2023 Sexual Wellbeing and Health Trends

Recent advancements in sexual wellbeing have been a touch underwhelming. Fortunately, 2023 will bring about the exciting change we've been waiting for.

Seven sex educators were contacted by us and our friends at Psych Central to discuss the top 10 sexual health and wellness trends that will impact us in 2019 and beyond.

Self-gratification is the main focus

More people are enjoying shame-free self-pleasure, according to experts like Angie Rowntree, creator of the female erotica website Sssh.com. With celebrity sponsorships, high-end toy companies like Maude and Lora DiCarlo are becoming more well-known, and more individuals are freely discussing their solitary love-session habits.

Rowntree cites the following as some of the most popular self-indulgence trends:

• audio erotica supervised masturbation moral streaming video services
• Clinical sexologist at Sex Toy Collective Sarah Melancon, PhD, adds that older persons may also be seeing a rise in masturbation.

For instance, a 2022 survey of four European nations revealed that between 41 and 65 percent of males and 27 to 40 percent of women among individuals aged 60 to 75 reported masturbating throughout the preceding month.

Supplements that improve sex

Supplements for sexual health are growing in popularity, and for good cause too!

As a sexologist and specialist at Lovers Shops, Marla Renee Stewart, MA, notes, "People are thinking about their sexual health more." "Vitamins that support our sexual demands will be crucial."

According to Stewart, many people are resorting to natural erectile dysfunction and libido boosters like Vixen Pill and Kangaroo Supplement.

The essential key to any form of sex technology breakthrough, according to Stewart, is the ability to have something fast-acting and natural in a society full of conveniences.

Rowntree continues by saying that towards the start of menopause, supplements that support sexual health may also be beneficial.

Notes on natural supplements

Think about speaking with a healthcare expert first before taking any supplements. They can provide you advice on the safety of the supplement you're thinking about or if it could conflict with any drugs you might be taking. Moreover, study how the item was made. Verify that it was made in your nation, and then follow the instructions on the label.

An app exists for that...

The worldwide market for sexual health is expected to reach $45 billion by 2026, according to a forecast from 2021. By 2026, the North American market will be worth $10.5 billion on its own. Dayummm. A large number of buckaroos.

It's not an exaggeration to claim that there is an app for everything, but you may not be aware of the sheer number of sex-related applications available, according to Rowntree.

There are applications for sexual health for the following conditions:

• sadness, reduced libido, and infertility
• sexual dysfunction during menopause

Rowntree advises searching for firms that collaborate with certified medical professionals, therapists, or sexologists to assist you in selecting a high-quality app. Moreover, be sure the Food and Drug Administration has approved them (FDA).

Uncertain about where to begin? Listed below are some applications to download:

• Ferly \sRosy
• Caria \sLover

The Sex

Adapted sex created by and for the public

Rowntree contends that adaptive sex eliminates (pun intended) detrimental assumptions that have come to be seen as the norm and makes sexual wellbeing accessible to all people.

Some instances:

• Period sex is not repulsive. In actuality, it's very great.
• It's quite normal to have ED, and it's nothing to be embarrassed of.
• The lube game has no shame! A fantastic technique to keep things tense-free and slick during nooky is using CBD oils and lubricants.

There are a ton of toys and gadgets that may make it easier for bodies with diverse abilities to feel pleasure and closeness. (Spoiler alert: Listen to OhMiBod's Lovelife Rev.)

Adapting sex for people of all ages, including those with different-abled bodies and/or chronic illnesses, is a fantastic wider trend, according to Rowntree.

According to Stewart, the availability of sex toys that may be used on a range of bodies and genitalia has increased as more individuals explore their gender identities.

This provides intersex people who could have differences in their genitalia greater space for enjoyment, according to Stewart.

More good news: The National Council for Sexual Health published its Handbook to Sexual Issues and Pleasure in 2021. This publication encourages having enjoyable sex regardless of:

• gender,
• age, and age

sexual orientation, social position, physical or mental ability, race or ethnicity, and five. Period shame is no longer an issue.

Menstruation is no longer shrouded in secrecy, and more people who have vajayjays feel more at ease discussing their cycles.

Aunt Flow is out from hiding, says Jess O'Reilly, a sexologist at Astroglide.

These are a few indications that menstruation is becoming more widely accepted:

• period-related items, such as menstruation art installations from August (Hell yes!
• more candid discussions about periods initiatives like PERIOD, which provide goods to underserved populations
• Heinz's period drink reduces PMS symptoms by easing discomfort and fostering period health. (For further information, see the Menstrubation Study.)

Sexual activities after menopause

The strange feelings associated with menopause will start to fade in 2022.

