Ben Affleck gave a candid answer about his sex life during a recent appearance on SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma. The actor joked that age and exhaustion had changed his approach to intimacy.
The conversation took an unexpected turn after Affleck mentioned a book about sex that had caught his attention. His remarks quickly prompted reactions from viewers.
Ben Affleck says sex takes “a lot of work” during his SubwayTakes appearance
During the October 13 podcast interview, Affleck told Kareem Rahma that he “loves” Sex for Dummies. Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer wrote the book with Pierre A. Lehu.
Their discussion soon shifted from the book to younger generations and their sex lives. Rahma suggested that young people were not having much sex. “I’m pretty old. I was having s– in my day,” Affleck replied.
Rahma then asked whether Affleck meant he was no longer having sex. The Batman actor answered the personal question without avoiding it. “No, because now I’m tired. And s– is a lot of work. Especially if you want to do a good job,” Affleck said.
His response drew attention in the comments. One viewer simply asked, “Wait, he’s tired???” Another argued that people should have more sex because it was good for the body. A third commenter connected Affleck’s remarks to his former marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Affleck and Lopez finalized their divorce on January 6, 2025, after two years of marriage.
Affleck’s comments also followed previous reports about how he approached dating after his divorces. A source claimed in January that he wanted to become more selective about relationships. The insider said Affleck planned to focus on connections with long-term potential rather than casual encounters.
The source also claimed that Affleck wanted to spend more time working on himself. However, Affleck himself did not discuss those reported dating plans during his SubwayTakes appearance. As per OK! his exchange with Rahma stayed playful. Affleck turned a conversation about Sex for Dummies into a blunt admission about how much energy he now believes intimacy requires.
