Sexual Health in the News July 5 - July 11
This weekly online digest was created to keep you up-to-date on sexual health topics currently trending in the media. The NCSH does not endorse specific content or research included in these articles.
NCSH in the News
New Gold Standard Survey Shows Alarmingly High Rate of Sexual Exploitation Across the U.S. – Phys.org
A new study shows 90% of U.S. adults have experienced some degree of sexual exploitation, with 60% of women and 29% of men reporting severe incidents. NCSH member, the Kinsey Institute, led and commented on the findings.
NCSH COLLABORATES WITH AARP ON SEXUAL HEALTH ADVICE COLUMN: "IN THE MOOD"
NCSH is providing experts for this new sexual health advice column, currently available to AARP members only (via a paywall), reaching up to 15 million people monthly. The latest articles include:
In the Mood: Can a Sexless Marriage Be Saved?
NCSH arranged interviews with Nan Wise, Dr. Sonya Maya, and Sari Cooper.
In the Mood: Erection Without Meds and Female Orgasm
NCSH arranged interviews withMike Johnson, Dr. Sonya Maya, and Sari Cooper.
Other News This Week
Senate Republicans Block Democratic Bill Codifying Roe v. Wade Abortion Protections – NBC News
The vote for The Reproductive Freedom for Women Act fell short of the super-majority needed to defeat a filibuster due to broad opposition from Republicans, who dismissed it as a political stunt.
Bill Would Ban Sale of Reproductive and Gender Affirming Care Locations Gathered from Cellphones – Associated Press
The Massachusetts House unanimously approved legislation to ban companies from selling cellphone location data collected during reproductive and gender-affirming care clinic visits.
7 States Sue to Block New Biden Transgender Nondiscrimination Rule – The Hill
Seven states are suing to block a federal rule to expand nondiscrimination protections to transgender people, citing legal overreachand federal funding threats for non-compliant healthcare providers.
Arsenic, Lead and Other Toxic Metals Detected in Tampons, Study Finds – CBS News
A recent study found arsenic, lead, and other toxic metals in a variety of tampons, prompting concerns about potential health risks associated with these widely used menstruation products.
Blue Waffle Disease Meaning, Origins & More – Parade
The fake STI has been debunked numerous times since rumors of it spread in 2010. Despite repeated messages that blue waffle disease does not exist, the term is alive and well on the internet.
Why Isn't IUD Pain Being Taken More Seriously? – PopSugar
In a 2023 study, the journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology analyzed IUD-related TikTok content, finding a high rate of medical system and provider distrust after painful experiences and invalidation of that pain.
