The Myth of the Chad
Workby Rob Henderson · 2026
Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Aug 2026
An opinion article by Rob Henderson published in The Wall Street Journal that challenges the popular online belief that a small group of highly attractive men (referred to as "Chads") are monopolizing all sexual partners. Utilizing data, the piece argues that most young adults actually had one or zero sexual partners in the past year, framing dating dynamics in a different light.
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The belief that a small male segment has sex with all women is a myth.
“the myth of the chad is that a segment of guys are having all of the sex with all of the women”
Open the episode · The Biggest Myths About Dating (debunked) - #1133Listen at 20:24
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