There are plenty of reasons why Gen Z is having less sex. But perhaps the most awkward reason is that many are still living under their parents’ roof.
A new study of Gen Zers conducted by Playboy, the Kinsey Institute and contraceptive brand Julie − shared exclusively with USA TODAY − found that 54% of respondents lived at home, with 64% of those living with their parents reporting they didn't have sex in the past three months.
Maria Baer, Brad Wilcox, Deseret News
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