2023 is the year for love, lust, and self-care. But before dating apps, one-night stands and stunted small talk have you reaching for a life of solitude, don’t stress, because we have a list of what’s happening in the world of sex and dating, with actionable tips you can use throughout the rest of this year.
The team at Lovehoney Group has released their 2023 Sex Trends Report and it’s full of dirty little secrets that will prepare you for more pleasure, and less drama.
Say goodbye to performative sex
Miley said it right all those years ago: “Ain’t about how fast you get there, ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side. It’s the climb.”
Instead of worrying whether your moans are loud enough, people are forgetting about spending a greater amount of time exploring each other’s bodies. We’re looking for quality over quantity staying present in the moment and enjoying every sensation on offer without the pressure to come.
Dating with intention
We’re prioritising good ol’ bonding before bonking, and saying goodbye to half-minded swipe rights and casual dating this year. Singles are looking for a “slow love” these days, prioritising an emotional connection and meaningful conversations before initiating an intimate relationship.
Blurred boundaries will fade into the background as people seek out more stability and authenticity from their pleasure playmates. So, make sure you’re prepared for more intimate dinners and less bed-to-bar action when dating this year.
Taboo is turning trendy
Topics that were once considered too risqué to mention outside of the bedroom, are now being discussed openly in casual conversations over coffee.
Intimate topics like periods, sex, and (female) sexuality are being approached with greater confidence and curiosity, replacing the dreaded small talk questions we all know and hate. While this doesn’t mean you can strike up a conversation with your g-ma about foreplay, you are more likely to broach more vulnerable topics while diving into the dating pool this year.
Spice it up with tech
We’re talking about smart sex toys. App-connectivity, toys with heating functionality and vibrators that sync to your music are all flying off the shelves and into our sheets with greater demand.
A global study found that more than half of respondents (60%) are open to using a sex toy that can be controlled via an app. Their reasoning for using the toy didn’t just revolve around practicality, such as sustaining intimacy in long-term relationships (26%). The majority (79%) were simply just interested in spicing things up in the bedroom.
Our cheeky bedroom buddies are clearly not staying tucked inside our bedside table drawers anymore when visitors come.
Is it time to explore anal play?
Given 2023 is all about opening up conversations about sex and sexuality, the logical next step is opening up our backdoors, right? Anal sex has copped a bad rap in the past, being plagued with shame and other negative feelings until now. 2023 is the year we expand our horizons and travel to the dark side of the moon.
However, if deep diving through door #2 sounds a bit too intense for you, anal exploration without penetration is also making a name for itself.
Stay flirty and dirty x
This article was originally published on Lovehoney and has been adapted for Her World with permission.
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