Sexual Health in the News November 15 – November 21
Nov 21, 2024
NCSH in the News
Polyamory, Nonmonogamy in Communities of Color – USA Today
Polyamorous people of color face fetishization and marginalization, calling for more awareness and inclusion in the broader non-monogamous community. Results from a Kinsey Institute survey, an NCSH member, are featured.
5 Scientific Reasons Why It's So Hard to Leave an Ex for Good - Glam
People often return to exes due to dopamine cravings, lingering emotional bonds, a desire for closure, and feelings of guilt or trauma, even when it's not healthy. Helen Fisher, of the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, is quoted.
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:
Is There Porn That Is Sexy? – AARP
The article highlights the rise of softer, ethical porn options with storylines and diversity that can enhance sexual intimacy for couples. NCSH arranged interviews with experts Carol Queen, Jane Fleishman, Michelle Melville-Kashon, David Ley, Sandi Kaufman, and Joan Price.
Other News This Week
Republican House Speaker Says Capitol Bathrooms Restricted By 'Biological Sex' – U.S News & World Report
The U.S. House Speaker announced that single-sex bathrooms in the Capitol would be restricted based on "biological sex," prompting debate over transgender rights in Congress.
STI Epidemic Slows in U.S. As New Syphilis, Gonorrhea Cases Fall – Healthline
New CDC data shows that while STIs in the U.S. remain at record levels, cases of gonorrhea and chlamydia have declined or stabilized, though syphilis, particularly congenital syphilis, continues to rise.
You Can Now Buy a Syphilis Test Over the Counter – Them
The first FDA-approved over-the-counter syphilis test is now available nationwide, offering 15-minute results as STI cases rise, though recent data shows a slight slowdown in syphilis transmission.
What An HPV Diagnosis Really Means – TIME
An HPV diagnosis is common and usually not a cause for alarm, as most infections clear on their own without leading to cancer, but follow-up tests and preventive measures are important.
A Couple's Survival Guide for The Holidays – Psychology Today
The article offers strategies for couples to maintain sexual desire and intimacy during the stressful holiday season, including scheduling down days, exchanging sexy gifts, and embracing imperfection.
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
