Sexual Health in the News Week of Oct 9- Oct 15
Oct 15, 2015
NCSH in the News
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This Week
Closure of Women's Health Clinics Due to Government Cuts Affects Preventive Care - News Medical
When women's health clinics close because of government funding cuts aimed at abortion providers, fewer women seek lifesaving preventive care that can identify health threats such as cancer.
Sex Ed Lesson: 'Yes Means Yes,' but It's Tricky - New York Times
The "no means no" mantra of a generation ago is being eclipsed by "yes means yes" as more young people are told that they must have explicit permission from the object of their desire before they engage in any form of sexual activity.
College Students Have More Sex When They Binge Drink and Smoke Marijuana - Medical Daily
Researchers from Oregon State University observed that undergraduates are more likely to have sex during binge drinking sessions, or while using marijuana, shedding light on when millennials are most at risk to have unprotected sex.
Study Ties Essure Birth Control Implant to Greater Need for Reoperation - HealthDay
Researchers found a 10-fold higher risk of needing a reoperation during the first year for women who choose the Essure device compared to those who had surgery for sterilization.
Novel AIDS Vaccine to Be Tested on Humans for the First Time -International Business Times
An AIDS vaccine will undergo its first human trial, 15 years after it was first developed.
12 Commandments Of Happy, Long-Lasting Relationships - Huffington Post
When it comes to creating successful relationships, you need certain critical traits in place. Here are twelve commandments to creating a positive relationship that truly lasts.
Beyond Sex: Erectile Dysfunction Could Spell Heart Trouble - US News and World Report
While stress can contribute to erectile dysfunction, it can also signal the presence of more ominous medical conditions like heart disease.
Latinos and HIV: Breaking the Silence and Shame - Huffington Post
Stigma and cultural factors can work together to prevent greater acceptance of HIV testing, care, and prevention strategies. For Latino gay men, a culture of shame and silence surrounding sex and gender roles compounds the barriers.
HIV Drugs Provide Added Benefit of Protecting against Hepatitis B Virus - Eureka Alert
In a new study, researchers report that effective HIV therapy can lower the risk of hepatitis B infection.
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
