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Is Sex With Another Human A Thing Of The Past? with Dr. Debra Soh

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Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Debra Soh, neuroscientist and author of Sextinction, studies why younger generations are having less sex. She discusses technology as a new form of contraception, the roles of porn, dating apps, AI companions, and sex dolls. She also covers hormonal and environmental factors, changing sexual norms, and whether an analog rebound is possible.
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Younger Cohorts Are Having Less Sex

  • Millennials and Gen Z report less sex than any prior cohort despite sexual permissiveness.
  • Debra Soh links this trend to technology, biology, and changes in social behavior.
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Environmental Chemicals May Damp Libido

  • Endocrine disruptors and falling testosterone may be reducing libido and fertility.
  • Animal studies (fish, frogs) show environmental chemicals can alter sex characteristics.
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Screens Compound Biological And Social Effects

  • Screen time, sedentary lifestyles, and substances likely compound hormonal declines.
  • Technology (porn, apps, AI) can substitute for in-person intimacy and reduce motivation to seek it.
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