2022----penis-vaginal-sex--masturbation--oral-sex---everything-is-rarer- May 2026

Data from the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior indicates a significant decline in nearly all forms of sexual activity—including vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and masturbation—across various demographics in the US. This "sexual recession" is most pronounced among young adults and is linked to factors such as increased screen time, economic pressures, and declining mental health. Read the full study results on the IU Newsroom website: IU Newsroom .