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PLAYBOY 2026

80% of Gen Z Report High Sex Drive. Why Aren’t They Having It?

Using data from the Playboy Sex Study, Dr. Balzarini addresses sexual frequency and its contributing factors in the 2026 article, "80% of Gen Z Report High Sex Drive. Why Aren’t They Having It?"

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PLAYBOY 2026

One in Three Gen-Z Men Hasn’t Masturbated in 90 Days.

A large-scale study examining the romantic and sexual lives of Gen Z adults in the United States reveals that "One in Three Gen Z Men Hasn’t Masturbated in 90 Days," according to Kinsey Institute fellows Dr. Rhonda Balzarini and Dr. Justin Lehmiller.

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PLAYBOY 2026

34% of Young Men Are Replacing Sex With Porn.

Dr. Balzarini and PhD student, Brandi Reynolds analyzed porn usage patterns from the 2026 Gen-Z Playboy Sex Study, finding that "34% of Young Men Are Replacing Sex With Porn."

Articles & Commentary by Dr. Balzarini

Expert Commentary & Interviews

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ELITE DAILY 2026

The Reason For The Gen Z "Sex Recession" We Haven't Been Talking About

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WALL STREET JOURNAL 2024

Polyamory: Lots of Sex, Even More Scheduling

WALL STREET JOURNAL 2021

Feeling Too Schlubby to Have Sex? It's Not Just You.

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BBC 2021

How The Pandemic Has Changed Our Zex Lives

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ROLLING STONE 2018

Who Really Practices Polyamory?

Research in the Media

NEW YORK POST 2026

Gen Z Really Wants to Have Sex. Why They Aren't is complicated

PSYPOST 2026

Psychologists Studied Adult Webcam Interactions and Found a Surprising Relationship Dynamic

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COUPLES THERAPY INC 2024

Virtual Reality: A New Frontier for Long-Distance Relationships

USA TODAY 2026

More Gen Zers are Living With Their Parents. It's Impacting Their Sex Lives

THE NORTHERN FORUM 2025

I’m Doubting my Relationship—is it a Bad Sign? Not Necessarily, According to Research

THE NORTHERN FORUM 2025

The Psychology of Why We Get ‘the Ick'

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MASHABLE 2026

Sex Recession is Real But Complicated, Kinsey Reports

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PSYPOST 2026

The Psychology of Jealousy: Study Explores How Perceived Mate Value is Linked to Relationship Conflict

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY 2021

When Your Romantic Partner Fails to Meet Your Sexual Ideal

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