Sexual Health in the News Week of June 13-June 19
Jun 19, 2015
NCSH in the News
Other News This Week
Drinking Is Central To College Culture - And To Sexual Assault - Washington Post
Research shows heavy drinking is one of the most significant predictors of sexual assault in college.
Researchers found that when women are counseled about the effectiveness for various forms of birth control, they choose LARC more often and have fewer unintended pregnancies.
According to new data from the National Center for Health Statistics, the teen birth rate has hit a new record low.
Why Some Teen Brains May Be Hardwired To Make Risky Choices - NPR
According to a new study, individual differences in the brain's working memory could help explain why some adolescents are especially impulsive when it comes to sex.
Planned Parenthood Has Unveiled Uber, But For STD Testing - Vox
Planned Parenthood launched a mobile app that lets people order a confidential STD test through their phone, without needing to travel to a clinic.
A new study suggests that women with lower resting heart rate variability may be more likely to have sexual problems.
House Republicans Propose Stripping Family Planning Services From Millions Of Low-Income Women - Think Progress
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
