4) Internet and Technology
If the problems created by the cultural issues and the male-female dynamics aren’t enough, the internet and technology are essentially providing an alternative, though ineffective solution to these problems thus creating even more problems. Even with sex on the decline, people still have sexual urges and needs thus will find some way to fulfill these.
Unfortunately, things has gotten to the point of possibly unhealthy practices as human contact is being replaced with things like fancy, and even lifelike, sex dolls. Apparently, there are now brothels in Japan not for prostitutes but for sex dolls!
In addition, I have heard reports of men being only able to get aroused from robotic or anime porn as they have become so addicted. There are of course some people that even prefer porn over real sex for a variety of reasons like less hassle, no chance of rejection, and so on. Thus, add convenience to the mix and one can see why many people opt for self-pleasure over real sex.
*Stay tuned for more on sex dolls and sex doll brothels in Japan in a follow up article!*
Written by Risa Clark