Sexual Health in the News October 25 – October 31
Oct 31, 2024
NCSH in the News
5 Ways Sex Actually Improves During Perimenopause – The Huffington Post
Despite common beliefs that perimenopause negatively impacts sex drive, experts discuss why sex and intimacy can improve during this time. NCSH member Shannon Chavez is featured.
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:
Why Did My Husband Tell Me About His One-Night Stand? – AARP
Experts weigh in on how to heal if your spouse suddenly confesses to cheating years ago. NCSH arranged interviews with experts Dr. Nan Wise, Dr. Rachel Needle, Dr. Tameca Harris-Jackson, Sari Cooper, Dr. Chris Fariello, and Allison Kent.
Is My Husband Micro-cheating? – AARP
Setting clear relationship boundaries can help prevent acts of “micro-cheating,” but if these boundaries are crossed experts provide advice on how to move forward. NCSH arranged interviews with Dr. Susan Milstein, Dr. Tameca Harris-Jackson, and Sandi Kaufman.
Other News This Week
Many State Abortion Bans Include Exceptions for Rape. How Often are They Granted? – NPR
Many states with abortion bans made exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape. However, women living in these states say getting an abortion after an assault is difficult or even impossible.
Minnesota is a Refuge for Trans Health Care. Here's How Doctors are Meeting the Need – NPR
As a trans refuge in the middle of states who are restricting access to gender affirming care for youths, Minnesota-based providers are innovating to meet the influx in out-of-state demand for care.
‘Digital Condoms’ Now Exist — And Creators Say They’re ‘As Easy as a Real Condom’ – New York Post
A new safety software app – Camdom – blocks anyone from taking pictures, filming, or recording audio without consent during sex.
Faced With Obstacles to Abortion, Military Women Have Built Their Own Support System – NPR
Getting an abortion has always presented unique challenges for women in the military, so these women rely on a peer support network to access these services.
Safe Sex Can Help Your Taxes. Condoms are Now Deductible if You Itemize, IRS Says – USA Today
In addition to being reimbursable through a HSA or FSA account, condoms now qualify as an itemized deduction when filing your taxes.
Republican AGs Argue Abortion Pills Should be Restricted Because They Cause Population Loss – MSNBC
Three Republican state attorney generals renewed a push to restrict access to medication abortion, arguing that these pills lower state birth rates.
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
