06-07-2025
Financial woes leaving many people too stressed for sex: Survey
Financial stress and sex don't mix.
That's the main takeaway from a recent ZipHealth survey that found one in four Americans (26%) are too stressed about money to have sex.
Apparently nothing kills the mood quite like being strapped for cash.
With 73% of renters burdened by costs and nearly half spending more than 50% of their income on housing, the romance department is taking a hit, Hud Housing Network reported.
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More than half of Americans (53%) said the lack of affordable date nights is proving to be a hindrance as it relates to their sex lives, the New York Post reported.
One in two renters has delayed breaking up with their partner because they couldn't afford to move out, however.
Those who are financially satisfied are twice as likely to have good sex lives, per the survey, while they're also 2.6 times more likely to have frequent sex and six times more likely to feel secure in their relationships.
Nearly a quarter of young adults said they've avoiding dating altogether due to financial uncertainty.
In February, a TD survey revealed that Canadians are not only prioritizing their hearts, but also their wallets. The study, which polled Canadians aged 18 and older, found that more than half of gen Z (52%) wanted their partner to sign a prenup if they get married or enter a common-low relationship compared to the national average of 31%.
Among Canadians surveyed, gen Z showed the strongest feelings around finances in relationships with 65% saying their partner's net worth is important to them when starting a relationship compared to the national average of 57%.
In addition, one in four Gen Z respondents admitted they likely wouldn't date someone who earns less than them.
Also, 71% of respondents said they would consider breaking up with a partner if they discovered they were being dishonest about their finances; 65% would consider a breakup if their partner never offered to pay for anything; and 56% may break up over a partner's bad spending habits.
