Sex recession? Study finds young adults having less sex By Talker News Sep 23, 2026 14 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mathieu Stern By Talker By Stephen BeechYoung adults really are having less sex with almost three in 10 not having hooked up in the last three months, reveals new research. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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When your child asks if they’ll be harmed like the people on the news, what do you say? Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity
