Cynthia Graham, Ph.D.

Half of Europeans see Trump as enemy of Europe, survey finds Nine-country poll finds half of people believe risk of war with Russia is high and three-quarters want to stay in EU

Half of Europeans see Trump as enemy of Europe, survey finds

Cold-water swimming has benefits for the brain as well as the body There is a growing body of research on the physical benefits of going for a dip in chilly water, but now researchers are starting to find that cold-water swimming may also be reshaping our brains for the better in lasting ways

There is a growing body of research on the physical benefits of going for a dip in chilly water, but now researchers are starting to find that cold-water swimming may also be reshaping our brains for the better in lasting ways

Hi Alicia: thank you!! My colleague Jessica Hille (1st author of paper) would be interested in discussing with you- her email is jhille@iu.edu

Just published: our new paper on sex toy use among older women: Hille, Graham & Sanders
Sex toy use among a demographically representative sample of women 60 and older in the United States journals.lww.com/menopausejou...

How Masturbation Trends Have Changed Over Time - Sex and Psychology Are people today masturbating more or less than they used to? A new study has the answer.

How have masturbation rates changed over time? New research suggests that self-pleasure is becoming even more common for men and women alike. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2025/11/20/how-masturbation-trends-have-changed-over-time/

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Loved being invited on your podcast, Justin! @justinlehmiller.bsky.social
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Want the highlights from our latest #menopause research? Check out this article in @psychologytoday.com

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Self-Pleasure Is Self-Care for Menopausal Women New Kinsey Institute research finds that self-pleasure is an effective tool for managing various symptoms of menopause, including sleep disturbances and mood changes.

Menopausal women who masturbated 3-4 times per week for a couple of months tended to experience improvements in their sleep, mood, and overall well-being. Self-pleasure is self-care! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-of-sex/202510/self-pleasure-is-self-care-for-menopausal-women

The good, the bad and the beautiful: how the great photographer Richard Avedon captured ageing From a joyful Gloria Swanson to the Windsors looking scared, Avedon spent much of his career shooting the old, the wizened and the wise – uncovering the contradictions of the heart

The good, the bad and the beautiful: how the great photographer Richard Avedon captured ageing

New Clinical Study Shows Masturbation Can Relieve Menopause Symptoms

NEW study 📖 we linked self-pleasure to statistically significant improvements in some #menopause symptoms. See what we found: knsy.in/menopause2025

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New Clinical Study Shows Masturbation Can Relieve Menopause Symptoms

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California’s $23 Billion Plan to Restore Federal Cuts to Scientific Research Democrats are calling for the creation of a state equivalent of the National Institutes of Health, but first state lawmakers and then voters would need to approve it.

Democratic lawmakers in California want the state to restore funding for scientific research that has been slashed by the Trump administration, creating an ambitious plan to use tens of billions of dollars in voter-approved bonds to fill the void.

Exploring State- and Individual-Level Characteristics Associated with Perceived Barriers to Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Among Young Adult Black Women Young adult Black women (YABW) report inadequate access to and experiences receiving sexual and reproductive health care. The purpose of this research was to examine perceived barriers to care amon...

Just published in #JSexResearch Exploring State- and Individual-Level Characteristics Associated with Perceived Barriers to Accessing Sexual & Reproductive Health Care Among Young Adult Black Women
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Trends in Masturbation Prevalence and Associated Factors: Findings from the British National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles Previous evidence suggests that masturbation has a complementary function for women and a compensatory function for men. However, in light of changing attitudes toward masturbation, this gendered m...

Just-published article with Nantje Fischer & the wonderful @natsal.bsky.social team:
Trends in Masturbation Prevalence and Associated Factors: Findings from the British National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles
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More than half of UK births now involve medical intervention, audit finds Caesareans drive rise in assisted deliveries as experts warn of complex pregnancies linked to age, obesity and other conditions More than half of women having a baby in Britain now do so with the help of medical intervention, an audit of NHS maternity care has revealed. Of the 592,594 births that took place in 2023, 50.6% involved either a caesarean section or the use of instruments such as forceps or a ventouse suction cup. Continue reading...

More than half of UK births now involve medical intervention, audit finds

Long Stretch of Singlehood Ahead? Unpacking the Roles of Anticipated Singlehood Duration and Singlehood Stigma in Lowering Dating Standards Although dealbreakers are framed as non-negotiable traits that disqualify a partner, rejecting someone with these traits can be challenging when the alternative is prolonged singlehood. In this exper...

New paper 📢 when are dealbreakers no longer dealbreakers? This study found people were more willing to consider a partner with a highly aversive dealbreaker when faced with the prospect of prolonged singlehood.
 
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The Journal of Sex Research Volume 62, Issue 7 of The Journal of Sex Research

Issue 7 of #JSexResearch is now available online with contributions from @jamesbrooksphd.bsky.social @andraskolto.bsky.social @liamwignall.bsky.social
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I was interviewed for this @theadvocatebr.bsky.social article on the most recent attack on providing comprehensive sex ed, the only kind that has empirical evidence supporting it!😡 @kinseyinstitute.bsky.social

Changes in Older Adults’ Sexual Expression: A Latent Transition Analysis Many older adults are sexually active, but how sexual expression – defined as the combination of behaviors, desires, and motivations – changes over time is unclear. We addressed this gap using long...

Just published: Changes in Older Adults’ Sexual Expression: A Latent Transition Analysis Heidi Lyons et al
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So far in 2025, SIECUS has tracked more than 650 state-level bills — nearly 25% aimed at restricting or eliminating access to quality sex education. That’s a 35% increase from last year alone. We are proud to announce the release of our 2025 Mid-Year Report.

The petitioner in the #SCOTUS case about conversion therapy bans prominently cited Dr. Lisa Diamond.

Dr. Diamond just filed an amicus brief explaining the many ways in which the conversion therapy advocates are wrong and confused about her work:

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Why ageing doesn't have to mean years of poor health A new measure of ageing says today's older people are the healthiest ever – keeping the trend going won't be easy, however

A new measure of ageing says today's older people are the healthiest ever – keeping the trend going won't be easy, however

Nicole Prause on X: "New study reports women become only slightly less likely to masturbate with age and orgasm quality also varied by menopausal status. @cygraham_graham https://t.co/zrVQDzDbB3" / X New study reports women become only slightly less likely to masturbate with age and orgasm quality also varied by menopausal status. @cygraham_graham https://t.co/zrVQDzDbB3

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Sex: The menopause remedy no one's talking about New research reveals that regular intimacy and self-pleasure can significantly reduce common midlife symptoms.

"Women are very open to trying something if it's presented as effective. The problem is: very few physicians will raise this," says Graham.

ICYMI: 🔥 story on our work w/ Womanizer on #menopause @cygraham.bsky.social @justinlehmiller.bsky.social @yahoonews.com

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The Trump administration intends to incinerate $9.7 million in already-purchased birth control in Belgium after USAID shut down, at a cost to the U.S. of more than $160,000 in transport and incineration fees. European governments are still hoping to stop it. nyti.ms/4ma5iaa

Sleep Is a Feminist Issue: Why Women’s Rest Is Political the medical system has long dismissed women’s sleep struggles—especially during menopause—putting their health and lives at risk.

From incarceration to gaslighting, the medical system has long dismissed women’s sleep struggles—especially during menopause—putting their health and lives at risk.