Sexual Health in the News Week of Oct 2- Oct 8
Oct 08, 2015
NCSH in the News
Other News This Week
This Week
NYC's Health Department Launches 'Maybe the IUD' Campaign to Help Women Choose the Best Birth Control - Medical Daily
Subway rides are now doubling as sex education, thanks to a new campaign from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, called "Maybe The IUD."
Why Reproductive Health Can Be a Special Struggle for Women with Disabilities -Think Progress
Women with disabilities are far less likely to make essential appointments regarding their reproductive health due to the physical and emotional hurdles they encounter in a typical clinic.
Pregnancy Rate, STD Stats Show Sex Ed in US Not Working - USA Today
Most parents count on schools to teach kids about sex, but sex education in US schools is woefully ineffective.
More Women Have Option for IUD Right After Giving Birth - CBS News
Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) or long-term contraceptive implant immediately after a woman delivers a baby may seem like an oddly-timed procedure. But more states are offering this option through their Medicaid programs, according to a new study published today in the journal, Contraception.
5 Myths about Erectile Dysfunction We Should All Stop Believing - Huffington Post
While the problem of impotence is very real, the common reasons why men believe they have erectile dysfunction are simply myths.
Health Buzz: More Sex May Mean Better Fertility - US News & World Report
Two new studies suggest that having sex at any time may boost a woman's chances for getting pregnant, even if it's outside of the ovulation cycle.
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
