Summary
The article discusses why Generation Z (Gen Z) seems to express fear or hesitation towards sex compared to previous generations. This trend is linked to several factors, including growing up during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in cultural conversations like the #MeToo movement, and concerns about legal changes affecting reproductive rights.
Key Facts
- Gen Z is reportedly having less sex than previous generations did at the same age.
- The COVID-19 pandemic affected Gen Z's experiences with in-person relationships.
- Online engagement, such as watching porn and participating in LGBTQ+ communities, is more common among Gen Z.
- Legal and cultural shifts, like the #MeToo movement and changes to reproductive rights, contribute to anxieties about sex.
- Some young people express fear of unwanted pregnancies due to changes in laws regarding reproductive rights.
- Despite these concerns, many Gen Z individuals express interest in sex, though they may not act on it as frequently.
- The conversation around sexuality and sex for pleasure has evolved, impacting how young people view sex.
