Inspired by a discussion with fellow Trend Hunters regarding whether or not the subject of art created using menstrual blood was too intense to be published, I decided to take a look at the controversial topics not considered too risque to talk about these days.
This collection of topics were once considered extremely taboo. They include everything from celebrity lesbian weddings and pregnant transgendered men to freaky fetishes and super-modern sex toys.
We certainly have come a long way, considering that the act of wearing a bikini to the beach was once considered taboo!
69 Taboo-Smashing Innovations
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Celebrity Lesbian Weddings
Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres to Wed
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Brazil To Cover Sex Change Costs
Health Care Endorses Surgery
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Adult Babies
Spank Them, Diaper Them and Give Them A Pacifier
43
Transgender Pageantry
Amazing Philippine Beauties Contest (UPDATE)
42
Transgendered Cosmetics
Amanda LePore's Transsexual Makeup Line
41
Love or PR Stunt?
Lindsay Lohan's Lesbian Marriage
40
Rehab Backlashes
David Duchovny Punished for Sex Addiction
39
Senze
New Upscale Fetish / Art Magazine
38
Transgender Contestants
Isis Tsunami in America's Next Top Model
37
Pregnant Man
Thomas Beatie to Give Birth
36
Straight Support
Brad Pitt Donates $100,000 To Fight For Gay Rights
35
GayWeddings.com
Take Pride With Same-Sex Cake Toppers
34
Ads to Turn Straight Men Gay
Homo Promos in ‘Gay Times'
33
Love Hotels
The Hidden Fantasy Rooms of Japan
32
Prostitute Fashion Shows
"Madame B_tch" Parade in Madrid
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$3.8 Million Celibacies
Natalie Dylan's Controversial College Financing Success
30
Lesbians in Bollywood
As Prop 8 Hits Hollywood, Priyanka Embraces Gay Roles
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Anti-Child Abuse Awareness
Children's Underwear in Lingerie Section
28
Free Transsexual Surgeries
Prosthetic Penis Promotion in Sweden
27
Inclusive Dating Site
Club462 Members Share About STDs, Sexual Orientation
26
Moonbox
The Little Box That Makes Your Period Less Taboo
25
Adult Diaper Fashion Shows
Incontinent Couture
24
Painting With Human Blood
Menstrual Art
23
Sex Toys for Environmentalists
Eco Sexy Kit
22
Music Activated Sex Toys (FOLLOW-UP)
The gPod
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Get Trampled at The Gay Rodeo
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Measuring Stick Condoms
Condometrics Reveal the Truth
19
Brothelarchitecture
Themed Design by Patric Fouad
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Designer Tampons
Luxury Personal Care Accessories
17
Naughty Objects of Recession
Adult Toy Market On the Rise
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California Gay Marriages
Matrimonial Numbers Spike
15
Gay Wedding Trumps Bigfoot and Olympic Gold
Ellen and Portia Are Buzzing
14
Guidebook For Gay Travelers
Traveling In Our Fabulous World
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Social Network For STD Plagued
Positive Friends
12
The Celeb Lesbian Fascination
Britney Spears As "Faster Pussycat" Lesbian Killer
11
Corporate Gay Support
Google Against Proposition 8
10
Naughty Laundry Service
Multi-Service Thai Establishments
9
Relationship Status Pins
SHI Symbols (For Hetero and Homosexuals)
8
Awareness For Signs of Sexual Abuse
'Open Your Mouth' PSA
7
Same-Sex Wedding Cards
Hallmark Capitalizes on Ellen DeGeneres' Marriage
6
Offensive Traveling Billboards
Aborted Fetus On Moving Truck
5
Targeting The Gays
Obama LGBT Ads
4
STD eCards
Using E-Mail to Break Bad News
3
Corporate Gay Support II
Apple Donates $100,000 to Fight Prop 8
2
Transgender Job Discrimination
Diane Schroer Wins Lawsuit
1
Canadian Spin On Reality Modeling TV
