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#1072 - Dr Debra Soh - Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters)

March 16, 2026·2h 6m·3-min readsoloself improvement
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Young people, especially men, are having significantly less sex than previous generations, and this 'sex recession' is driven by a complex mix of biological, psychological, technological, and cultural factors — from endocrine disruptors and porn to unrealistic mating standards and mental

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Debra Soh

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Debra SohChris WilliamsonScott GallowaySarah HillLouise PerryDavid BussRoy Baumeister

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Sex Stinctionby Debra Soh

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Mental Health

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