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Sexual Health in the News July 12 - July 18

July 18, 2024

NCSH in the News

'Dr. Ruth' Was More Than a Sex Therapist: How Her Impact Spans Generations – USA Today
Dr. Ruth Westheimer became a pioneering sex therapist and media personality, significantly impacting conversations about sex across generations. Debby Herbenick of the Kinsey Institute, a NCSH member, is quoted.

A Beginner’s Guide to Pegging During Sex – SELF
Pegging, involving anal penetration with a strap-on, offers new pleasure and power dynamics in sex, and experts emphasize that there's no shame in enjoying it. NCSH member, Dr. Evan Goldstein, is quoted.

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 article includes:

I Can't Have Sex with My Wife Because of Prostate Cancer. What's Next for Us?
NCSH arranged interviews with Dr. Mike Lutz, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, Dr. Anita Mikkilineni, Dr. Evelin Dacker, and Dr. Ana G. Cepin.

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Other News This Week

The Olympics Have Long Promoted Safe Sex. Now It Wants to Focus on Pleasure. - CNN
The 2024 Paris Olympics will launch a comprehensive sexual health campaign emphasizing pleasure and consent alongside traditional safety, aiming to shift global narratives around sexual education.

California Becomes First State to Ban Forced Outing of LGBTQ+ Students – USA Today
California has become the first state to ban schools from forcibly outing LGBTQ+ students without their consent, with Governor Newsom signing the law to protect students' privacy and shield school staff.

Oral Contraceptives: The Risks and Benefits of Being on The Pill – The Conversation
The article explores oral contraceptives, or "the pill," focusing on their historical impact, how they work, associated risks like cardiovascular issues and tumors, and health benefits such as reduced cancer risks.

Dept. Of Health Denying Teens Preventative Healthcare, Citing New Parental Consent Law – Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee's new law mandates parental consent for teens seeking routine healthcare, including birth control and STD testing, at public health clinics previously accessible without parental involvement.

STDs Are Rising Fast Among Seniors - And the Pandemic May Be to Blame – The Independent
Rising STI rates among seniors, attributed to increased sexual activity and inadequate education from past decades, underscore a need for improved healthcare awareness and acceptance of senior sexuality.

Advocates Recommend Policies to Improve Sex Education, Reduce Teen Pregnancy in Arkansas – Arkansas Advocate
Advocates in Arkansas are pushing for better sex education policies in schools to address high teenage pregnancy rates, citing a coalition report that underscores gaps in current sexual health education.

Revenge Porn Is an Outdated, Inaccurate Term, Advocates Say – Teen Vogue
Advocates want to replace "revenge porn" with "image-based sexual abuse" to accurately describe the crime, which is not consensual and has serious mental health impacts on survivors.

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