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Sex after 60: A first-of-its-kind #KinseyInstitute survey conducted for Cosmopolitan dispels myths about sex as we age and uncovers new insights for businesses looking for opportunities to grow their brands. Don't by shy...its a fascinating read! #longevityeconomy #femtech #sexualhealth #vibrantliving #mythbusters https://lnkd.in/gEYeARGi

On 21st February we will be organizing a webinar looking at methods to address bias (e.g., based on race, sex, socio-economic status, and so on) in real-world datasets (RWD). The presentation will summarize an analysis of different methods to evaluate and mitigate bias in RWD, and some recommendations on which ones work and when they work. Bias mitigation using synthetic data generation works quite well for low to medium bias. In cases of extreme bias there are not methods that work consistently. You can see the results at the webinar.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀? 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝗟𝗣𝗡 Today's youth face numerous challenges as the world continues to change rapidly. Things that were non-existent in previous generations are formidable barriers for young people today. The pressures to engage in sex, drugs and various influences from social media are just a few of the obstacles young ones have to contend with. For the full article, please visit us at https://colorofwellness.co

Revolutionizing care is only half the goal. At all times, Betties’ thumbs are a tap, click, swipe away from content that shapes how they interact with and think about their bodies + health. Counteracting harmful messages + misinformation with scare-tactic lectures is not a solution. We believe education should empower with tools that allow Betties to take ownership of their physical + mental well-being. From our First-Time Sex Framework: "Whether it’s a first-time-ever experience or the first time with a new partner, how you define sex, why you might have sex, and if you actually want to have sex are big, but unskippable questions you need to establish before embarking on any sexual experience." Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2twcYvy #womenshealthcare #sexualhealth

Propensity score methods are an invaluable tool. Interpreting them is key. Why? A few reasons: - Communicating results is important to draw correct conclusions - Ensuring team members are aligned on the method - Identifying potential issues/limitations of the method For example, what does “matched on age and sex” actually mean? It means age and sex were covariates in the propensity score model: treatment = age + sex This model is then used to estimate the probability of receiving treatment based on age and sex. I understood this much better when I tried calculating the PS a couple of years ago. Highly recommend trying this, and comparing to results from a tool you trust. For me, it was comparing my results to the WeightIt R package. #CausallyCurious #RealWorldEvidence #CausalInference #RealWorldData

Today’s issue of the recently launched Fully Human newsletter (also published on fullyhuman.org.uk) is an essay from me exploring what happens when sex for money becomes a societal norm. This is arguably now becoming the case with OnlyFans at the forefront of this shift. What does this “new normal” mean for the developing sexuality of adolescents and young adults, as they are subjected to ever more advanced capitalist forces that train boys to approach sex as a consumer and girls as a supplier? When authenticity and mutuality become optional extras in sex, what does this mean for intimate relationships? And what is the cost to women of being paid to engage in sexual activity for strangers that they don’t desire? I argue that neoliberal cultural norms, dovetailing with elements of the sexual revolution, have given us a world in which corporations are colonising our sexuality, and this is happening at profound human cost. https://lnkd.in/eTS5qSyS

Most Sexually Active Countries in the World: The Curious Case of Desire Cultural attitudes towards sex vary widely among countries. We'll dive into the contrasting views held by the most sexually active countries, such as Greece, Brazil, Switzerland, and Russia, and explore how these attitudes shape sexual behaviors.

Will the FDA's June 2024 guidance be the turning point that shifts the conversation surrounding diversity from marketing rhetoric to actual implementations? Join our Clinical Leader Live discussion on 9/5, where our expert panel will discuss what’s good and bad regarding the new FDA guidance and what's currently working to improve the representation of age, sex, racial, and ethnic demographic characteristics in trials today. 📅 Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eDe_CiPp

Register for the 25 June webinar “Pain and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities” from IASP's Social Aspects of Pain and Sex, Gender, Race, and Pain Special Interest Groups. Join us as we explore the interplay between culture, language, and the experience of pain and pain management in diverse communities. https://bit.ly/4bGLKoD