The Sex Recession: The Share of Americans Having Regular Sex Keeps Dropping
11 days ago
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- Married adults have more sex than unmarried peers, but sex frequency is declining among married couples.
- Sexlessness among young adults (no sex in the past year) has doubled from 12% to 24% between 2010 and 2024.
- Young adults' time spent with friends dropped by nearly 50% from 2010 to 2019, contributing to fewer romantic relationships.
- The 'Great Rewiring' (2010-2015) saw increased digital media use, reducing socialization and increasing anxiety and depression.
- Declining marriage rates and digital distractions (smartphones, gaming, porn) are major factors in the sex recession.
- Married couples also report declining sexual frequency, linked to digital media replacing couple time.
- Regular sex is linked to better health, happier marriages, and overall well-being.