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A new survey titled the ‘Pleasure Census’ has found that roughly 50% of Gen Z ‘perform’ even during self-pleasure, suggesting that poor body image might be affecting young people in the bedroom.
Ever feel like you need to ‘perform’ in the bedroom and tell your partner that you’re definitely, absolutely, unabashedly having a good time? You’re not alone.
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According to a new survey called ‘Pleasure Census’ by dating app HUD and sex toy brand Girls Get Off, 54% of Gen Z say they’ve caught themselves ‘performing’ even when engaging in solo pleasure. This means considering ourselves from someone else’s perspective, which usually involves how we look, how we sound, and how we are ‘meant’ to feel.
This constant internal pressure to be attractive makes sense for Gen Z; a significant amount are struggling with body image issues and perfectionist tendencies that stem from social media. The numbers back this up, too: 73% of Gen Z said that concerns around their appearance make sex ‘harder to enjoy,’ while 80% say they want more sex than they’re currently having.
Before we dive further, it’s worth mentioning that this research isn’t necessarily a balanced reflection of all Gen Zers.
68% of respondents were self-selecting women, and given the brands involved, it’s likely that anyone participating was at least a little sex-positive. The study notes that its consumer sample ‘skews young, female and queer-friendly,’ with 2183 people from 63 countries anonymously submitting answers.
Still, the results show a clear desire for sex amongst Gen Z that is, by and large, not being met. Communication remains a clear issue, with 29% saying they don’t voice complaints in the bedroom for fear of ‘ruining the moment.’ 50% of participants also noted that they are ‘only somewhat’ comfortable telling a partner what they want.
So, what’s the takeaway? Gen Z are consistently labelled as a ‘sexless’ generation that avoids intimacy and most other indulgences such as alcohol or clubbing.
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