Gen Z is experiencing a significant decline in sexual activity, with studies indicating that around 50% engage in sex only once a month. This trend has historical roots, as discussions around a 'sex recession' began around 2016, with factors such as the pandemic, early pornography exposure, and anxiety about intimacy highlighted. The decline may also correlate with the social media era, which fosters comparisons that affect self-esteem and sexual engagement. Young people are increasingly aware of their attractiveness, influencing their willingness to pursue relationships.
"You look at other people's lives, you look at other people's bodies, and you are made to feel like you are less than," Sherman says in the interview.
According to a recent study from Match.com, about 50% of them are only having it once a month.
Some studies show that Gen Z's perception of sex shifted far before the pandemic started, citing drops in sexual partners from as early as 2019.
The social media and smartphone era contributes to a phenomenon called 'comparing and despairing.'
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