"2025 has been a year of much chaos: a political storm under the Trump administration, major economic and geopolitical instability, and the introduction of artificial intelligence into all aspects of our lives-including our most private and sacred space: our bedrooms. The world of sex and relationships has also shifted dramatically-not only because of the aforementioned sociopolitical and technological forces, but in ways that are also independent of them."
"Some of these dynamics have been decades in the making, such as the preference for women to delay marriage and choose to be child-free, as well as what we're calling "the loneliness epidemic" in men. Other phenomena are more recent-such as the "sex recession," indicating that people are having fewer partners and less sex overall-are causing much confusion and consternation."
2025 combined intense political upheaval, major economic and geopolitical instability, and the pervasive introduction of artificial intelligence into daily life, including private spaces. Social and interpersonal relationships experienced turmoil and significant shifts. Long-term trends include women delaying marriage and opting to be child-free, and rising male loneliness. Recent phenomena include a "sex recession" with fewer partners and less sex overall. Economic pressures and concerns for mental well-being are causing many young people to opt out of dating, practice periods of celibacy, and reject hookup culture. Concurrently, AI-powered companion applications have surged, reshaping intimate interactions.
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