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5 Reasons Why Sex Has Become A Survival Mood Among Young Couples.
Sex is happening but connection is missing.
No one really talks about it enough, but a lot of people are having sex for the wrong reasons.
Not because they feel connected.
Not because they deeply desire it.
But because they’re trying to survive.
Survive the fear of losing someone.
Survive the pressure to perform.
Survive the guilt, the silence, the expectations.
Sex, for many young couples today, isn’t just about love or pleasure. It’s become a place where people lose themselves — emotionally, mentally, and sometimes even spiritually.
1. Fear of Rejection.
Some people say yes to sex just to keep the peace. They’re tired. They’re emotionally checked out. But they don’t want to upset their partner. They don’t want to be called distant, frigid, or selfish. So they show up physically, even when they’re absent emotionally.