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Why are Gen Z having less sex then previous generations ?

A study has revealed one of the reasons that Gen Z are having less sex than previous generations ...

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14.10 4 Feb 2026


Why are Gen Z having less sex then previous generations ?


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14.10 4 Feb 2026


A study has revealed one of the reasons that Gen Z are having less sex than previous generations – they are simply too tired.  

70% say they have less energy than their parents, with 26% saying they are too tired to do the deed. Joining Andrea was  Irish Examiner Columnist Jane Cowan, Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer at the Irish Independent and Emily Power Smith, Sexologist


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