{"id":46055,"date":"2025-06-15T17:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T15:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=46055"},"modified":"2026-03-17T05:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T04:38:02","slug":"lelos-future-of-sex-and-love-report-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/lelos-future-of-sex-and-love-report-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"LELO\u2019s Future of Sex and Love Report 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the follow up to the the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LELO-Futurist-Report-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Future of Sex and Love Report 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, LELO paints a picture of a world where technology plays an increasingly significant role in sexual expression, where sexuality is viewed with greater fluidity and acceptance, and where sexual health and well-being are prioritized as essential aspects of human flourishing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A survey done by Censuswide, on behalf of LELO, delves into<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how different generations perceive and utilize technology in their personal relationships, offering an insight into generational shifts, evolving attitudes, and potential future trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on this, LELO talked to Tom Cheeswright, applied futurologist, highlighted the following conclusions about intergenerational views on sex and technology and future trends:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While people feel attitudes towards sex and technology haven&#8217;t changed much, the reality is a radical shift has occurred in the last 20 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future generations will define intimacy differently with AI avatars and mixed reality. Still despite tech&#8217;s rise, there&#8217;s a continued preference for &#8220;analogue&#8221; human contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The integration of AI and robotics in intimate relationships raises ethical concerns like isolation, unrealistic expectations, and the question of robot rights, all requiring research and potentially regulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased reliance on technology for emotional and physical needs is a concern. While not inherently bad, it carries risks like unrealistic expectations and isolation. Mitigation may involve regulation and education while differentiating between isolating and connecting technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The digital dating\/hookup scene is increasingly fragmented, requiring AI tools to navigate niches and find compatible partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology will aid people in finding partners and establishing shared interests, potentially influencing the development and maintenance of both casual encounters and long-term partnerships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been said many times that technology profoundly influences almost every aspect of our lives, including our sexual behaviours, both in the positive and negative way. Understanding these influences is crucial in navigating the complex interplay between technology and sexuality going forward. There is no doubt that tech will continue to be an important factor in this respect, but it remains to be seen whether the role will increase exponentially. And LELO will continue to research and encourage the dialogue about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more about how tech is shaping intimacy and relationships? 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