NCSH in the News
NCSH’S COLLABORATION WITH AARP: “IN THE MOOD”
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:
Heads Up, Ladies: There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Clean Your Genitals – AARP
Experts weigh in on the appropriate way to clean your genitals. NCSH arranged interviews with Maureen Slattery, Anita Mikkilineni, and Padma Kandadai.
Other News This Week
Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban – NBC News
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to a Colorado law banning “conversion therapy” intended to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Common Vaginal Infection Should Be Treated as an STI, Study Says – HealthDay
A new study suggests that bacterial vaginosis (BV), which affects one in three women, should be reclassified as an STI. Treating male partners along with female patients reduced recurrence rates by 60 percent.
How to Protect Your Teen from Dating Violence – CNN Health
In the U.S., one in three teenagers experience some form of abuse from a romantic partner. Caution, open communication, and watching for warning signs can prevent these acts of violence.
‘Miracle’ New Anti-HIV Jab Could Revolutionize Virus Prevention – The Telegraph
A clinical trial for the antiviral drug Lenacapavir, a shot intended to provide protection from HIV for six months, has shown promising results.
How to Find a Therapist or Mental Health Professional for Your LGBTQ+ Child – U.S. News & Report
LGBTQ youth are more likely to face mental health challenges, often due to societal stigma and discrimination. Experts weigh in on the best way to find an affirming therapist.
