Sexual Health in the News Week of June 06-June 12
Jun 12, 2015
NCSH in the News
Other News This Week
5 Ways Birth Control Has Changed America - Rolling Stone
Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized birth control for married couples. Here are five ways the embrace of birth control has shaped our country for the better.
A new study suggests that just one dose of the HPV vaccine may protect girls from cervical cancer.
Seniors Find Easier Access to Sexual Health Information Online- UPI
With New Study, New Mothers Seeking IUDs Are No Longer Urged to Wait - New York Times
Normally new mothers are told to return for contraception six weeks after giving birth, but a new study suggests that this practice should change. Women who received IUDs during cesarean sections were far more likely to be using them six months later than women who were told to return to the doctor's office to receive one.
Over-the-counter birth control gets boost in Congress - USA Today
Partners Who Still Have Sex When Libido Is Low Have Better Relationships: Study - Medical Daily
Apple Finally Adds Reproductive Health to Healthkit- Wired
Apple unveiled its new upcoming iOS 9, which will feature Apple's new HealthKit app. The app will allow iOS 9 users to track their reproductive health and sexual activity.
Sexual Assault Prevention Program Cuts Risk of Rape Nearly 50%, Study Says - LA Times
An intensive program showing female college students how to recognize and resist sexual aggression reduced their chances of being raped over a year period by nearly half, according to new research.
How Exactly Does The So-Called 'Female Viagra' Pill Work? - HuffPost Healthy Living
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