# No Sex for 40% of Japanese Aged 16-49, Internet Blamed By arnarn | Published 2007-03-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-40-no-sex-internet-blamed References: [gmanews](http://www.gmanews.tv/story/34380/40-in-Japan-not-having-sex-Internet-work-blamed) Japan is currently facing a problem with low birth rate. An all time record of 39.7% of Japanese that ages 16-49 have not had a sex for 30 days. The figures came from [Japan Family Planning Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-body-burger). 2005 set a record low of of 1.26 births in an average woman lifetime. This problem cause an alarm since it might affect tax revenue and labor workforce in a long time. The association director Dr. Kunio Kitamura added that "My research shows that if you don't have sex for a month, you probably won't for a year." He blames this problem primarily because of stress because of busy lifestyle and the internet. Whenever the japanese are free, instead having a social life and [meet potential partners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partner-probability-calculator) they go online and their build a community with no physical connection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Declining Birth Rate:** In Japan, a record number of 39.7% of people aged 16-49 have not had sex in 30 days, leading to implications for the birth rate and future population size. - **Stress-induced Sexual Inactivity:** Stress from busy lifestyles is being blamed for the lack of sexual activity among Japanese individuals aged 16-49, leading to potential opportunities for stress reduction and wellness industries. - **Digital Connection Over Physical Interaction:** The prevalence of online communities and internet usage has led to a decrease in physical connections and relationships, presenting opportunities for virtual communication platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness and Stress Reduction:** The increasing stress levels in Japan due to busy lifestyles create opportunities for innovative wellness and stress reduction solutions to promote better mental and physical health. - **Family Planning and Reproductive Health:** As Japan faces a declining birth rate, the need for effective family planning and reproductive health solutions becomes more crucial, offering opportunities in the healthcare sector. - **Digital Communication and Social Networking:** The reliance on online communities and digital communication indicates a potential growth opportunity for platforms and technologies that facilitate virtual connections and social networking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Senior Safe Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcking-old.md) - [No-Internet Couples Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kahluastiritupchallenge.md) - [Intimate Alcohol-Free Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anything-but-dry-january.md) - [Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-toys-intimacy-shop.md) - [Vegetable-Themed Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rise-of-horticulture.md) - [Mid-Life Sex Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midlife-sex-festival.md) - [STI Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovehoney-and-tbd.md) - [Low-Alcohol Japanese Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asahi-super-dry-dry-crystal.md) - [Japanese Wrestling QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-body-burger.md)