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Japanese Teenagers and Sex: A Declining Trend
A survey reveals a significant decline in sexual activity among Japanese teenagers, possibly due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
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Joel GuintoYusuke Hayashi
- Why is the decline in sexual activity among Japanese teenagers concerning?
- The decrease in sexual activity among Japanese youth is concerning given Japan's already low birth rate, which has prompted government concerns about the country's future viability.
- What other trend in sexual activity among Japanese youth did the survey reveal?
- The study, conducted by the Japanese Association for Sex Education, also showed a significant decline in the number of Japanese teenagers engaging in sexual intercourse.
- What percentage of Japanese high school students have experienced their first kiss?
- A recent survey revealed that only one in four female and one in five male Japanese high school students have ever kissed.
- What surprising trend emerged from the survey regarding adolescent sexual behavior?
- While the number of teenagers engaging in sexual activity has declined, the survey reported a record high in the number of teenagers who admitted to masturbating.
- What factor is believed to have contributed to the decline in sexual activity among Japanese youth?
- Experts attribute the decline in sexual activity among Japanese youth to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions on social interaction.