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Gen Z boldly redefine casual sex and safe contraception amidst the condom dilemma

A man holding a condom. [iStockphoto]

In an era of dating apps and evolving social norms, Gen Z is rewriting the rulebook on sexual health-and not necessarily for the better. A recent Global Health Report reveals a troubling trend: as casual sexual encounters become more commonplace among this demographic, condom use is increasingly seen as an afterthought.

This shift in attitude comes with potentially serious consequences. Many young adults, it seems, are opting to deal with the aftermath of unprotected sex rather than taking preventative measures.

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