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Sextinction

The Decline of Sex and the Future of Intimacy

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By: Debra Soh
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Dr. Debra Soh, neuroscientist, noted sex researcher, and author of the “exceptional” (The Times, London) The End of Gender, reports on the hidden crisis of a sudden decline of sexual activity.

There’s a strange paradox in today’s developed world: society has never been more sexualized, but people across all age groups and demographics are having less sex than ever before. And nobody seems to know why or what to do about it.

The “fearless” (Eric R Weinstein, PhD, host of The Portal) Dr. Debra Soh leaves no stone unturned as she searches for science-backed answers. She takes us on a roller-coaster journey through ideological debates, new technological frontiers, and modern dating to understand the whys and hows of this issue.

With an expert and impartial eye, Soh examines these evolving and controversial developments and colors her findings with anecdotes from her personal research. Compulsively readable and groundbreaking, Sextinction upends the conventional wisdom surrounding sex, skewering pieties held by the right and left alike, and looks to the future of sexuality. Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Thought-Provoking
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Great read, worth the credit. Saw Debra on Chris Williamson and was interested to hear more of her work. Thanks for the knowledge!

Well researched, intriguing topic

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Its great if you are interested in the subject. Should be suggested to all young adults.

Insightful/Timely

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Upon seeing Dr. Debra Soh' s appearance on the Modern Wisdom podcast where she openly discussed ideas related to sex and relationships backed up with an academic background, one might have been excited about reading her work Sextinction. Unfortunately, the book fails to deliver meaningful discussions about evolving technological advancements or their impact on dating culture, leaving readers feeling unsatisfied. Her opinions often shock (e.g., advocating for chemical castration of sex offenders) without considering alternative solutions or empathizing with those involved in such issues. Furthermore, her perspective on men appears to lack understanding or concern, making it difficult to engage meaningfully with her arguments as a reader who seeks balance.

It seems that Dr. Soh was steeped in academia and when she left, her pendulum swung from one extreme ideology to another without considering the nuances between both ends of the spectrum. This one-sided approach undermines any potential value her insights might have had for readers seeking comprehensive perspectives on modern relationships and sexuality.

Notably, while birth control and endocrine disruptors are essential topics in understanding our evolving environment's impact on sexual behavior, Dr. Soh dedicates minimal space to these critical subjects. The chapter discussing this issue was by far the least thorough in her book, leaving readers craving a more extensive exploration of how these factors contribute to society's declining sexual activity.

In conclusion, Sextinction disappoints in its failure to offer a balanced analysis of modern sexuality due to the absence of nuance in Dr. Soh's perspective. Readers looking for thought-provoking insights into how our society is evolving will likely find themselves underwhelmed by this work.

Disappointing Insights into Modern Relationships and Sexuality

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The subject matter is fascinating, and i was very curious to learn what the author discovered. But the more I listened, the more frustrated I became.

So much of the book is littered with comments like “I think”, “I feel”, “I believe”, “I bet”, “He/she probably thinks”, etc. Too much of the detail is the author’s opinion, without enough data to back it up. When comments about anxiety disorders sounded more like a casual podcast than a behavioral scientist, I had enough.

I can only hope that there will be more hard research on this subject to provide us with the insight we need for the technology minefield that we’re living in. Unfortunately, this isn’t it.

I really wanted to like this

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I think the author brings up a lot of good and challenging points that are worth considering but I also believe the author relies too heavily on personal opinion and preferences rather than analytical data. A lot of the points are purely speculative and sometimes it is difficult to see why certain conclusions were drawn. A good book to challenge current sex dogma but I wouldn’t rely on it for its validity or accuracy. I was disappointed because I wanted to gain insight into this issue and instead I got a lot of opinions.

Very opinionated and biased

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