NCSH in the News
U.S. Supreme Court to hear South Carolina Planned Parenthood defunding case – Reuters
The Supreme Court will decide if South Carolina can deny Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, impacting patients’ provider choice rights. President of NCSH member Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, 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:
My Husband Wants Oral Sex. I Don’t Know How! – AARP
Experts provide tips for, and what to consider when, performing oral sex on a man. NCSH arranged interviews with Dr. Maureen Slattery and Dr. Dock G. Winston.
My Wife and I Want to Explore Kink. Can You Help? – AARP
A guide on what kink encompasses, how to practice it safely, and how it may enhance your sexual pleasure. NCSH arranged interviews with Stella Harris and NCSH member Tyomi Morgan.
Other News This Week
Medication Abortions May Be More Painful Than Women Expect, Study Finds – NBC News
According to a new study, many women are surprised by how much pain they experience during a medication abortion based on the information health providers gave them.
Genital Herpes is a ‘Forgotten’ Virus. But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Gone Away. – NPR
One in five people aged 15 to 49 years are living with a genital herpes infection, amounting to 846 million people, and researchers are calling for new therapeutics to prevent and treat it.
Non-heterosexual Women Report Better Sexual Functioning During Midlife – U.S. News and World Report
Among perimenopausal women, non-heterosexual women were significantly more likely to remain sexually active and less likely to report pain during sexual activity than heterosexual women.
What is ‘Symbiosexuality’? – USA Today
The newly coined “symbiosexuality” refers to when a person is attracted to the relationship or energy between two people – a distinct category beyond existing sexual orientations or relationship practices.
Senate passes defense policy bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members – CNN Politics
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision banning gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members.
