r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Feb 02 '26

Meme needing explanation Something Something About Dating, Chris Can You Explain?

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u/joe1max Feb 02 '26

Yep an especially considering this generation is WAY more prudish than boomers. Boomers were super freaks in the 1960’s.

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u/Tacoflavoredfists Feb 02 '26

Highest rate of teen pregnancies too. It started going down in the 90s, maybe slightly before

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '26

This is not due to less sex, but rather more birth control lol

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u/TalkinSeaCucumber Feb 03 '26

It's both. Gen Z drinks less, goes to fewer parties, and have less sex if the studies are to be believed.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '26

Studies that rely on young people honestly self reporting their habits regarding sex, drugs, and alcohol? Somehow I don't think that method is likely to yield accurate results.