The classic "boom-boom" in the bedroom might be under threat — and it’s all because of people’s growing habit of “doomscrolling,” reports the New York Post.
Alarmingly, one in ten adults admits they’d rather scroll through social media than be intimate with their partner.
These findings come from a survey conducted by electronics maker OnePlus, polling 2,000 UK residents. The results show Brits spend more than 67 million hours daily on “doomscrolling” — lying in bed and endlessly swiping through TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and other apps.
Experts warn this “digital addiction” has numerous side effects, including fatigue, reduced concentration, memory issues, and mental health decline.
According to the survey, 28% of active doomscrollers feel tired or drained, while 22% report feeling anxious and overwhelmed by information.
Half of respondents admitted that late-night phone use hurts their productivity (46%) and creativity (28%). On average, each person spends about 1.5 hours daily scrolling — and not just in bed. Nearly half (49%) scroll during conversations with loved ones, 41% in the bathroom, 13% at school events, 12% at weddings, and even 6% at funerals.
Generation Z (ages 18–27) stands out as true “digital natives.” Young people say they spend an average of 2.5 hours a day scrolling — and, unfortunately, that’s not time spent on intimacy.
Other studies back this trend: for Gen Z, gadgets and the internet are often more appealing than real-life connection. About 31% say they prefer cybersex or sexting over face-to-face encounters.
As a “cure” for endless scrolling, OnePlus launched an unusual online shooter game called Brain Rot Blaster, designed to raise awareness. Players face off against “digital demons” like negative news (32%), reality TV and celebrity gossip (32%), “luxury lifestyles” (27%), conspiracy theories (26%), and relationship drama (24%).
The twist? You can only play once before the game self-destructs — a reminder of how much time we waste on endless feeds.
The survey also found that 44% of people regularly lose track of how many hours they spend scrolling, and 22% can’t even estimate their screen time roughly.
“It’s very easy to fall into pointless scrolling — at home, work, or even when you’re with loved ones,” says Selina Shi, Marketing Director at OnePlus Europe.
“With this campaign, we want to inspire people to take control of their phone time and use their devices more mindfully. After all, those hours can be spent on something truly inspiring instead of an endless feed.”
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