A sexual revolution might be underway, but it’s not the kind anyone expected. New data reveals that people worldwide are engaging in intimate relations in only 37% of cases — and even then, it’s typically just once a week. Scientists warn this figure is now lower than during the pandemic, signaling a troubling trend.
The decline isn’t limited to any one group. Among younger adults, a staggering 24% report not having sex for over a year.
This shift affects both married couples and singles alike, cutting across traditional boundaries. Experts point to a trio of culprits: mounting stress, the rising cost of dating, and a growing reluctance to marry or build relationships.
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With economic pressures squeezing wallets and mental health taking a hit, many are opting out of romance altogether.
The data suggests a cultural pivot — less focus on physical connection and more on survival or solitude. Is this the end of sex as we know it? While it’s too soon to declare a total shutdown, the trend raises questions about how we prioritize intimacy in an increasingly disconnected world.

