Porn isnt the problem: Adult star says dating apps and social media are fuelling Gen Zs sex recession

Gen Z is officially stuck in a “sex recession” — but adult star Alix Lynx insists porn isn’t to blame for young people checking out of the bedroom, despite the notion that porn ruins sex lives.After a study from the Kinsey Institute revealed that young adults are reporting record-low levels of sexual activity, despite wanting intimacy, the 37-year-old performer weighed in on what is really driving the drought.Her verdict is that social media and dating apps are the primary culprits, as an obsession with instant gratification is actively killing real-world romance.“Honestly, I think porn is the least of it,” the 37-year-old said.“Porn has always existed.

I think social media and dating apps are much bigger factors.”Lynx says that social platforms encourage Gen Zers to stay home instead of putting themselves out there in real life, making it impossible to find a sexual partner.The ability to swipe through endless profiles and send messages offers instant sexual validation, allowing people to talk to prospective sexual partners without ever stepping outside.Lynx warns that relying on digital channels stops people from expanding their horizons and having real sexual experiences, leading them to view life entirely through the lens of a screen.The former corporate worker ditched the 9-to-5 grind in 2014 to enter the adult entertainment business.

While she doesn’t think porn is the main driver behind Gen Z’s intimacy troubles, she acknowledges that it is not completely faultless either.Unrealistic adult scenes can distort real-world expectations and create awkward bedroom encounters. “I’ve hooked up with guys in the past who pulled moves on me that I know they saw in my scenes,” she revealed.“I’m sitting there thinking, ‘That’s something I do when I’m performing, not in real life.’ It creates a major disconnect because porn is performance art, not a blueprint for intimacy.”Beyond expectations in the bedroom, Lynx argues that dati...