Lovehoney Predicts 2023’s Biggest Sex Trends

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Sex is certainly nothing new, but it turns out, sexual intimacy is constantly changing and evolving. Even sex is subject to trends and the experts at Lovehoney predict these will be the biggest sex trends of 2023.

  • Sexual mindfulness - Most of us are constantly distracted and overstimulated as we’re glued to our phones and computer screens all the time. Mindfulness apps, books and experts are increasingly popular as people try to be fully present and focus on what they’re doing and that can apply to the bedroom as well. According to Lovehoney, with sex, the journey - not the destination - is becoming the center of attention. Sexual mindfulness is all about focusing on really being in the moment.
  • Open intimacy - Lovehoney says that taboo will get the boot next year as open conversations about periods and female sexuality will become more a part of our sex lives. This is happening thanks to people who are speaking out loudly about those topics, as well as easier access to information online. Lovehoney’s research finds that sex ed content on Instagram and TikTok has increased significantly and that Gen Z, in particular, is turning to those sources for information and education.
  • Smart sex tech and the Metaverse - Sex toys are getting smarter, with some offering app connectivity and others come with heating functions or can adapt vibration patterns to music automatically. Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and the Metaverse will be a growing trend with sex in the coming year, according to Lovehoney, who opened a pop-up store in Decentraland to “offer an anonymous place for people to explore sexual wellness products and content.” Bryony Cole, Lovehoney’s global sextech expert explains, “The combined anonymity and intimacy of the Metaverse, allows people to engage with this topic further, where they perhaps don’t feel comfortable in real life, allowing more people to educate.”
  • Intentional dating and sexual fantasies - Singles are more interested in “slow love,” where they prioritize emotional connection while making sure they’re sexually compatible, according to these experts. Lovehoney says that talking about fantasies and acting on them is all part of the overall trend toward destigmatizing sexuality.

Read the full article at Metro


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