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At first I thought this was stupid, and it is for other reasons, but then I realized that gen z and alpha in the US might legitimately need counseling. Teens and young adults are having less sex. I’d imagine they have a similar sex drive compared to previous generations, but their outlet is themselves.
An app will never be the answer, but there’s assuredly an average number of sex addicts currently feeling shame for a basic human instinct gone haywire. If not for the fact that I’ve been hearing middle schoolers talking about gooning, this thought would never have struck me.
I am pretty sure they have lower drive actually
Why do you say that?
because of obesity, sedentary livestyle and lower testosterone levels
Because they are having less sex.
I would assume it is simply less risky to not have sex, with all the concerns involved (potential pregnancies, STDs, etc).
And consuming more porn than their parents by far. You wouldn’t suggest that vegans have a smaller appetite because they’re no longer eating animal products, right?