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Sexual Health in the News August 2 - August 8

Aug 08, 2024

NCSH in the News

Women Are Using Dating Apps to Discover Their Queer Sexuality – Mashable
Women are exploring their queer sexuality through dating apps, especially during the COVID pandemic, aided by social media and growing acceptance of diverse identities. Dr. Justin Garcia, of the Kinsey Institute, a NCSH member, is quoted.

Apparently The Orgasm Gap Isn't Going Anywhere For Straight Women – Scary Mommy
The orgasm gap remains, with straight women reporting lower orgasm rates than men, but improved communication and techniques can enhance sexual pleasure for both partners. Amanda Gesselman, of the Kinsey Institute, a NCSH member, is featured.

How to Talk Dirty During Sex Without Feeling Cringey – SELF
The article offers tips for effective dirty talk, highlighting practice, communication about boundaries, and diverse techniques to boost intimacy and confidence. Shan Boodram, sex educator and NCSH member, is quoted.

NCSH COLLABORATES WITH AARP ON SEXUAL HEALTH ADVICE COLUMN: "IN THE MOOD"
NCSH is providing experts for this new AARP advice column, currently available to AARP members only (via a paywall), reaching up to 15 million people monthly. The most recent articles include:

Can You Orgasm Without an Erection, and Is It Possible to Masturbate Too Much?
NCSH arranged interviews with Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, Dr. Evelin Dacker, Dr. Nan Wise, and Mike Johnson.

Dating as a Widow? Here’s How to Deal with Those ‘Helpful’ Comments
NCSH arranged interviews with Sandi Kaufman, Dr. Jane Fleishman, Joan Price, Dr. Anita Mikkilineni, and Dr. Maureen Slattery.

Why Does My Partner Need Porn to Get Aroused?
NCSH arranged interviews with Joan Price, Sandi Kaufman, and Dr. Jane Fleishman.


Other News This Week

Need For OB-GYNs Rises as Abortion Laws Drive Doctors Away – Forbes
The demand for OB-GYNs is rising as doctors avoid practicing in states with abortion bans, leading to shortages in both rural areas and major cities.

Gen Z Less Likely to Date Outside of Their Race Than Millennials – Newsweek
Despite their progressive reputation, Gen Z is less likely than millennials to date outside their race but more open to dating bisexual or transgender individuals, reflecting their more fluid views on sexuality.

Finding Cheap Birth Control Is Becoming Harder for Many in States with Abortion Bans – NBC News
Family planning clinics in states with strict abortion laws are struggling to stock affordable contraceptives, placing a financial burden on both clinics and low-income women seeking birth control.

Celibacy Is All the Rage on Social Media. Here's Why. – Mashable
The rising trend of celibacy among women is gaining online attention as women share its benefits and challenge societal stigma, despite backlash from dating platforms like Bumble that have criticized the choice.

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For general media inquiries about sexual health topics and/or to schedule an interview with one of our experts, please contact Susan Gilbert, NCSH Co-Director, at 
susan.gilbert@altarum.org

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