Sexual Health in the News March 27 – April 2
NCSH in the News
The Great Dating App Age Range Preference Debate Is Happening on TikTok – Bustle
Experts say that being too strict about age filters on dating apps can limit potential matches, since age doesn’t guarantee compatibility, maturity, or shared values. NCSH member, Shan Boodram, is featured.
Once A Luxury for Moms, Doula Care Is Going Mainstream – The AP
Doulas are becoming more mainstream as insurance coverage expands, with research showing they improve maternal and infant health outcomes, especially for underserved communities. Research from NCSH member, the National Health Law Program, is featured.
Other News This Week
The Pilates Moms and the Pelvic Floor — Women’s Health
Pelvic floor health is gaining attention as more women realize how little they were taught about muscles critical to bladder control, sex, and childbirth.
Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Minors – ABC News
In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled against Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors as a violation of counselors’ First Amendment free speech rights.
Why Do TikTok’s AI Fruit Dramas Hate Women? – Glamour
Viral “AI fruit drama” videos are drawing millions of views while recycling sexist tropes, often portraying women as manipulative or shallow, reflecting and amplifying existing misogyny in online culture.
German Deepfake Porn Case Sparks Protests and Pressure for Change in Law – Reuters
Germany is under pressure to criminalize AI-generated sexual deepfakes after an actor accused her ex-husband of creating and sharing explicit fake images of her online.
Latin America’s Generational Shift: What’s Causing Record-low Birth Rates Across the Region? – CNN
Falling birth rates across Latin America reflect a major cultural shift, with younger generations prioritizing different life paths and increasingly delaying or opting out of parenthood.
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
