In The News: The Future of Intimacy

This is the weekly Lust news roundup: catch up on the week’s sex-tech, sex-politics, feminism, porn for women and industry news here every week.

What does the future of sex tech look like? Take a look into what future technology could mean for the human sexual experience: Future Of Intimacy: Sex Bots, Virtual Reality, And Smart Sex Toys [Forbes]

'I stopped trying to control my body': the women who gave up grooming in 2020 Has your grooming routine changed this year? Women share the beauty trends they will and will not return to. [The Guardian]

Nice and Naughty: Santa Is a Sex Symbol The holiday season can make naughty feel oh, so nice. Read about Christmas-themed sexual fantasies and how adult cinema has brought them to life. [Vice]

Can Vibrator Apps Actually Turn Your Phone Into a Sex Toy? An Investigation. Check out this honest review of vibrator apps for those looking to achieve stimulation without buying a sex toy. [Vice]

Nigerian Women on Experiencing Gender-Based Violence A Nigerian-based photographer teamed up with the United Nations Population Fund for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Here are 5 portraits of real women who have faced GBV firsthand and their stories. [Marie Claire]

For those who want to know more about the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign and what you can do to help: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence [Lust Zine]

The Fucking Playlist Takeover: Lara Each week creatives from all around the world will be making playlists of their favourite songs for, you got that right, fucking. [Lust Zine]

Do You Like Latex? New XConfessions Release: Rubber Feel [Lust Zine]

XOXO,

Erika Lust