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What’s Behind Gen Z’s Sex Recession?

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Gen Z and the Sex Recession

This chapter examines the declining sexual engagement among Gen Z, linking it to social media's impact on self-perception and intimacy. Through interviews with young individuals, it reveals emotional struggles surrounding connection and the role of dating apps and pornography in shaping sexual norms. The chapter highlights how societal pressures and a lack of comprehensive sex education contribute to misunderstandings about intimacy and the rise of divisive communities like incels.

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