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Lesbians, latex and $2,000 condoms: why are this summer’s movies so obsessed with sex?
From One Night Only to The Invite, a wave of new movies are a raunchy antidote to gen Z celibacy
TL;DR
- Gen Z's perceived lack of sexual activity is a growing cultural talking point, with media now depicting "smut" literature and kink.
- Films like "One Night Only" explore a fictional world where premarital sex is outlawed, presenting obstacles to young protagonists' romantic and sexual pursuits.
- The article argues that Gen Z's sexual "recession" is existential, stemming from internet alienation and pandemic-induced isolation, rather than a lack of libido.
- "I Want Your Sex" and "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" are presented as films that better understand sex as a response to loneliness and a part of self-discovery.
- "Camp Miasma" is highlighted for its nuanced portrayal of generational concerns, linking art, sex, and desire as intertwined impulses.
- Despite not offering direct models for Gen Z's sexual behavior, these films are valuable for returning sex to the screen in its messy, awkward reality.