# Customized Intimacy Consumer preference for a tailored experience sparks custom bedroom products. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Nov 27, 2014 | Category: [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/naughty-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/customized-intimacy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Customized Intimacy trend? **Customized Intimacy:** The personal nature of intimacy products has sparked consumers to prefer customized variations that provide an enhanced sense of comfort and familiarity. As the customization boom continues to permeate a multitude of different industries, the incorporation of such qualities appeals to consumer preference for tailored goods. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 28, 2013 to Nov 14, 2014 - Published: Nov 27, 2014 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Customized Intimacy trend ### Customization Boom As customization continues to permeate a multitude of different industries, consumers prefer tailored goods and intimate products. ### 3D Printing Technology With the emergence of affordable 3D printing mediums, sex toys can now be personalized and custom-made according to individual preferences. ### Versatile Intimate Products Gender-neutral intimate products that offer a variety of functionalities are trending. Sex toy manufacturers are creating intimacy products that cater to different sexual orientations, fetish desires, and gender identities. ## What the Customized Intimacy trend means for industry ### For 3D Printing Industry The emergence of affordable and eco-friendly 3D printing mediums is transforming the sex toy industry in terms of personalization and customization. ### For Adult Toy Industry The entire adult toy industry is disrupted and revolutionized as sex toys are being produced to cater to all sexual preferences and gender identities. ### For Health and Wellness Industry With the increased personalization of sex toy products, there is an opportunity for the health and wellness industry to explore more advanced materials that are body-safe and environmentally friendly for adult toys. ## Trend signals for Customized Intimacy Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 81%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 77% - Activity: 81% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Customized Intimacy trend 4 featured examples from Jan 28, 2013 to Nov 14, 2014. - [Adult Toy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-toy-generator): This 3D Printed Adult Toy Generator Lets You Get Creative (Category: Naughty) Implication: Manufacturers of adult toys are presented with the opportunity to incorporate 3D printing technology into their production process for maximum customization and personalization. - [Transformative Intimacy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picobong): The PicoBong Transformer is the Most Versatile Adult Toy Ever (Category: Naughty) Implication: Manufacturers in the adult toy industry can capitalize on the trend of versatile toys like the PicoBong Transformer to cater to diverse consumer preferences and expand their produ… - [Home-Printed Intimacy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-uses): 3D Printing is Now Being Used to Create Sex Toys in the Comfort of Home (Category: Naughty) Implication: The use of 3D printing for home-printed sex toys presents a compelling opportunity for sex toy manufacturers to explore the personalization and customization of their products. - [3D-Printed Intimacy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-toy-collective): The New York Toy Collective Produces Personalized Private Parts (Category: Naughty) Implication: The sex toy industry is being disrupted by companies using 3D-printing technology to create personalized and more realistic replicas of customers' body parts. ## 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)