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===Inceldom for American young men is at an all-time-high=== | ===Inceldom for American young men is at an all-time-high=== | ||
The share of sexless men between 18 and 30 has nearly tripled to 28% in 2018 in the past decade, according to the ''Washington Post'' using data from the U.S. nationally representative ''General Social Survey (GSS)''.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/03/29/share-americans-not-having-sex-has-reached-record-high/?utm_term=.9b52429c7136</ref> The 95% confidence interval is | The share of sexless men between 18 and 30 has nearly tripled to about 28% in 2018 in the past decade, according to the ''Washington Post'' using data from the U.S. nationally representative ''General Social Survey (GSS)''.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/03/29/share-americans-not-having-sex-has-reached-record-high/?utm_term=.9b52429c7136</ref> The 95% confidence interval is 20%-35% (N = 126). Combining data from 2016 and 2018, one finds an estimate of 23% (N = 297, 95% CI: 18%, 27%). | ||
A study by Poortman and Liebroer found that ''only roughly 4% of singles'' preferred their singlehood over being in a relationship.<ref>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssresearch.2010.03.012</ref> | A study by Poortman and Liebroer found that ''only roughly 4% of singles'' preferred their singlehood over being in a relationship.<ref>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssresearch.2010.03.012</ref> Further, only 1% of the population self-identify as asexual.<ref>https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/05/04/asexuality-the-invisible-orientation</ref> | ||
Roughly [[Scientific_Blackpill#30.25_of_millennials_are_often_or_always_lonely_and_22.25_have_no_friends|30% of millennials are often or always lonely and 22% have no friends]] which likely largely overlaps inceldom because a sexual partner would count as companionship or a friend. | Roughly [[Scientific_Blackpill#30.25_of_millennials_are_often_or_always_lonely_and_22.25_have_no_friends|30% of millennials are often or always lonely and 22% have no friends]] which likely largely overlaps inceldom because a sexual partner would count as companionship or a friend. | ||
Provided that [[Scientific_Blackpill#Sex_is_the_most_pleasurable.2C_joyous.2C_and_meaningful_human_experience|sex is regarded as the most satisfying and joyous experience]], it seems implausible that many would voluntarily forgo sex. | Provided that [[Scientific_Blackpill#Sex_is_the_most_pleasurable.2C_joyous.2C_and_meaningful_human_experience|sex is regarded as the most satisfying and joyous experience]], it seems implausible that many would voluntarily forgo sex. | ||
Hence, accounting for [[volcel|volcels]], the percentage of incels among millennials is likely a bit less than the sexless, so likely '''roughly between 15% and 30%'''. | Hence, accounting for [[volcel|volcels]], the percentage of incels among millennials is likely a bit less than the sexless, so likely '''roughly between 15% and 30%''', possibly a bit higher as of {{CURRENTYEAR}}. | ||
This reasoning has, of course, various limitations. For one, singles who reported to prefer their singlehood could be having casual sex otherwise. | This reasoning has, of course, various limitations. For one, singles who reported to prefer their singlehood could be having casual sex otherwise. | ||