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Decline in Sex: Social Media and Tech to Blame?

2/11/2026

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  • In the United States, 1 in 3 men and 1 in 5 women have not had sex this past year.
  • Debra Soh, author of Sextinction: The Decline of Sex and the Future of Intimacy, attributes the trend to social media, unrealistic expectations, and AI companions.
  • She warns technology may drive people to prefer virtual partners over real ones.
  • Environmental toxins are affecting hormones, potentially impacting fertility and social behaviors.