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A Culture War in the Bedroom
A new film pokes fun at Gen Z’s inhibitions—erotic and otherwise.
TL;DR
- The film *I Want Your Sex* depicts a generational conflict between Gen Z and Millennials regarding sex and intimacy.
- Gen Z characters are portrayed as anxious and inhibited, while a Millennial character is depicted as overly sex-positive and dominant.
- The film touches upon the societal concept of a "sex recession" and the factors contributing to young people's perceived lack of sexual activity.
- It highlights how historical context, such as the AIDS epidemic and the rise of digital surveillance, shapes generational attitudes towards sex.
- The article discusses the Millennial generation's greater tolerance for casual and premarital sex, contrasted with Gen Z's potential ambivalence influenced by movements like MeToo and the COVID-19 pandemic.