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GLP-1s Are Dramatically Shifting People’s Sex Drives. Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out Why. – Men’s Health

GLP-1 weight-loss medications may affect sexual desire, erectile function, and orgasms, with some men reporting improvements and others experiencing declines. Survey results from the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, are featured.

Gen Z Is Debating Whether AI Counts Toward Your Body Count. So, Does It? – VICE

A survey found that 26% of Gen Z adults have had romantic or sexual conversations with AI chatbots, raising questions about infidelity, boundaries, and transparency in relationships. Survey results from the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, are featured.

‘Chatfishing’ Is Becoming a Thing on Dating Apps, and It’s Already Getting Weird – VICE

“Chatfishing,” or using AI-generated messages and photos in online dating, raises concerns about authenticity, deception, and trust in romantic relationships. 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, available to AARP members (via a paywall), reaching up to 15 million people monthly. The most recent articles include: 

My Wife Flirts With Me but Doesn’t Want Sex – AARP

Experts emphasize that flirting doesn’t always mean wanting sex and encourage couples to communicate openly about intimacy and expectations. NCSH arranged interviews with Jane Fleishman, Shadeen Francis, and Allison Kent.

Other News This Week

CDC Names The 4 Most Dangerous Superbugs in the U.S. – U.S. News and World Report

A new CDC report identifies drug-resistant gonorrhea as one of four urgent antimicrobial resistance threats in the U.S., noting that it now resists nearly every antibiotic.

Discrimination Fuels Mental Health Crisis Among LGBTQ+ Youth, National Report Finds – U.S. News and World Report

A new Trevor Project report finds rising rates of anxiety, depression, and discrimination among LGBTQ+ youth, with about 2 in 5 reporting suicidal thoughts.

Scientists Developing Male Birth Control Pill to Take 30 Minutes Before Sex – Newsweek

An experimental, nonhormonal male contraceptive pill could temporarily prevent pregnancy by stopping sperm from swimming within 30 minutes, with effects lasting six to eight hours.

What Happens When You Get Tested for HIV? – VeryWell Health

HIV testing is quick, confidential, and available at clinics or at home, with results ranging from minutes to days.

Women Deserve More Understanding for Their Menopause Symptoms – Newsweek

A women’s health expert calls for more proactive conversations about perimenopause and menopause, including changes in sexual desire, during routine healthcare visits.

Most Men Starting Testosterone Never Got Two Low Readings First, Study Finds – Men’s Journal

An analysis of more than 300,000 men found that only about 1 in 5 starting testosterone therapy had two documented low testosterone readings, as recommended by urology guidelines.