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# Let’s Talk About Sex(tech) (Part 1)

[ by Shân Osborn ](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/trends/author/shân-osborn)

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Sexual wellness is an underfunded industry that is set to explode as sexual taboos continue to lift.

Sextech — which has evolved from a male-centric vice industry to a female-centric wellness business — is here to enhance everything from pleasure to medicine. 

## Key Takeaways

- **Consumer demand is surging**: There were **36m+ connected sextech devices** in use globally last year, representing **87% YoY growth.**
- The market for connected devices alone is expected to **more than double** over the next 5 years to reach **$9B**.
- **Sextech goes far beyond toys**. It’s set to disrupt all areas of the sexual wellness space, from health to education.
- The wider industry of sexual wellness, which is now worth $62B, is forecast to **exceed $125B** by 2026.
- The stigma surrounding sex means that investors are still jittery about the space — but sex is a universal human experience, and one of the **biggest markets there is**.
- The **sex-positive movement **is driving change and lifting taboos; industry veterans believe we are **on the cusp of a surge in funding**.
- No clear market leader is producing flawless connected devices, leaving the** high-tech industry wide open** — both for sextech innovators and entrepreneurs with tech expertise.
- We spoke with a Trendster who is leveraging opportunities in the **sexual hygiene and personal care **space.
- The US sextech market is still largely offline, leading to attractive **ecommerce opportunities.**
- Prioritizing security and the **digital privacy of users** will be key to fulfilling sextech’s potential.

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## Introduction

![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sexual-wellness-1024x577-4.png?width=1024&height=577&name=sexual-wellness-1024x577-4.png "Global Sexual Wellness Market, $ Billions")

 Source: [Report Linker](https://www.reportlinker.com/p06021506/Global-Sexual-Wellness-Market-By-Product-By-Distribution-Channel-By-End-User-By-Region-Industry-Analysis-and-Forecast.html?utm_source=GNW)

When you first hear the term “sextech,” you probably think of Tinder, VR pornography, or even sex robots. And while you’re not wrong (meet [Harmony](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/apr/27/race-to-build-world-first-sex-robot)), that’s also not the full picture.

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