The Lila Rose Show E312: Relationship Expert: Men Want Traditional Marriage, But Women Want This w/Mark Regnerus | Lila Rose Show
Apr 24, 2026
Mark Regnerus, sociologist studying family, marriage, and sexuality, examines plunging sexual activity and how phones, porn, and chatbots reshape desire. He explores shifts in the mating market, rising opt-outs, contrasts between traditional male preferences and women's expectations, contraception’s market effects, and practical steps for intentional mate selection and premarital readiness.
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Sociologist Rebukes Man Who Expected A Virgin Bride
- Regnerus recounts a 30-something man upset that his partner wasn't a virgin, challenging entitlement to a pristine past.
- He told the man his standards were unrealistic given the long, eventful 20s many adults live through.
Premarital Partner Count Predicts Divorce Risk
- The number and timing of premarital partners predict later marital dissolution, but context matters.
- Regnerus emphasizes timing, seriousness, patterns, and whether sexual experiences were part of a pattern of casual behavior versus committed courtship.
Hookups Cause Different Harm Than Sex In Committed Courtship
- Not all premarital sex is equal: hookups hurt differently than sex within serious courtship.
- Regnerus argues one-night stands foster patterns and open wounds, while sex in committed relationships may be reparable and less destabilizing.