The number of young adults, both male and female, who remain virgins in America has hit an all-time high. This trend raises concerns about its implications for social and demographic stability. The text explores potential factors contributing to this phenomenon, including the rise of 'incels,' declining birth rates, and the impact of online culture.
The number of young adults who remain virgins in America reached a record high in 2023, with both men and women aged 22 to 34 reporting never having had sex. This trend was highlighted in a study conducted by the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), which surveyed individuals of all sexualities. The survey revealed a significant increase in male virgins within this age group, rising from 4 percent in 2013-15 to 10 percent in 2022-23.
Similarly, the proportion of women aged 22-34 who identified as virgins increased from 5 percent in 2013-15 to 7 percent in 2022-23.This rise in virginities has sparked concerns about its potential implications. The U.S. Secret Service labeled 'incels,' or 'involuntary celibates,' a 'rising threat' in 2022 following a report by the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) which indicated that misogyny, an inability to connect with women, and online content consumption are contributing to a surge in violence among some men experiencing sexual frustration. Furthermore, the American birth rate is declining, and maintaining population levels becomes increasingly challenging when individuals are not engaging in sexual activity before the age of 34. The McKinsey Global Institute predicts a population decline of 20 to 50 percent in major economies by 2100, based on U.N. projections.The NSFG study, which began in 1982, revealed not only a higher number of virgins than ever before but also a significant increase in individuals who have had sex in the past but not within the last year. The rates of sexlessness have risen to 24 percent among men in 2022-23 compared to 9 percent in 2013-15, and 13 percent among women in 2022-23, up from 8 percent in 2013-15. While there was a slight dip in sexlessness in 2014, the trend has been steadily upward among both genders since then, although men still engage in less sexual activity than women in the U.S. Dr. Sarah Hill, a professor at Texas Christian University specializing in women's health, discussed this phenomenon with Diary of a CEO Podcaster Stephen Bartlett, pointing to the gender imbalance in many universities today, with more female students than male students. This imbalance, she suggests, might make it more challenging for individuals to form relationships. However, she also noted that in 1982, there were more male students than female students, which did not prevent individuals from having sex. A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study found that some incels associate universities with 'feminist causes,' potentially discouraging some men from pursuing higher education
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