As the year draws to an end, instead of looking back at some of the trends that have shaken up the world of sex and dating, we gaze into the crystal ball and look at the trends on the horizon.
The Rise of Homemade Porn
There’s nothing wrong with masturbating to your favorite porn star, but sometimes, you just want to see normal, average couples getting it on. Well, that’s where websites like MakeLoveNotPorn.tv come in – sites that allow real-life couples to upload videos of themselves having sex for others to enjoy.
To cash in on this trend – why not suggest creating your own porno? It can be as simple as filming your next sexy session, or for something a little naughtier, try acting out your fantasy and filming it? You don’t have to upload it online – it can be something for the two of you to enjoy in private.
Male Toys
There is already a greater acceptance of men using sex toys. And with it becoming less of a taboo, more male toys are finding their way into the bedroom to spice up foreplay and introduce added sensations during sex. The sex toy company TENGA, which is known for its disposable Egg Sleeve (€14.92, kinky.ie), is planning to launch its FLIP ZERO in 2018, which is a sleek, non-disposable masturbation sleeve for men.
From masturbation sleeves to anal and prostate massagers, like Rocks Off Vibrating Prostate Massager (€45.93, kinky.ie) – there’s a whole array of toys out there waiting to be explored. Kinky.ie stocks a varied and high-quality selection; take a look at our best male toy section to check out our most popular products at the moment.
Couples Toys and Vibrators
Vibrators were once a one-person act, but over the last few years they’ve become a sexy foreplay toy for couples. As a result, the market has been flooded with couples’ vibrators….and we’re not complaining! From naughty wireless vibrators, to toys that incorporate anal play for him and her – there’s a toy out there for every couple to try.
The Gala, a vibrator brought to you by the sex toy company We-Vibe allows you to control your partner’s pleasure remotely via its We-Connect app. If you’re in a long-distance relationship, or simply out of town on a business trip, you can control the vibrator from afar. Expect more sex toy companies to jump on board with such technology in 2018.
Not in a LDR? The Wireless Vibrating Egg (€28.71, kinky.ie) is a quiet, deceptively powerful vibrating egg, controlled with a wireless remote push-button controller with indicator light – the ultimate in hands-free play, especially if your partner is at the controls! The remote range is approximately 12ft.
Anal Sex
Anal sex is undergoing something of a renaissance with more couples than ever experimenting with anal play. And sex toy companies are meeting this increasing demand by creating more anal sex toys and anal lube. Don’t know where to begin? The Firefly Pleasure Plug Mini Butt Plug (€11.47, kinky.ie) is a playful tapered plug suitable for beginners.
More adventurous souls will be able to explore pegging (a term used to describe a woman wearing a strap-on and penetrating a man) with a strap-on, like the Fetish Fantasy First Timers Strap-On (€40.19, kinky.ie).
More Affordable Sex Toys
The one problem with high-end sex toys? They’re pretty expensive. According to Polly Rodriguez, the CEO and Co-Founder of sex tech company Unbound, this is about to change. So, there should be plenty of affordable pleasures to look forward to in 2018!
Kinky is Trendier than Ever!
With Fifty Shades Freed set to hit the screens in February there is continued growth in the interest in kink. From watching porn together, to introducing handcuffs to the bedroom – make 2018 the year of exploring what you and your partner enjoy when it comes to the kinkier side of sex. You won’t regret it!