Last year, a study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Chicago attracted media attention. The study indicated that the sexual activity frequency of Generation Z (aged 18-30) was lower than that of people in other age groups.
You might be wondering just how accurate these studies are. After all, no one really knows exactly what a person's sexual behavior is at a specific time, right? This study was based on a large sample of people aged 18 to 30 through questionnaire surveys, but the results were qualitative. No one studied the subjects in a laboratory, nor did anyone conduct 24-hour tracking and monitoring of them. However, the feedback received by the researchers did point out some possible reasons.
The COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, maintaining social distancing, and fear of the disease have actually kept us physically distant from each other.
Social media and online dating apps. Expectations, the round-the-clock analysis of these expectations, excessive focus on appearance and superficial traits, and the "know before you know" mentality, all these factors deprive people of the opportunity for in-depth communication and building connections.
Young people are spending more time at home. Due to economic and housing restrictions, many people choose to live with their parents or other family members, which may be detrimental to privacy or creating a pleasant living atmosphere.
Career. Women with wombs may postpone having children because they can consider freezing their eggs. This way, they can focus on their career development and then settle down to have children later.
These factors are not questioned by anyone. But do all these factors really lead to a decrease in the frequency of people's sexual activities?
Recently, I conducted some research at a gathering of young people aged 20 to 30. Believe me - this is not scientific at all, and I can't make sweeping generalizations. But most people told me that they don't agree with the conclusions of the university research. They did mention the trust issues that exist in dating, because many have experienced things like "ghosts". This not only makes the entire dating experience less enjoyable, but also makes them feel that they have fewer meetings and are overly dependent on dating apps.
The Los Angeles Times also published an article titled "‘Initiation Failure’: Why Young People's Sex Lives Are Becoming Less Common", in which it mentioned the increasingly prevalent trend of "not being in a hurry for sex" over the past decade.
If your or your partner's frequency of sexual activity is lower than what you expected, there could be many reasons for this: physiological, psychological, or a combination of both. If you have low libido, painful sexual intercourse, or hormonal imbalance (these situations may occur at various stages of your life), please contact us. We will do our best to provide you with assistance.
The reduced sexual activity and intimate relationships among the younger generation is undoubtedly an interesting trend that is worth exploring. It may pose a challenge to some of the past social norms. Whether it will gradually emerge or the trend will change remains to be seen. Stay tuned!