Menopause is now being handled as the major event, not just a postscript, according to O'Reilly.

According to a research from 2021, the size of the worldwide market for menopause is anticipated to reach $22.7 billion by 2028.

O'Reilly predicts that menopausal education and awareness will also increase in:

• Menopausal patients' medical and nursing care, as well as sex education (e.g. redefining your sexual identity and how you approach pleasure)
• O'Reilly says she wants to hear more discussions on postmenopausal relationships, dating, and sex.
• She continues, "Life — and pleasure — don't end when your uterus stops being an incubator for human life.

Understanding the perimenopause's consequences on physical and emotional wellbeing is crucial, according to Carol Queen, PhD, a professional sexologist at Good Vibrations. Moreover, she advises reading What New Hell Is This? The book Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, & You by Heather Corinna, a podcast host.

Wearable sex technology

Yeah, wearable sex technology exists, and it's popular right now!

Wearable sex technology, according to Natasha Marie Narkiewicz, a sexual wellness specialist at MysteryVibe, may reduce barriers that hinder people from having healthy pleasure.

The most recent evolution of this trend in the general acceptance of health and wellness is "sex technology as assistive technology," according to the author. The possibilities and potential for improving overall quality of life are almost limitless.

The OhNut is a cute example of wearable sex technology that aids those who feel discomfort during insertion. You may also take a look at the Lioness 2.0, a vibe that tracks pelvic floor contractions using artificial intelligence (AI) and biofeedback. (Please take our money right now.)

Remote starters are available, but not for cars.

Distance relationships may be quite difficult. Sexting also doesn't always cut it, even if it sometimes is the bomb. Remote intimacy, which became popular during the COVID-19 epidemic, may be quite helpful in this situation.

With wearable and remote-controlled devices for people of both genders, the sex technology market is expanding. Even if you are separated by great distances, this might make you feel closer to your partner.

We learned these details from a 2021 research conducted by Indianapolis-based sex psychologist Justin Lehmiller, PhD.

According to his study, the usage of remote-controlled sex toys jumped by 45 percent during the pandemic, from just over 9 percent of people to over 14 percent, in a nationally representative poll of 2,000 U.S. adults.

Lehmiller notes that "this is a pretty significant growth in a very short period of time." It indicates that the popularity of wearable, remote-controlled, and other high-tech sex toys is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

Lehmiller points out that remote intimacy gadgets might be useful:

offer possibilities for couples to be intimate even when they are not in the same physical place, add to the novelty component of sex, and raise the likelihood of finding new sources of pleasure

You will now be seen by your therapist. Throughout the night

Those who seek assistance with all aspects of their sex life are increasingly turning to sex therapy as a strategy. Counseling for individuals, couples, and people with sexual issues or dysfunction falls under this category.

For instance, a research published in 2021 contends that urologists may profit from integrating sex therapy into their clinics to assist individuals improve their sexual health. Moreover, sex therapy may aid in revealing your genuine needs and desires. You may have greater pleasure and enhance your sexual health when you feel at ease discussing sex and exploring your sexuality.

Advice: Review Psych Central's ranking of the top sex therapy websites for 2022. To locate a licensed sex therapist, you might also search the national directory at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

10. We want "sexual healing" Several businesses are creating applications, tools, and gadgets to help individuals with different aspects of sexual wellbeing, from pelvic floor health and massage to orgasm training and mental wellness, according to Stewart.

Some instances of medical equipment and instruments include:

STI testing at home

Tenuto (for erectile dysfunction caused to post-colorectal malignancy, back injuries, or vascular diseases) (for erectile dysfunction due to post-colorectal cancer, back injuries, or vascular disorders)

Crescendo (a medical gadget that says it may relieve genito-pelvic discomfort in women by up to 480 percent) (a medical device that claims it can improve genito-pelvic pain in women by up to 480 percent)

While many advancements in sexual health are still not covered by insurance, experts predict that will soon change.

The rise of sex technology that also serves as assistive technology, according to Narkiewicz, "will hopefully spur discussion and action toward sexual health technology being covered by healthcare corporations and providers and overall developments in sexual medicine to enhance quality of life."

Do we have a climax yet? What will happen next

The following are the top trends in sexual health for 2022, according to experts:

• Adaptive tolerance for sexual periods
• Self-indulgence, self-care, and sexual health supplements
• distant intimacy sex therapy, sexual health applications, and wearable sex technology
• Sexually explicit medical equipment

Experts advise embracing pleasure and sexual well-being whichever it seems best to you, in addition to investigating these trends. You may wish to speak with a medical or mental healthcare expert if you're having problems with your sexuality or feeling a lack of enjoyment.