Study Shows Americans Are Having Less Sex, With Weekly Rates Declining Since 1990
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Summary
The article from the Institute for Family Studies documents a significant decline in sexual activity among Americans, particularly young adults. Data from the General Social Survey shows that the percentage of adults aged 18-64 having sex weekly dropped from 55% in 1990 to less than half by 2010, with this trend continuing. The piece frames this as a 'sex recession' and examines potential contributing factors including changing social norms, technology use, economic pressures, and shifting relationship patterns.
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in 1990, 55% of adults ages 18–64 reported having sex weekly
by 2010, less than half reported having sex weekly
the sex recession already has America in its grips
Americans are having a record low amount of sex, especially young adults.
