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Aug 29, 2024

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Sexual Sparks Don’t Just Happen. Here’s How to Create Them – CNN
Couples can strengthen their connection by nurturing the “erotic thread” through playful touches, flirting, and open communication about desires. Dr. Justin Lehmiller, of the Kinsey Institute, a 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: 

How to Intensify Your Orgasm
NCSH arranged interviews with Dr. Nan Wise, Joan Price, Dr. Tameca N. Harris-Jackson, Dr. Anita Mikkilineni, and Dr. Maureen Slattery.

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Other News This Week

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Sex During Menopause – PureWow
Menopause can enhance sex lives through hormone replacement therapy and medical marijuana, with women often thriving sexually post-menopause despite societal taboos.

How to Tell Your Partner You Want an Open Relationship – Ask Men
The article offers guidance on how to approach discussing the idea of an open relationship with your partner, emphasizing preparation, timing, open communication, reassurance, and patience.

What Your Semen Says About Your Health – CNN
Semen can reflect a man's health through variations in its color, texture, smell, and volume, and understanding these characteristics helps in identifying potential health issues early.

Can You Actually Get Pregnant During Your Period? What An OB/GYN Needs You to Know. – USA Today
It's unlikely but possible to get pregnant during your period, depending on factors like menstrual cycle regularity and timing of intercourse, with the most likely time for conception being around ovulation.

Does HPV Affect Men's Fertility? Study Finds a Link to Sperm Quality – NBC News
A new study suggests that high-risk strains of HPV may negatively impact male fertility by compromising sperm quality and suppressing immune response in the male genital tract.

Clinicians Treating Trans Minors Weighed by Death Threats, Legal Risk and Backlogs – NBC News
Clinicians treating transgender minors face death threats, legal risks, and long waitlists as demand for care surges due to state bans on gender-affirming treatments.

What Does ENM Mean? Your Polyamory Questions, Answered. – USA Today
The article clarifies key polyamory terms like ENM, polysaturation, and metamour, helping to clarify the growing mainstream discussion around consensual non-monogamous relationships.

Can Meditation Actually Save Your Sex Life? – Verywell Mind
The article explores how sexual meditation, which combines mindfulness with intimacy, can enhance pleasure and satisfaction in sexual experiences.

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