Sexual Health in the News March 31 - April 6
Apr 06, 2023
NCSH in the News
Over the past few months, NCSH has worked with Giddy on a sexual health series and organized several interviews with NCSH members.
How Sexual Healthcare in the United States Can Be Improved– GIDDY
Experts address using funding and policies to create a roadmap for better services and access. This story features Dr. Leandro Mena, CDC; Dr. Ned Hook, UAB/Birmingham; Rebekah Horowitz, NACCHO; and Michelle Slaybaugh, SIECUS.
Other News This Week
Idaho to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth – The Associated Press
Starting next year, anyone in Idaho who provides gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could end up a convicted felon, after the state’s governor signed legislation banning the treatment.
Why You Should Double-Check That S.T.I. Test – The New York Times
Fake tests for sexually transmitted infections are readily available online — “for entertainment purposes only.” But what happens when they’re used deceptively?
1 in 6 people globally face infertility at some point in life, WHO says – PBS NewsHour
One in six people across the globe face infertility at some point in their lifetime, according to the first new estimates from the World Health Organization in a decade.
Morning after pill brand speeds up retail access, doubles supply per pack – CNN
Julie, a morning-after pill brand, is responding to high demand since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, by speeding up availability of this EC in retail stores and through a new two-count pack.
My Girlfriend is Asexual and I’m Not. Here’s What That Means For Us – VICE
VICE writer, Ben Veress, sat down with his girlfriend Erica and had a long talk about what asexuality means to her and how they navigate their relationship within the context of asexuality.
Record number of anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced this year – CNN
At least 417 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the United States since the start of the year — a new record, according to American Civil Liberties Union data as of April 3.
How Might Antidepressants Impact My Sexual Health? – GIDDY
SSRIs may carry bothersome side effects for men, including dysfunction in the bedroom.
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
