# App-Connected Intimacy A prompt for convenience sees consumers turn to apps for pleasure. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Nov 28, 2014 | Category: [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/naughty-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appconnected-intimacy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the App-Connected Intimacy trend? **App-Connected Intimacy:** While apps like Tinder have dominated the market for dating, a shift towards apps and products that aid intimacy in an on-demand fashion are on the rise. The connected consumer is accustom to instant gratification, which is being capitalized on with apps that deliver excitement at any moment. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 5 to Oct 7, 2014 - Published: Nov 28, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the App-Connected Intimacy trend ### App-Connected Intimacy Apps and products that aid intimacy in an on-demand fashion are on the rise. ### Bluetooth Intimacy Gadgets Activity trackers and sex toys with Bluetooth are gaining popularity, allowing users to track and share intimate statistics with their partner through smartphone apps. ### Explicit Hook-Up Apps Apps that abandon all pretense and market themselves as strictly for hook-ups and casual sex are gaining user attention. ## What the App-Connected Intimacy trend means for industry ### For Sex Toys Manufacturers can develop Bluetooth-enabled sex toys and narrative-focused pleasure devices to provide hands-free and personalized experiences for customers. ### For Dating and Hook-Up Apps Developers can create highly specialized apps like Mixxxer and 3nder to cater to specific user interests with the help of mobile functionality and geolocation features. ### For Wearable Technology Companies can create intimacy gadgets like the Sexfit by Bondara that track intimate statistics and enhance pleasure with added features like LED lights and vibrations. ## Trend signals for App-Connected Intimacy Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 49%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 35% - Activity: 49% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the App-Connected Intimacy trend 6 featured examples from Feb 5 to Oct 7, 2014. - [Digital Intimacy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Dual-Experience): The Glance App Allows You To Enjoy Dual Experiences Through Video (Category: Naughty) Implication: The adult entertainment industry can capitalize on the rise in digital intimacy apps and offer new and innovative experiences to their consumers. - [Pleasurable Intimacy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-vibe-4-plus): The We-Vibe 4 Plus is an App-Controlled Intimacy Toy (Category: Naughty) Implication: The adult toy manufacturing industry can explore the potential of incorporating app-controlled features and creating toys that provide dual stimulation for enhanced pleasure. - [Explicit Hook-Up Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixxxer): The Mixxxer App Doesn't Beat Around the Bush (Category: Naughty) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining the dating industry by creating exclusive platforms for casual encounters. - [Narrative-Focused Pleasure Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibease-vibrator): The Vibease Vibrator for Women Follows a Storyline Fantasy (Category: Naughty) Implication: The adult entertainment industry can benefit from Narrative-focused pleasure devices by offering unique and immersive experiences for users. - [Bluetooth Intimacy Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondara): The 'SexFit' By Bondara is a Pedometer for Men's Sexual Organs (Category: Naughty) Implication: As the demand for connected and data-driven intimate gadgets grows, the sex toy industry has opportunities to innovate and expand their offerings. - [Triple Threat Romance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3nder): Three’s Company When it Comes to the 3nder App (Category: Naughty) Implication: Opportunity to create dating apps that cater to specific audiences and preferences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle)