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Are we in a sex recession?
10 minutes Posted Feb 27, 2026 at 3:22 pm.
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If it feels like we’re in a romantic recession, you’re not wrong. From Dublin to New York, young people are reportedly having less sex and more screen time.

But in Denmark, the mood is very different.

In Copenhagen, Gen Z are still coupling up without the drama, no panic, no big think pieces, just a surprisingly healthy dating culture.

So, what’s their secret? And should the rest of us be taking notes?

Joining Seán to discuss is Zoe Williams, Guardian Columnist.