🌈 Industry growth in the $Billions, new studies on sexuality after cancer and female sexual pain

👋 HEY ALL!

It's been a steady week for sextech over here! Our December Sextech Accelerator is full. Check out what our amazing graduates for our flagship Sextech School program from Cohort 15 are up to now... 👇 (And pop your name down for next year here)

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🔥 this week in sextech

💼 job openings

🎪 community events

💰 investments

💡 founder of the week

— Bryony

🔥 THIS WEEK IN SEXTECH

• 🌈 Sexuality after cancer for LGBTQI Individuals
• 💔 Men’s Perspectives on Female Sexual Pain
• 📈 Sextech Market Growth: 7.6% CAGR

🌈 Breaking the Silence: Post-Cancer Challenges for LGBTQI Individuals Revealed

A study in The Journal of Sex Research reveal the unique challenges lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals face post-cancer.  

💔 Through His Eyes: Men’s Perspectives on Female Sexual Pain

Female sexual pain (FSP) is a real and common issue, affecting millions of women. Estimates suggest that 8-21% of women experience pain during sex. It can be confusing and isolating because many feel dismissed by medical professionals. So, when you ask, “Is the pain real?”, the answer is yes. However, because the causes are complex and often unknown, they can be misdiagnosed or simply ignored.  

A new study focuses on how men experience their female partner’s pain during sex, exploring their confusion, concern, and emotional reactions.

📈 Sextech Market Growth: 7.6% CAGR

A new report available here

Key Takeaways

• In 2023, the market for Sextech and Sexual Wellness generated a revenue of US$ 23.1 billion, with a CAGR of 7.6%, and is expected to reach US$ 48.1 billion by the year 2033.
• The product segment is divided into VR porn, pornography video scripting, remote sex interfaces, bluetooth-enabled sex toys, and sex robots, with bluetooth-enabled sex toys taking the lead in 2023 with a market share of 33.3%.
• Considering end-user, the market is divided into men, LGBT community, and women. Among these, women held a significant share of 41.6%.
• Furthermore, concerning the distribution channel segment, the market is segregated into direct sales, specialty stores, and online stores. The direct sales sector stands out as the dominant player, holding the largest revenue share of 46.2% in the Sextech and Sexual Wellness market.
• North America led the market by securing a market share of 42.1% in 2023.

💼 HOT JOBS

🇬🇧 Employer Branding Manager, Flo Health Inc. [Apply]

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🇸🇬 Communications Specialist, Tinder [Apply]

🇩🇪 Key Account Manager, Kranus Health [Apply]

🇩🇪 Account Manager, Lovehoney Group [Apply]

🇺🇸 Community and Content Coordinator, Dame Products [Apply]

🇩🇪 Influencer Marketing, Social Media & CRM Manager, Backend Developer, CHEEX [Apply]

🎪 EVENTS

🇩🇪 December 16, Germany, SmutSlam Berlin: "TOY STORY", Smut Slam International [RSVP]

💰 INVESTMENTS

🤑 Bold Care, a men's sexual wellness startup, secured $3.5 million from various investors, including Audacity Capital and Motherson Lease, to expand its direct-to-consumer platform. Meanwhile, Bumboo, a sustainable packaging company, received an undisclosed amount in its first angel round from multiple investors as it aims to grow both domestically and internationally.

💡 Founder of the Week: Tanya Griffin, Founder & CEO of oOYes

Tanya Griffin is a serial entrepreneur focusing on women’s and family health, with extensive experiences in multiple industries - from cannabis, financial services to sextech. Tanya founded oOYes , a platform for ecstatic sex products with a touch of 1960's rock vibe.

Connect to Tanya Griffin here.

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Next week we are finally releasing the podcast, I'm so excited to share more storytelling from the frontlines of the Future of Sex with you!

Until then,

— Bryony