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Hello, I'm James Reynolds. Welcome to this bonus episode in the documentary feed from the BBC World

Service. We thought you might be interested in this episode of the BBC's Global Story

podcast hosted by my colleague Katia Adler. In it, we hear about why young people, those in Generation

Z, are reported to be having less sex than previous generations. We bring you highlights of the

Global Story podcast here when we can. But to listen to all of our episodes, search for the

global story wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Young people around the world are having

less sex than older generations.

And when they are sexually active, it's with fewer partners. Surprised.

The assumption was the spread of dating apps meant for young people in particular, casual sex was just a swipe away.

But it's not the case. In fact, Gen Z, those born between

1997 and 2012, are being dubbed Puritans. Yep, that's Puritanical Teens. Tick-Tock, a

favorite app of this demographic, is a pretty good indicator.

Today marks one year of my celibacy journey.

Seven lessons I learned from over 1,000 days of celibacy while I was on my path of self-discovery. Celibacy is probably one of the best things

I ever started in my life. So what's going on? Why are young people having less sex?

With me as Professor Kay Wellings from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,

who led the British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle.

Hi, Professor Wellings.

I think you're giving me permission to call you Kay.

I certainly am.

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