Sexual Health in the News September 20 - September 26
NCSH in the News
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:
Where to Find the Best Sex Toys - AARP
Older adults who are interested in exploring sex toys should consider reputable stores that offer high quality products and staff who can help guide those with mobility issues. NCSH arranged interviews with experts Allison Kent, Sari Cooper, and Chris Fariello.
Other News This Week
She Was Accused of Murder After Losing Her Pregnancy. SC Woman Now Tells Her Story – CNN
Amari Marsh describes her experience facing a murder charge following a miscarriage, highlighting reproductive rights in a post-Dobbs era.
Florida Officials Pressure Schools to Roll Back Sex Ed Lessons on Contraception and Consent - ABC News
Following pressure from state officials, some Florida school districts are shifting to abstinence-focused lessons, reducing instruction on contraception, anatomy, and consent.
A Dramatic Rise In Pregnant Women Dying In Texas After Abortion Ban - NBC News
The maternal mortality rate in Texas has surged by 56% between 2019 and 2022, outpacing the national increase, with researchers attributing the rise primarily to the state's abortion ban in 2021.
5 Common Habits That Fuel Erectile Dysfunction - HuffPost
ED, affecting around 30 million U.S. men, can be exacerbated by lifestyle factors that can impact blood flow, testosterone levels, and mental health.
He Wrote the Christian Case Against Same-Sex Marriage. Now He's Changed His Mind - CNN
Minister and scholar Richard Hays has reversed his opposition to same-sex marriage, apologizing for the harm caused by his previous views and now advocating for LGTBQ inclusion in the church.
Media Inquiries
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
