LOADING ERROR LOADINGAccording to a 2021 Kinsey Institute and Lovehoney survey, one in four Gen Z adults in the U.S. say they’ve never had partnered sex. However, 31% of people who have not had sex with a partner say they’ve engaged in virtual sex or sexting. Therapists who work with Gen Z clientele are privy to their innermost thoughts, struggles and fears around sex. This is especially the case when there are clear power differentials present in the relationship and controlling behaviors.”Sladic via Getty Images Therapists share the common sex-related concerns they hear from Gen Z clients. Los Angeles therapist Torri Efron Pelton said a unique concern she hears from her Gen Z clients is about social pressure to “explore [their] sexuality freely” when they aren’t yet ready or interested in doing so.
