Welcome to the Situationship to Soulmate podcast, your guide to navigating the complicated world of dating in your 20s.

Have you ever stopped to question if Hookup Culture is truly fulfilling your deepest needs and desires? In this episode, I examine the evolution of hookup culture and its profound impact on our relationships, self-esteem, and personal boundaries. This episode includes  a deep dive into the history of this cultural phenomenon, its evolution, and my personal experiences. Through this exploration, we navigate through compelling research findings that indicate Gen Zers are having less sex than previous generations - is it possible they're not finding fulfillment in the current sexual climate? 

I share my candid college experiences from 2011-2015, shedding light on the pressures women face in the dating scene and the harmful notion of 'playing it cool'. We'll explore how this conformity can lead to toxicity, loneliness, and unmet needs. Shifting gears, we'll delve into the emotional toll hookup culture imposes, focusing on its effects on self-esteem and personal boundaries. By looking back at my personal journey for validation, my hope is to prompt you to assess if hookup culture is serving your emotional and psychological needs. Let's challenge the status quo, acknowledge our boundaries, and ensure we prioritize our needs in our dating and sexual experiences.

This episode includes quotes and stats from the following article by The Cut:
https://www.thecut.com/2022/02/hook-up-culture-celibacy-tiktok.html

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