Sex Q&A, Alvinophilia & Sex vs. Social Media

Sex vs. Social Media & The Surprising World of Belly Button Pleasure Thank you for listening to the Sex with Dr. Jess Podcast and reading along here! Your support means the world to us. Every time you click our affiliate links and use our discount code - DRJESSVIP, it helps keep our content alive! We receive a small commission and thank you for your support! Code DRJESSVIP THANK YOU! 💜 (for real) Code: DRJESSVIP-Save $ + Support Us! No pressure — but if you’re shopping, use our code DRJESSVIP for exclusive savings and a little support for us, too. Win-Win! LOVEHONEY.COM WE-VIBE.COM This is an affiliate link. We may earn a commission. Thank you! TL;DR - Sex vs. Social Media, and Alvinophilia A Canadian study found nearly 1 in 10 young people would give up sex before social media, and 3% would trade a decade of life to keep scrolling. We explore what these stats say about tech, connection, and evolving pleasure priorities. Instead of shaming screen time, we unpack the importance of inclusive, youth-informed conversations about digital life, intimacy, and pleasure. Listener Q leads to a deep dive into belly button arousal (alvinophilia)—from food play to raspberries to tongue worship, the navel is an under-explored erogenous zone worth celebrating. Tools to try: We-Vibe Tango X for precise stimulation and Nova 2 for full-body arousal paired with belly play. For more, check out our guides on erogenous zones and subscribe to the Sex With Dr. Jess podcast for ongoing pleasure-based convos. Would You Give Up Sex or Social Media? A new Canadian study asked people between the ages of 16 and 30 whether they'd rather give up sex or social media—and nearly 9% chose to forgo sex. In this podcast episode, we unpack this surprising data, reflect on our own scrolling habits (hint: Brandon’s feed is all dogs and wipeout videos), and dig into what it means to live in a world where nearly a third of people would rather give up restaurants than TikTok. The social media vs. sex debate may sound extreme, but it opens up important questions around connection, pleasure, and how tech is reshaping our relational landscapes. What's Behind These Choices? More than half of respondents use social media for three or more hours a day. Nearly 10% said they'd rather go childless than give up their accounts. And the most jaw-dropping stat? 3% said they'd give up a decade of their life to keep scrolling. We explore these findings with nuance and care, emphasizing that "social media isn't all bad," and that instead of shaming younger folks for their screen time, we need better conversations—ones that include them in the design and direction. Belly Button Love: The Pleasure of the Navel Listener question time - A young couple writes in with a fascinating dilemma: One partner has an outie belly button, and the other can't get enough of it. They're diving into belly button licking, raspberries, food play, and more. This leads to a deep conversation about alvinophilia (navel arousal), self-consciousness, and reclaiming pleasure in parts of the body often excluded from erotic scripts. We reflect on our own experiences with belly play and offer practical suggestions for anyone curious to explore this often overlooked erogenous zone. If you're curious about exploring erogenous zones, be sure to check out this post to learn more: Erogenous Zones You May Have Overlooked Exes, Erogenous Zones & Erotic Massage How to Explore Belly Button Play From using your tongue to whispering sweet nothings, the belly button can be a site of powerful erotic connection. Try: Raspberries and breath play Warm oils or massage candles (opt for body-safe ingredients like this favourite)