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Sexual Health in the News Week of Dec 4- Dec 10

Dec 17, 2015

NCSH in the News


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HIV Cases Down 20% Overall in US, But Up 87% for 2 Groups - CNN News
While the overall number of HIV diagnoses continues to fall in the United States, African-American and Latino gay and bisexual males are seeing a sharp increase.
Too Many US Schools are Failing Sex Ed - The Verge
Fewer than half of US high schools and only 20 percent of middle schools teach all the sex education topics the CDC recommends. This means that many adolescents are making sexual decisions without the information they deserve.
How Does Emergency Contraception Work? 5 Things to Know - Bustle
You may have questions about emergency contraception beyond just how effective it is at preventing pregnancy. This article examines five facts about how emergency contraception actually works.
Imbalanced Gender Ratios Could Affect Views about Casual Sex and Hook-Up Culture - Medical Xpress

The greater proportion of women than men on college campuses may contribute to a hook-up culture where women are more willing to engage in casual sex and are more aggressive toward other desirable women who are perceived as rivals.

Unprotected Sex More Common Among Young Gay, Bi Men with Detectable HIV - Huffington Post
Researchers found that most young gay and bisexual men with HIV don't have the virus suppressed by medication, making them more likely to infect others, and more than half reported recent unprotected sex.
The No. 1 Thing 15 Relationship Experts Have Learned About Love - Greatist
No matter your status--single, dating, engaged, or married--relationships take work. Your own actions, words, and thoughts undoubtedly play a role.
Brilliant New Condom Fights HIV Infection with an Antioxidant-Embedded Hydrogel - Digital Trends
Condoms are one of the most effective tools we have to combat the spread of HIV and AIDS. Thanks to the work of a Texas A&M professor, the world might soon get a new condom that features a unique disease-fighting component.

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