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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Are We Still 'The Intimate Animal'?

Evolutionary biologist Justin Garcia argues that intimacy is central to human reproduction and wellbeing, yet modern society faces an unprecedented intimacy crisis affecting increasing numbers of people.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

An 'Intimacy Crisis' Is Driving the Dating Divide

In the US, nearly half of adults are single. A quarter of men suffer from loneliness. Rates of depression are on the rise. And one in four Gen Z adults-the so-called kinkiest generation, according to one study -have never had partnered sex. In an age of endless connection, where hooking up happens with the ease of a swipe and nontraditional relationship structures like polyamory are celebrated, why are people seemingly so disconnected and alone?
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