The Reason Why Young People are Having Little Sex Today than before

 The Reason Why Young People are Having Little Sex Today than before

The definition of sex has gradually changed over the past two decades. Presumably, people are not finding it as anything worth to define their tender and young age. I may not be certain over what exactly has brought up the change, but I guess the issue is attached to quite a number of factors. Nevertheless, drawing facts from some articles including ‘The Atlantic’ by Kate Julian, ‘Everybody’s Not Hooking Up’ by Mark Carrigan and David Jay, and ‘Sex And The Body,’ I can justify the reason why people are having little sex than they used to in previous decades. I may support the reasons stated by various literature, and to some point, I may differ with others.

I believe that civilization is one thing that has come across as a tool to shape people’s lives. Nevertheless, issues pertaining to sex are not exceptional as far as civilization is concerned. Let me say that Julian Kate, in her article, The Atlantic is right when she associates the internet to the issue. Now that we have associated sexual websites that are freely accessible by everyone, people are finding solace away from being in intimate relationships. I guess these people are not only settling for the internet out of no reason. I believe, however, that before one opts for the internet as a source of sexual satisfaction rather than having to engage in real sex is a way of showing their boredom from ordinary hookups. For example, she talks of people visiting pornhub to watch sexual tapes and get satisfied by the end of the day. We all know such kind of individual may not find it all from online watching, but rather they see the method time saving and one that offers less social contact with people.

If we flashback to the 1990s, most youths had little access to the internet. In that case, I suppose they had little in their surroundings to offer them entertainment. By the end of the day, sex would be the closest source of enjoyment or entertainment for them. So then, I choose to accept that the dropping sex engagement cases might have had different figures as of now (probably risen) supposing technology had remained at the position it was back then. I wish, however, that we should appreciate the nature of things as time goes by. The situation deserves rounds of applaud given that it gives forth to decrease in the cases of immorality in our society.

On the other hand, thinking from the perspective of physical appearance and body-related issues, I might have some issues to put across. According to the article ‘Sex and Body,’ people at times struggle so hard to come to terms with their true identities as to whether they are male or female. I presume that the issue causes a lot of misunderstanding that leaves people isolated from the society. For example, transgender persons in society are finding it difficult to associate with the rest of the members. Based on the context of the article, lately, transgender persons are undergoing some stigma. In that process, I may be objected to think that they fall out of the intimacy circle. That eventually results in decreasing statistics on the sex issue witnessed lately.

According to ‘Everybody’s Not Hooking Up,’ the interview between Mark Carrigan and David Jay makes me think that people are opting to live an asexual lifestyle. It is a new identity with which people love to be identified. It is good, however, given that people recognize that intimacy exists. With that regard, I may not be judgemental of an asexual individual because, at the end of the day, that is a path of life they chose. In fact, I approve of their choice, particularly following the aspect that romance does exist in every asexual circle only that that cannot lead to people having sex. As of the 1990s and years earlier, asexuality was rather condemned by the community, contrary to today’s generation, where asexuality is a personal choice. On the verge of diminishing sexuality, asexuality, I presume, is the savior for transgender persons who would otherwise be treated equally by society. Anyway, given the reducing cases in the issue of sex engagements, I would also appreciate the contribution of asexuality as it comes along with positive social advantages.

In addition, education and economic issues are putting people on toes day-in-day-out to the point of not having time for sexual engagements. We have nothing to do against that, I suppose. In that case, I believe if people can choose to engage in sex or intimate relationships at the same time, they are pursuing academics or economic activity, they are likely to be as much successful. I acknowledge the difficult economy of these days. As such, I believe it is a substantial decision for people to draw their attention away from sex. That can wait. In that case, The Atlantic matches my perception of sex with respect to the demands that e cannot avoid, including economy and education. I believe in today’s society, nothing comes easy. As such, we have to choose and offer significant time to things matter the most as far as meeting basic needs is concerned. I suggest that people should not prioritize sex or intimate relationship if the state of their economy is still demanding.

Julian is emphasizing that masturbation is one of the controversial aspects leading to reducing sex engagement instances. That is true. And that, I believe, is addictive. Besides, Julian is citing some of the studies that the act has some effects on individuals who tend to do it. But then I feel that masturbation is favoring a number of people who are trying to avoid relationship circus and other challenges. I think that comes as an alternative option where one can find sexual satisfaction rather than having to go out and look for a sex partner. Perhaps, I may not judge any individual who chooses masturbation over sex. I know as you also know that sex desire at times does not match that of our partner(s), masturbation can serve as the most appropriate way to approach such instance.

Also, researchers are associating the issue with the number of gadgets that we have in our homes. As we all are addicts of some TV program(s), I am sure at one point in life, we have found ourselves giving much attention than anything else to these programs. I then imagine how our minds are fond of deflecting to sexual thoughts immediately we have enough time we are idle. In that regard, I am in the position to give a round of applaud to these gadgets. They always engage our minds consistently enough that we forget about engaging in sex. A number of millennium children have not particularly distracted by the desire to have sex. I connect that aspect to available gadgets they are exposed to. Teens of today’s era, I see, are not as such interested in finding sex partners, and neither do they appear to be in a rush to be in a relationship. Despite that significant contribution, other pieces of literature may condemn the exposure of young children to technological gadgets as they interfere with their social lives. That is true; however, sex comes along with severe mental or even health effects for our young children. In the long run, I’d instead choose that these youth and children should remain attached to these technological gadgets as that saves them some fortune.

In conclusion, I am confident that a lot more of this data is coming forth as we progress in time. However, I believe that sex is essential for human health and probably for procreation. But now it happens that sex is facing stiff competition from alternative methods as well as the changing culture as a result of civilization. I accept we have little to do if we are to place the society in the direction of having more sex as it was before. It is time people realize that having their sexual desires at their disposal is what they prefer. However, the latter may not work out perfectly as such, and I believe it is leading to one thing; little sex. People opt to go for toys from which they are going to get satisfaction and put them away from social connections created to meet sexual demands. I assume falling sex preference is brought about by the antisocial nature that people are finding more peaceful nowadays. Besides the latter, tightening schedules witnessed as a result of education programs and economic activities attendance will never allow us to have frequent sex in the current world

Work Cited.

Kate Julian, (Dec 2018) ‘The Atlantic’ Why Are Young People Having So Little Sex?

Lewis, Noah E. “Sex and the Body: A 21st-Century Understanding of Trans People.” Gender, Sex, and Politics. Routledge, 2015. 67-79.

Mark Carrigan and David Jay, (Feb. 2020) ‘EVERYBODY’S NOT HOOKING UP’ Asexuality on Campus and Beyond.