Statistics and Facts in

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NCSH in the News Unlucky In Love? AI Dating Apps Promise to Help You Up Your Game. – CBS News AI dating tools are becoming popular among singles, especially Gen Z, as a way to improve conversations and boost confidence, though some worry they may reduce authenticity in dating. Research from NCSH member, the Kinsey

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NCSH in the News Are GLP-1s Affecting Your Birth Control? What To Know – USA Today GLP-1 medications may unintentionally boost fertility and reduce the effectiveness of oral birth control by slowing digestion, leading to surprise pregnancies. Dr. Hayley Miller, Medical Director of Nurx, a NCSH member, is quoted. People Are Rizzing on Tinder Using

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NCSH in the News Is Gen Z Killing the Dating App? – Newsweek  Gen Z is using dating apps less, favoring in-person connections and authentic interactions over “swiping” due to burnout, financial struggles, and a desire for meaningful relationships. Dr. Justin Lehmiller and research from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, are featured.     NCSH’S

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NCSH in the News 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ Singles Say the Political Climate Is Reshaping Their Dating Lives – DatingNews.com  One in four LGBTQ+ singles, especially Gen Zers, say they are rethinking how they date and taking extra precautions online. Research from NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, is featured.   NCSH’S COLLABORATION WITH AARP: “IN THE

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