Corresponding author Dr Peter Ueda, an epidemiologist at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, said: "The supply of online entertainment may compete with sexual activity." They may also have been put off sex by potential increases in sexual aggression directed towards them on social media. His international team - including sexual health expert Professor Catherine Mercer at University College London - are concerned. Sexual health and satisfaction are key components of health and wellbeing - improving life satisfaction and happiness, said Dr Ueda. Added Prof Twenge: "It seems clear the trend toward less sexual activity has not occurred in isolation.

Source: Daily Mirror June 15, 2020 10:00 UTC