Discussion on lack of sexual activities among youth
The debate has intensified regarding the decrease in sexual activities among the youth of Gen Z. Alix Links, 37, from the adult entertainment industry, believes that the role of social media and dating apps may be more important behind this than porn. He said this in the context of a study by the Kinsey Institute, which noted declining levels of sexual activity among young adults. However, it would not be correct to say that the situation of all youth is the same.
influence of social media
According to Alix Links, porn has been around for a long time, but social media and dating apps have changed the way people connect. He believes that by being constantly active on digital platforms, some young people are missing out on opportunities to meet people and form relationships in real life. The immediate attention they get from online conversations and viewing profiles may prevent them from moving on to real meetings.
Porn and unrealistic expectations
Lynx does not blame porn entirely, but acknowledges its effects. According to him, the scenes shown in adult films do not accurately reflect real-life intimate relationships. They reported that some men behaved during actual meetings in a manner that they had seen in movies. Links says that while porn is a form of acting, it shouldn't be considered an instruction manual for real relationships.
impact of dating apps
According to Links, dating apps give people what appears to be an endless list of potential mates. Constantly swiping on profiles and matching with new people becomes a source of joy for some people. In this situation, instead of meeting one person and taking the relationship forward, they keep looking for new options. Many times the conversation is limited to online only and actual meeting is not possible.
Difficulty in face-to-face conversation
Links believes that constantly interacting on social media can make it difficult for some people to communicate face-to-face and express their attraction to someone directly. He said that if social skills are not used, they may lose their spontaneity. According to him, it is easy to communicate through a screen, but it does not fulfill the need for real human connection.
Emotional engagement with online content
The report cites data from the OnlySearch platform. According to this, 73 lakh searches were recorded on this platform in 2026 and words like 'couple' and 'wife' were included in the top 20 searches. Creators creating content with names like 'Girlfriend Experience' and 'Girl Next Door' also got more clicks. These data reflect the preferences of some users, but do not draw conclusions about the sentiments of all porn viewers.
instant gratification challenge
Referring to his experiences, Lynx said that some men send messages to their partners while at work instead of spending time with them. According to him, the pursuit of instant gratification can affect the time and process of forming emotional bonds in real relationships. His main argument is that no matter how easy digital communication is, it cannot be a complete substitute for the trust and human connection found in real life.