Not Tonight, Cupid: Why Young People Are Saying “Nah” to Sex

With a world of choices at their fingertips, Gen Z and Millennials are rethinking intimacy, one swipe at a time

Alain Suppini
4 min readOct 30, 2024

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A Curious Trend

Sex. It’s been a cultural obsession for generations. But now, young adults seem to be hitting pause. Studies show Millennials and Gen Z are having less sex, entering fewer relationships, and delaying intimacy longer than previous generations. Why? Are the youth of today so stressed that love has lost its allure? Or is something deeper at play?

Let’s explore why this shift is happening and what it reveals about the new priorities, values, and choices young people are embracing.

1. Stressed, Anxious, and Overwhelmed

Today’s young people face pressures older generations might not recognize. With rising college costs, housing shortages, climate concerns, and an unpredictable job market, stress is a constant companion. A high-stress environment doesn’t exactly fuel a romantic or sexual drive. Anxiety takes up mental space, often crowding out thoughts of romance.

And when daily stress levels rise, the desire to form or maintain a relationship can feel like one responsibility too many. For…

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Alain Suppini
Alain Suppini

Written by Alain Suppini

Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician passionate about Holistic Medicine and Well-Being.

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