You may have heard that Gen Z has been hitting the brakes in the bedroom. In this episode, DB delves into the latest research shedding light on this phenomenon. We'll dissect the cultural and social influences at play, ranging from their heavily technology-immersed lifestyles to their unique redefinition of relationships. Join us as we explore why Gen Z places emphasis on platonic connections, reshapes the landscape of romance, and gain insight into how intimacy is evolving in the digital era.

01:19 Defining Gen Z 05:21 Why is Gen Z having less sex? 08:23 Recent Research 09:42 Factors Contributing to Decline in Sexual Activity 14:53 Gen Z's Preference for Friendship over Romance 18:23 Counters to the Articles 20:12 Redefining Virginity

Sources discussed:

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-03/young-adults-less-sex-gen-z-millennials-generations-parents-grandparents

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/25/gen-z-less-sex-tv-movie-trend#:~:text=And%20the%20University%20of%20Chicago%27s,sex%20in%20the%20previous%20year.

https://fortune.com/well/2023/05/12/are-teenagers-having-sex-cdc-gen-z-situationships-sneaky-links/

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/gen-z-isnt-having-sex-reaching-milestones-like-their-parents/

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Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

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