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Gen Z are bringing back older sex trend as doctor explains why

Home> Life> Sex & Relationships

Updated 13:38 5 Sep 2024 GMT+1Published 12:58 5 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Gen Z are bringing back older sex trend as doctor explains why

Apparently, Gen Zs tendency to 'romanticise' life has changed their priorities when it comes to intimacy

Rhianna Benson

Rhianna Benson

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images

Topics: Gen Z, Sex and Relationships, Dating, Dating trends

Rhianna Benson
Rhianna Benson

Rhianna is an Entertainment Journalist at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla. She has a Masters in News Journalism from the University of Salford and a Masters in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. She previously worked as a Celebrity Reporter for OK! and New Magazines, and as a TV Writer for Reach PLC.

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Gen Z's are constantly coming up with new ways of doing things.

Whether it be developing new work-from-home trends, or banishing old-school fashion staples, we can barely keep up with the younger generations ever-changing list of priorities.

Apparently, however, Gen Z have been taking a leaf out of the book of older generations when it comes to dating.

So much so that one doctor says members of this 'hip and trendy' community have even been leaning towards more traditional means of having sex.

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Gen Zs have changed the way they date (Maria Korneeva/Getty)
Gen Zs have changed the way they date (Maria Korneeva/Getty)

Donkey's years ago, in societies all over the world, having sex before marriage was largely considered taboo.

Women were expected to be virgins right up until the night they tied the knot, and the existence of multiple sexual partners was something kept hush-hush.

Following the Second World War - when there was a large number of transient men in some locations - casual sex became increasingly accepted.

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And during the more liberal, 'flower power' movement of the 1960s, promiscuity was even somewhat encouraged.

You'd imagine, therefore, that as the years went on, people's attitude towards sex would become increasingly relaxed, and that by the time Gen Z community were legally allowed to explore their sexualities, that there would be very minimal constraints on the physical act of love.

Apparently, however, this couldn't be further from the truth, and in fact, members of this younger generation are having less sex than ever before.

The younger generation are reportedly prioritising romance over sex (Maskot/Getty)
The younger generation are reportedly prioritising romance over sex (Maskot/Getty)

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That's right, according to author Dr Justin Lehmiller, Gen Zs are boasting significantly fewer sexual partners than those who came before them.

But why? Well, apparently, it's due to their tendency to 'romanticise' certain aspects of life, including traditional romances.

"It is well documented that Gen Z is having less sex, fewer partners, and fewer relationships than generations that came before," Dr Lehmiller.

"A current trend is the romanticisation of traditional relationships and roles."

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According to an accompanying study, a staggering 81 per cent of Gen Zs interviewed had a preference of 'going steady', as opposed to jumping into bed with someone they're physically attracted to.

Adversely, only 70 per cent of older generations claimed to crave one-on-one commitment.

"There is a certain appeal to 'how things used to be' in the sense that they just seemed simpler," Dr Lehmiller continued.

Gen Zs are 'simultaneously challenging and embracing tradition' (Frazao Studio Latino/Getty)
Gen Zs are 'simultaneously challenging and embracing tradition' (Frazao Studio Latino/Getty)

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"As dating has moved into the digital world, it has only become more complex."

He went on to explain: "It is possible that older adults have simply had more practice with monogamy, and found that it is not for them or have a craving for sexual newness."

The medic also added that his study found that Gen Z are considerably less likely to identify as heterosexual, and whilst they're more interested in widening the definition of what was traditionally considered 'sex', they're making love less often.

"It suggests a generation that is simultaneously challenging and embracing tradition," he explained.

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