Celibacy syndrome

[Jhanananda]

Celibacy syndrome
Celibacy syndrome (Japanese: セックスしない症候群 ,sekkusu shinai shōkōgun) is a syndrome not recognized by any medical or psychological body. Rather, it is a media theory claiming that a growing number of Japanese adults have lost interest in sexual activity and have also lost interest in romantic love, dating and marriage.[1] The theory has been reported by unknown members of "Japan's media" according to journalist Abigail Haworth of the Guardian.[1] Following the report, the theory gained wide spread attention in English media outlets in 2013,[2] and was subsequently refuted by several journalists and bloggers.

Reports and causes

In addition to celibacy, the theory cites declining numbers of marriages and declining birthrates in Japan.[1] According to surveys conducted by the Japan Association for Sex Education, between 2011 and 2013, the number of female college students reporting to be virgins increased. Additionally, surveys conducted by the Japanese Family Planning Association (JFPA) indicated a high number of Japanese women who reported that they "were not interested in or despised sexual contact".[1] Meanwhile, surveys conducted by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research in Japan in 2008 and 2013, revealed that the number of Japanese men and women reporting to not be in any kind of romantic relationship grew by 10%.[1][2]

The theory attributes two possible causes for these reports: the past two decades of economic stagnation as well as high gender inequality in Japan.

[Frederick]

We spoke of this a little at the retreat. It's also called Herbivores or Grass Eaters in Japan.

A similar movement is occurring in the United States called Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW).

I'll post more information if I find any that is relevant to the group and if I feel it might help one or more members.

I find the media's possible explanations to be funny.

The best answer to the question would be to get demographic information on the groups as well as directly asking the Grass Eaters for the reasons for their decisions.

Instead, the media continues to push its own biases.

[Jhanananda]

Thank-you follinge, for posting your comment to this thread.  Yes, as we spoke at the retreat, the reason why I am homeless is due to my second wife having had me thrown in jail for being a dead-beat dad, when I was providing a home for myself and my children with what little money that I had; while she was just using my child support to support her drug habit.

Considering how a good father in this country can be made homeless overnight, and sent to jail and even have his driver's license revoked, making it impossible for him to make a living, I am surprised that any man in this country would get married or father children.

So, I would like very much to read what you have to say on this subject.

By the way, you might want to take the URL off of your Username, or it might lead to a SPAM fest for you.