# Disembodied Cushions The Boyfriend Pillow is a Man You Can Curl Up With Anytime By Annie Ho | Published 2010-03-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boyfriend-pillow References: [ebcak](http://www.ebcak.com/archives/287) & [activeforever](http://www.activeforever.com/p-2131-the-boyfriend-pillow-arm-pillow.aspx) Let’s admit it, we all like to cuddle, but sometimes we just don’t have that something or someone to cuddle with. Well, this little baby can take care of that problem. It is the boyfriend pillow. Similar to the [girlfriend pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz) below that helps lonely guys, the boyfriend pillow’s purpose is to help all those lonely women out there…or for anyone who wants to cuddle. The pillows are originally just sold in Japan, but they now are available worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Disembodied Cushions:** The trend of using disembodied cushions as a substitute for human companionship. - **Boyfriend Pillow:** The growing trend of using boyfriend pillows as a means of cuddling and comfort. - **Global Availability:** The trend of making products like boyfriend pillows available globally, catering to a wider consumer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can explore manufacturing and marketing disembodied cushions to tap into the growing demand for novel cuddling alternatives. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can leverage the global availability of products like boyfriend pillows to expand their online marketplaces and cater to a diverse range of customers. - **Wellness and Self-care:** The wellness and self-care industry can incorporate products like boyfriend pillows as a way to promote relaxation, comfort, and emotional well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cuddly Body-Conforming Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugl.md) - [Man-Sized Cuddly Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loving-bear-puffy.md) - [Anxiety-Reducing Weighted Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-reducing-weighted-pillow.md) - [Crinkle-Cut Fry-Themed Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crinkle-cut-cuddler.md) - [Elevated Flexible Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-pillow.md) - [Oversized Sandwich Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-chicken-sandwich-snuggler.md) - [Infrared Heated Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushi.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Curvaceous Cooling Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedgear-the-body-pillow.md)