Young Male Virginity on the Rise

Young male virginity on the rise Share of men under age 30 who report zero female sex partners since they turned 18. Facebook launches Twitter launches Reddit launches Tumbler launches 27% 7% 8% 1989 2008 2018 0 10 20 Source: General Social Survey THE WASHINGTON POST

A line chart shows the share of men under 30 reporting no female sex partners since turning 18, rising from 7% in 1989 to 27% in 2018. The joke highlights the apparent increase in male virginity alongside the launches of social media platforms, implying that online life may be replacing dating and sex. It is used as an ironic reaction to discussions about internet culture, loneliness, and declining relationships. EN: A line chart shows the share of men under 30 reporting no female sex partners since turning 18, rising from 7% in 1989 to 27% in 2018. The joke highlights the apparent increase in male virginity alongside the launches of social media platforms, implying that online life may be replacing dating and sex. It is used as an ironic reaction to discussions about internet culture, loneliness, and declining relationships.

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