Sexual Health in the News May 5 - May 11
May 11, 2023
NCSH in the News
Other News This Week
FDA advisers vote unanimously in support of over-the-counter birth-control pill – CNN
Advisers for the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday in support of making the birth-control pill Opill available over-the-counter, saying the benefits outweigh the risks.
Rise of mpox cases in Chicago raises concern about possible summer spread – NBC News
A recent uptick in mpox diagnoses in Chicago, some of them in people vaccinated against the virus, has raised concerns about a possible increase in cases among gay and bisexual men during the summer.
What’s Normal and What Isn't About Penis Odor? – GIDDY
A variety of factors—benign and troublesome—can affect the scent of your genitals.
New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in US – The Associated Press
Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can donate blood in the U.S. without abstaining from sex, under a federal policy finalized Thursday by health regulators.
Abortion clinics in 3 states sue to protect pill access – ABC News
Abortion providers in three states filed a lawsuit Monday aimed at preserving access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone.
What Is Aromantic? Here’s Your Everything-to-Know Guide on the Romantic Orientation – Cosmopolitan
Aromanticism is a romantic orientation wherein the person is not interested in romance of any kind—flirting, dating, relationships, marriage, the works.
Abortion Clinics Are Dealing with More Arson, Stalking, and Anthrax Threats Now – VICE
Abortion providers feared they’d see an increase in harassment and threats if Roe v Wade was overturned. They were right.
Does sex get better with age? This senior sex therapist thinks so – NPR
Older people can enjoy great sex, but it starts with believing it's possible — and communicating when you need to adapt your approach.
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susan.gilbert@altarum.org
