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Therapist Warns of UK “Sex Recession” Among Gen Z

8/25/2026

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Moyle Flags Sex-Recession

Psychosexual therapist Kate Moyle says young people are having less sex while still thinking about it.
She describes a “sex recession” affecting Gen Z in the United Kingdom.
Loneliness and dating-app fatigue are rising concerns among younger adults.
Moyle notes that relationship formation and intimacy attitudes are shifting.
She warns that treating sex as self-improvement may pose risks.

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Kate Redefines Orgasm

Kate describes “orgasmaxxing” as rewriting orgasm rules to prioritize personal sensation over performance goals.
A 2018 study found 65% of heterosexual women and 95% of heterosexual men usually orgasm during partnered sex.
The same study reported 86% of lesbian women and 66% of bisexual women usually achieve orgasm.
LELO’s INA THRUST device emphasizes whole-body pleasure, slower stimulation, and emotional connection over rapid “jack-rabbit” vibes.

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Moyle Flags Sex-Recession

Psychosexual therapist Kate Moyle says young people are having less sex while still thinking about it.
She describes a “sex recession” affecting Gen Z in the United Kingdom.
Loneliness and dating-app fatigue are rising concerns among younger adults.
Moyle notes that relationship formation and intimacy attitudes are shifting.
She warns that treating sex as self-improvement may pose risks.

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