Generation Z are having less sex than their grandparents, steamy new research has found.
Britons aged between 18 and 26 years old say they only get hot and bothered 36 times per year – the equivalent of just once every 10 days.
The raunchy new figures, uncovered after Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers were polled by Lovehoney, left Gen Z languishing at the bottom of the sex table.
Even the grandparents of today’s youth are having more bedroom action, with those aged 61 to 79 saying they shake the sheets 47 times per year.
Experts have suggested that the lacklustre libido among Gen-Z is largely derived from many of them still living at home.
Just last month it was revealed that a third of 18-year-old applicants in the UK for the academic year 2024-25 planned to stay at home – a figure more than double that of 20 years ago.
But it appears having a lodger overstay their welcome is not affecting the sex-drive of today’s parents, with 44 to 60-year-old’s coming in at second place in the bawdy championships.
The poll found Gen-X have sex more than once a week, clocking in at a total 62 times per year.
Gen-Z are having less sex than their grandparents, new research has found (File Image)
However, all age groups fell well below spicy Millennials who took home the prize of being the most frisky.
With many having their own place to stay, those aged 27 to 43 were found to get racy 73 times per year – or once every five days – which is more than double the amount posted by Gen-Z.
In total, it means the average Briton has sex more than once a week.
A spokeswoman for Lovehoney said Gen-Z were in a ‘sex crisis’, adding: ‘They are often embarrassed to have sex when their parents are in the house.’
One 22-year-old, named Will, told The Sun that his age group being unable to afford to rent or buy a house was killing sexual tension.
He added: ‘My parents both moved out when they were 18 or 19, and my grandparents around the same ages, so they had the freedom to do what they liked.
‘It’s just not the same with our generation – which is pretty unfair really.’
The new research comes ahead of freshers week for many British universities.
While this time historically involved a sweaty nightclub, a greasy kebab and a raging hangover in a lecture hall, many new students ditched traditions last year for an ‘inclusive’ and sober week.
Instead of cheap vodka and fizzy pints, many institutes offered its new recruits events such as hummus societies, spa evenings and macrame craft nights.