Vancouver's Next Gay Top Model
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High-End Sculptural Bridal Collections
Vivienne Westwood Debuted Its 2026 Bridal Collection
Origami-Inspired Holiday Collections
Guerlain Debuts the 2025 ‘Tale of Wonders’ Collection
Politically-Inspired Runway Collections
Selkie’s The Libertine Collection Channels Feminine Power
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Reimagined Cocktail-Themed Wedding Traditions
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Tackles a Classic Wedding Tradition
Surf-Inspired Pride Collections
Vans x Queer Surf Celebrate Surf Culture and Inclusivity
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
Halloween-Themed Self-Care Collections
Lush's 2025 Halloween Collection is Party-Ready
Debunking Skincare Campaigns
The Periodic Fable by The Ordinary Exposes Beauty Industry Buzzwords
Queer Wool Runway Looks
I Wool Survive Turns Wool from Gay Rams into Handcrafted Runway Pieces
Holiday-Themed Nail Polish Campaigns
Beetles Gel Polish Presents 'Mani Time with Mom'
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Bridal-Inspired Lingerie Campaigns
Rihanna Stars in Savage X Fenty's Bridal Lingerie Campaign
Theatrical Cocktail Experiences
The Theatre by ZLB23 Unfolds at a Seven-Seat Bar
Branded Jewish Dating Shows
Matchmaking Traditions Inspired a New Manischewitz Matchmakers Show
Coordinated Coastal Swimwear
Salty Mermaid Launches Bold Mob Wife Collection for Couples
Intimate Alcohol-Free Campaigns
CleanCo and Lovehoney Joined Forces for Anything But Dry January
Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections
Lacoste Explores Vulnerability and Victory for SS26
Performance Art Furniture
Bianca Censori’s Bio Pop Sees Contortionist Bodies into Sculptural Forms
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Substance Use Narrative Shifts
The Missing Issue Offers a New Perspective on Celebrity Struggles
Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails
The Aprés x Liquid Death Collab Shares Essentials for Killer Nails
Menopause Wellness Pop-Up Concepts
Stripes Beauty Ran the Meno Café in the Beginning of October
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Offbeat Bath Bombs
The Da Bomb Extreme Collection Includes a Pickle Bomb and a Hair Ball
Immersive Restroom Experiences
The Refresh Room Reimagines the Female Festival Bathroom Experience
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Provocative Tequila Campaigns
PATRÓN's ‘Censored Truth’ Sheds Light on Transparency
Avant-Garde Haute-Couture Fashion Exhibits
The Rick Owens 'Temple of Love' Exhibition is Stunning
Y2K Lip Gloss Campaigns
Lancôme’s Juicy Kissing Web Stars Celebs from Hit 2000s Shows
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Empowering Founder-Inspired Swimwear Campaigns
Knix’s Latest Campaign is Titled 'Out of Office'
Curated Vintage Fashion Exhibitions
Lilly Pulitzer Debuts Lilly's Vintage Vault for Fashion Week
Extravagant Queer Fashion Collections
Akira Presents the Striking Working on My Aura Pride Capsule
Period-Proof Student Uniforms
The Period Uniform by Somos Martina Integrates Menstrual Underwear
Organic Leather Vessels
Talia Luvaton's Trace Vessels Debut at Milan Design Week 2026
Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments
Balenciaga Presents the Cut Off Brief Skirt for FW25
Wellness Focused Swimwear
Bathing Belle Designs Its Fall/Winter Line for Cold Plunge Culture
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Romantic Capsule Collections
Honey Boutique Launched a Fluid, Feminine 'Hopeless Romantic' Edit
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Flushable Magazines
Toilet Roll Brand Cushelle Created a Title Printed on Soft Tissue
Period Care Campaigns
Honey Pot Launched its 'Periods Made Better' Campaign
Real-Life Doll Apparel
