The top sex trends of 2020 have been revealed

A group of leading sex experts from across the globe have predicted the top sex trends for 2020 – and this year it looks as though it’s all about long distance play and a focus on ‘male pleasure’.

Pleasure product brand We-Vibe has rounded up the top five trends so far, with the brand’s head of ‘Sexual Empowerment’, Johanna Rief, saying improved technology and inclusive toy design have played a large role in determining what’s popular. 

She also believes the proven links between sexual pleasure and positive mental health have led to a boost in the global sex toy market.    

1. VR, 3D PRINTING AND SEX ROBOTS

Advancements in virtual reality will make it possible to have sex with anyone, at any time, in any place (just like in Black Mirror’s 2019 Striking Vipers episode) while 3D printing is set to revolutionise toys over the next decade.

The latter will lead to people  printing their own fully customised, personalised vibrators at home.

Meanwhile, sex dolls are set to become robotic, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to be fully reactive and responsive to touch and feel.

2. THE MALE PLEASURE MOVEMENT  

The development of sex toys to date has primarily been driven by women and their requirements, with the first wand vibrator developed as a masturbation aid to treat hysteria and back problems.

But this year, the rise in self-pleasure popularity has opened the field to men as well. 

Prostate stimulation is becoming less and less taboo, and men are being encouraged to sexperiment with this pleasure centre by using toys like the new We-Vibe Vector.

Prostate stimulation is becoming less and less taboo, and men are being encouraged to sexperiment with this pleasure centre by using toys like the new We-Vibe Vector (pictured)

3. SEXUAL MINDFULNESS

In our busy world, many wellbeing experts are encouraging us to ‘slow down’ and practice mindfulness to live a more fulfilling life – and the sex world is no different.

A trend towards mindful ‘slow’ sex is taking off and leading sex educators are telling students to utilise techniques more commonly found in yoga and meditation to have slow, fulfilling sexual experiences and encouraging experimentation solo and as a couple.

This year, the ‘most powerful wand vibrator on the market’ in the form of the Wand has launched, which uses ‘Smart Silence’ technology ensuring utter peace and tranquility for ‘sexual mindfulness’ sessions.

The Wand (pictured) is the most advanced (and powerful) cordless massager ever and uses ‘Smart Silence’ technology ensuring utter peace and tranquility for ‘sexual mindfulness’

The Jive (pictured) is a Bluetooth controlled wearable vibrator that allows you to enjoy hands-free play solo or with your partner with the free We-Connect app

4. RESPONSIVE TECHNOLOGY 

Typically, sex toys have buttons and remotes to help users control settings, vibrations and intensity. 

But advances in technology will see these toys becoming more responsive and intuitive to touch, removing the awkwardness of fumbling for a remote during sexual play. 

The new Chorus comes with a squeeze remote, increasing or decreasing the intensity of the couple’s vibrator with just a touch, or an additional setting allows the intensity of vibrations to be determined by movements of the body against the vibrator itself for hands-free pleasure.

5. LONG DISTANCE PLAY

In an increasingly global world, travel and long-distance relationships are becoming common place. 

Instead of relying on phone and video to aid in keeping the spark alive, couples can use app controls to connect to their partner’s vibrator.