Friday, 4. June 2004

Japanese people are giving up on sex


Marriages, births and dating are taking a nose-dive in Japan, prompting a popular news magazine to urge, "Young people, don't hate sex." Condom sales are spiraling downward and hourly hotels are suffering as the birthrate steeply declines.

The problem seems to be that Japanese men and women find relationships too messy and draining and want to lead uncomplicated lives. "Men don't want to spend time with their girlfriends, especially shopping," said an advertising agent.

news.yahoo.com

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