Barbie Debuts its First-Ever Fashion Collection with Edikted
Saloon-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweetheart Saloon Celebrates New Lip Products & Shades
Reality TV-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Betsey Johnson Launches a Mormon Wives Capsule Collection
Intimate Spring Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring/summer 2026 Collection Explores Privacy as Luxury
Conceptual Educational Soaps
The Consent Soap Highlights Boundaries Through Physical Interaction
Women-Focused Multi-Year Research Initiatives
Gatorade Announced the Body of Science Initiative
Character-Led Fashion Capsule
Barbie Edikted Collection Features a 71-Piece Wardrobe
Curated Summer Bridal Collections
Reformation’s Bridal Atelier Collection Channels Romance
Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences
Suntory's Glass and Words Bar Concept is Novel
Fatherly Braiding Classes
Secret Life Of Dads Hosted a Pints & Ponytails Event
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Rule-Breaking Gummy Bears
Vandal Gummy Bears Flavors Challenge Conventional Color Pairings
Divorce-Inspired Womenswear
The Divorce Collection by Reformation Features Attorney Laura Wasser
Functional Artisanal Candle Collections
Pinky Swear & Co. Merges Urban Aesthetics & Aromatherapy
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Health Awareness Undergarments
The UnderAware Brings Awareness to Testicular Cancer in April
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Groundbreaking Swimwear Constructions
onewith is Fundamentally Reimagining Swimsuit Design
Cheeky Hygiene Company Campaigns
The ‘So Clean You Can Kiss It’ Campaign Spotlights Butt Showers
Identity-Exploring Clothing
Muted Desires Chapter 5 “Shapes We Take” Capsule Explores Archetypes
Joyful Skincare Anthems
Dove & Ciara's 'Drop Your Skin-hibitions' Remixes a Childhood Classic
Honest Shaving Campaigns
Wilkinson Sword's Any Hair, Anywhere Shatters Shaving Myths
Disco-Glamour Beauty Collections
Studio 54 Inspired Valentino Beauty's Rendez-Vous Ivory Range
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees
FREAK’S STORE Releases a Collection of Retro Nirvana Tees
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Intimate Body Hair-Removing Collections
Venus Launches its 'Pubic Hair & Skin Collection'
Transgender-Celebrating Beauty Partnerships
Lush Cosmetics Doubles Down on Transgender Advocacy
Dairytale Bridal Tributes
Disney Wedding Dresses Evoke Fairy Tales Through Bespoke Bridal Couture
Collaborative Summer Protective Fashion
BEAMS and Speedo Work on a Amphibious Collection
Reimagined Menstrual Care Portfolios
Kotex Debuts a Reimagined Portfolio of Pads and Liners
Athlete-Backed Stigma-Addressing Campaigns
U by Kotex Partners with Anna Leigh Waters
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion
Noskin Presents the Wildest ONes Yet Collection
Feminist-Forward Contemporary Fashion Collections
Songs of Siren Blends Depth and Precision
Brand-Funded Tattoos
The Lagunitas Brewing Company is Teaming Up with Female Tattoo Artists
Leakproof Everyday Underwear
Sleaks Designed Washable Underwear for Bladder Leaks
Limited-Edition London Collections
Sweaty Betty Launches Its Powered by London Collection
Period-Friendly Dance Underwear Designs
KT by Knix Debuts Its Leakproof No-Show Dance Underwear
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Curated Bridal Dress Collections
Honey Launched a Dedicated Edit for Multi-Occasion Bridal Moments
Style Muse-Informed Chic Swimwear
LSPACE Embarked on a Stunning Capsule with The Salty Blonde
Everyday Fashion Essentials
Nips by Nippies Expands Its Wardrobe Solutions to Target
Mashup Halloween Bath Products
Lush's Monster Mashup Range Features Mix-and-Match Designs
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Punk History Apparel
