The 9+ Most Important Sex Trends Of 2018 (Forbes)
Read the full article by Mark Hay at Forbes.com
This year was a mixed bag for sex and sexual expression in America. Positive trends from recent years continued, like sex toy innovation and proliferation. But so did negative trends, like the rising rate of sexually transmitted infection transmissions. Many novel trends in 2018, like newfound male interest in closing the orgasm gap and greater general cultural willingness to openly discuss sexual abuse, trauma, and consent, were incredibly heartening. But this year also witnessed worrying backlash against the MeToo movement, as well as substantial new restrictions on sexual speech and activities online. This blowback and censorship could well continue into 2019. But if more progressive forces can put the kibosh on those trends, then we can (hopefully) spend next year enjoying upcoming innovations, like CBD-laced intimacy products and bespoke sex toys.
Sex Toys Continue To Innovate and Proliferate
Porn Continues To Go Mainstream
America's Sexual Health Crisis Drags On
Men Embrace Adult Sex Education, Explore The Female Orgasm
The MeToo Movement Promotes Conversations About Accountability And Consent
Sex Robot Promises Fall Flat
Men Seek To Limit The MeToo Movement's Potential
A New Law Imperils Sex Workers
Digital Companies Crack Down On Sexual Speech And Activities
MeToo Backlash And Sex Censorship Could Continue Into 2019
But Pushback On These Worrying Trends Is Possible
Also Expect Online Adult Sex Ed, CBD Lube, And 3D Printed Sex Toys In 2019
Mark Hay is a Brooklyn-based freelance writer. I usually cover sex, desire, and the businesses built around them—from porn economics to sex toy cybersecurity to prophylactic innovations, and beyond.