[navait]

Is there any real policy options we can pursue? We can't assign mandatory girlfriends, and even if we could, they may not find it was what they wanted.

I can help the poor and destitute much more effectively than I can wealthy people with vague psychological issues, and they also have more immediate needs. We all have limited time on our hands, and in terms of effectiveness, working with incels seems like something that's a lot of effort for very little benefit.

[standardUser]

There are policy options. I suggested in a comment: Decriminalize sex work, provide universal mental health coverage and implement a more expansive version of sex education in schools.

[Sevastopol]

Is sex that is paid for the same as one in a relationship where both people actually desire each other?

The statistics in the article point to the "problem" being women's increasing standards that young men can't meet. Mental health coverage, polyamory, sexwork, etc. don't seem like relevant solutions.