50 percent NextGen Indians shy away from talking sex in relationship: Survey

59 percent of the otherwise progressive Gen Z -- aged between 18 and 24 years -- feel shy initiating conversations around sex in a serious relationship.

New Delhi: While generation Z and millennials clearly understand 'consent' as a prerequisite for engaging in sexual activity, both fear being judged for their thoughts when talking about sex in a serious relationship, according to a survey released on Monday. It indicates that 59 percent of the otherwise progressive Gen Z -- aged between 18 and 24 years -- feel shy initiating conversations around sex in a serious relationship. The survey conducted by dating platform TrulyMadly assessed the understanding of physical and sexual well-being among young adults -- 2,500 in the age group of 18 to 35 years across metros and non-metro cities.