Is letting go still possible when it comes to sex?
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Exploring the paradox of intimacy across generations, this analysis examines how both young adults and older individuals struggle with vulnerability and surrendering control during sexual encounters. The piece investigates psychological barriers that prevent people from fully embracing pleasure, questioning whether generational differences in comfort levels reflect broader societal changes in attitudes toward intimacy and personal boundaries.
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Is letting go still possible when it comes to sex?
COLUMN. While younger generations seem increasingly hesitant to step outside their comfort zones in bed, losing control is just as challenging for older people, writes Maïa Mazaurette, Le Monde's sex columnist.
