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New Data Suggests Gen Z Isn’t Shunning Sex After All – Newsweek

Gen Z is having partnered sex at rates similar to older generations, with findings showing that emotional connection and shared intimacy, not orgasm frequency alone, are the strongest drivers of sexual satisfaction. Research from the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, is featured.

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I Was Told ‘Sex Is Bad’ Growing Up. Is There Hope for My Sex Life?  – AARP

Experts say people who grew up with messages that sex is shameful can build a healthier, more fulfilling sex life by identifying where those beliefs came from, deciding whether they still align with their values, and intentionally replacing them with more positive, sex-affirming beliefs. NCSH arranged interviews with Jane Fleishman, Evelin Dacker, Rosara Torrisi, and Sari Cooper.

Other News This Week

What Every Man Should Know About His Testicles, According to a Urologist – CNN

Regular testicular self-exams can help men identify changes early, and experts recommend getting any new lump, persistent pain, or change in size evaluated as soon as possible.

Estrogen Birth Control May Protect Women’s Brains as They Age – U.S. News and World Report

A new study found that women who used hormone-based birth control earlier in life had better brain health in older age, with added benefits among those who also used menopause hormone therapy.

What Is a ‘Sunset Clause’? The Dating Trend That Could Save You Months of Heartbreak. – VICE

A new dating trend called a “sunset clause” encourages couples to set a timeline for deciding whether to deepen their commitment or move on.

Relationship Experts Say ‘Arousal Anchors’ Are the Secret to Better Sex – Women’s Health

Consistently pairing a specific sensory cue with intimacy may help strengthen desire over time by training the brain to associate that cue with sexual arousal, according to sexual health experts.

What Does Emotional Safety Actually Feel Like? – Psychology Today

Psychologists say emotional safety, built through consistent emotional attunement and trust, is essential for healthy relationships and can also improve intimacy and sexual well-being.

Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ Conversion Practices Could Face Prison Under New Bill – The Guardian

The U.K. government has introduced draft legislation to ban conversion practices targeting LGBTQ+ people in England and Wales.

Uber Announces Stronger Background Checks for Drivers – Mashable

Uber has expanded driver background checks to include lifetime criminal history and permanently disqualify drivers with a range of sexual offense, stalking, and strangulation convictions to strengthen rider safety.