From Mashable · Anna Iovine · · 1m 20s
Sex Recession Complicated by Gen Z Data
Gen Z's sex activity drops but desire remains high, per Kinsey study.
In brief
Gen Z's sex activity drops but desire remains high, per Kinsey study. Gen Z reports lower sexual activity but high desire, with economic and digital factors driving the 'sex recession' trend. Originally reported by Mashable.
Gen Z Sex Activity Study
The Kinsey Institute, Playboy, and emergency contraceptive brand Julie released 'The State of Sex Among Gen Z' report with data from 2,373 u.s. adults aged 18-29.
Sex Recession Real but Complex
The report confirms a sex recession exists among gen z but attributes it to economic, technological, psychological, and social factors.
Low Sexual Activity Rates
Twenty-nine percent of gen z participants had no sexual partners in the last three months, and nineteen percent have never had a partner.
Masturbation and Kissing Trends
Forty-nine percent reported kissing nearly every day, while thirty-six percent haven't masturbated in the last three months.
Dating Challenges
Sixty-seven percent said limited opportunities to meet partners, and sixty percent agreed dating is exhausting and not worth the effort.
Digital and Financial Factors
Thirty-eight percent get sexual needs from digital content, and thirty-seven percent report financial stress affecting their sex lives.
Consequence for Gen Z
Financial stress impacts three-quarters of gen z participants' ability to live independently, affecting their sexual activity.
What to remember
Gen Z reports lower sexual activity but high desire, with economic and digital factors driving the 'sex recession' trend.