The War of the Three Kingdoms Fuses 17th-Century Rebellion with Punk Design
Iconic Footwear Tribute Films
Maison Margiela Pays Homage to Its Iconic Tabi Footwear
Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
Modern Wedding-Inspired Campaigns
Patrick Schwarzenegger Stars in SKIMS' Wedding Shop Campaign
Contraceptive-Themed Press-Ons
The Chillhouse x Opill Collab Celebrates Self-Care as Health Care
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Boldly Inclusive Hair Campaigns
Splat Hair Color Announces That Every Shade Tells a Story
Cultural Exhibition Updates
Exhibit Columbus Removes Installation of Semi‑nude Architect Statues
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Women-Targeted Wellness Movements
Her Sovereignty Project Promotes an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Women's Evenings Wear Collections
Mars the Label Has Released Its Love Letters Collection
Folklore-Inspired Spirit Branding
The Bathtub Gin x Tart London Limited Edition is Whimsical
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections
The Christian Louboutin Limited Nudes Capsule is Ultra-Chic
Breakthrough Menstruation Undergarments
The Step One Period Underwear Range Features Many Styles
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Menstrual Health Day Initiatives
The Period Purse Launched 'Menstrual Health Day is Every Day'
Gourmand Bathing Experiences
A Viral Product Inspired Lush Spas' Book A Bath: Sticky Dates
Groundbreaking Menopause Digital Platforms
Winona Emphasizes Connection, Support, and Education
Real-Life Romance Stories
K-Y Partnered with Christina Lauren on an Original Story, The Homecoming
Text-Forward Fashion Capsules
Veronica Beard Taps Thomas Lélu for a Witty Spring Collaboration
Biologically Shaped Musical Gadgets
The Balls in Concert Ad Brings Testicular Cancer Awareness
Provocative Banned Books Installations
The American Bookbinders Museum Debuts 'Banned Books Jail'
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Continence Underwear Designs
Joyvié Health Introduced Its Continence Underwear Solution
Alluring Doll-Like Swimwear Campaigns
Kulani Kinis and Remy Bond Introduce Pocket Paradise
Dad-Only Menstrual Care Events
KT by Knix x MNTD is Hosting a Pints & Periods Father's Day Event
Parisian Altheisure-Style Sleepwear
BED Sleepwear Debuts Adjustable Satin Loungewear
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Generational Japan Paintings
Tetsuya Ishida Opens His First French Exhibition at Gagosian Paris
Cooling Menopause Undergarments
Truekind's TrueCool Collection Has a Bra & Mid-Waist Brief
Health Object Art Exhibitions
Out of Orifice Explores Interfaces Between Body, Design, & Intimacy
Gothic Romance Film-Inspired Stationary
Open Sea Design Co. Taps THE BRIDE! for Inspiration
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
Ownever Made a Statement This International Women's Day
Destigmatizing HIV Spoken Words
FUNCTION and Maggie's Toronto Launched Destigmatize: Voices
2SLGBTQIA+ Health Disparities Research
Pink Triangle Press Published the Pink Paper on Health
Fictional AI-Powered Condoms
Manforce Condoms' April Fools Day Prank Introduced the Dot AI Condom
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Period-Planning Shopping Features
Instamart Launches a Menstrual Tracker and Care Hub for Planning
Transformative Survivor Tattoos
Mark of Life Incorporates Radiation Marks into Custom Body Art
Adult Story Generators
Smitten Stories Lets You Create CustomTales For Erotic Enjoyment
Anniversary-Celebrating Runways Shows
Erdem New Capsule is Titled 'The Imaginary Conversation'
Minimal Toilet Sprays
Capsule Repackaged Bathroom Etiquette as a Design Object
Limited-Edition Erotica Books
Toy Stories by Dame Blends Erotic Fiction With Sex Toy Reviews
Mardi Gras-Themed Breast Campaigns
Frida Marked Mardi Gras with the Breast Gallery Campaign