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Very little is known about the '''adverse effects of inceldom''' because it is an understudied area. Most results only demonstrate correlation, so one cannot tell whether adversity caused inceldom or vice-versa. | Very little is known about the '''adverse effects of inceldom''' because it is an understudied area. Most results only demonstrate correlation, so one cannot tell whether adversity caused inceldom or vice-versa. | ||
== Reduced well-being and | == Reduced well-being, health and economic productivity == | ||
A 2008 study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that delaying sexual activity may "create health risks by impeding development of the emotional, cognitive, and interpersonal skills that are crucial to satisfactory sexual functioning and general well-being."<ref>https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/78bmza/the-cost-of-losing-your-virginity-late</ref> By their definition, those who had their first sexual encounter at age 22 or older were considered "later starters." | A 2008 study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that delaying sexual activity may "create health risks by impeding development of the emotional, cognitive, and interpersonal skills that are crucial to satisfactory sexual functioning and general well-being."<ref>https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/78bmza/the-cost-of-losing-your-virginity-late</ref> By their definition, those who had their first sexual encounter at age 22 or older were considered "later starters." | ||