During a young woman’s formative years, she is actively figuring out what intimacy means to her. Real-life romantic storylines are famously imperfect. They involve awkward moments, mismatched libidos, fumbled attempts at romance, and intense conversations about boundaries and feelings. When the digital world is used as a substitute for—or a baseline comparison to—real intimacy, it creates a devastating disconnect. Young women (and their partners) may feel inadequate when their real-life romantic storylines don't look, sound, or feel like a highly produced video, leading to performance anxiety and a breakdown in genuine connection.