Why Are We Having Less Sex?
Scott Galloway and neuroscientist Debra Soh discuss why sexual activity has dropped sharply among younger generations and what dating apps, porn, and social media have to do with it.
The gist
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Dating apps profit from keeping users swiping, not from getting them matched, so in-person social settings tend to work better.
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Soh says porn and AI sexual content trick the brain into feeling satisfied, which removes the motivation men once had to pursue real relationships.
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Soh suggests young men cut porn and screen time, stay physically healthy, and build a tolerance for rejection to improve their dating lives.
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Soh advises young women to signal interest clearly through eye contact, smiling, and touch, and to weigh agreeableness over rigid physical checklists.
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