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Sex by the Numbers

The Political Orphanage

CHAPTER

Debunking Hookup Culture Myths

This chapter challenges the perception of widespread promiscuity in hookup culture, revealing that most individuals have only a few sexual partners in their lifetime. It explores how societal narratives and personal pressures around masculinity impact sexual behavior, culminating in a complex relationship between sexual permissiveness and overall activity. Ultimately, the discussion highlights a paradox where increased acceptance of sexual norms does not necessarily correlate with more active sexual lives for the majority.

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