Sex trends for 2024 revealed: Searches for ‘findom’, being in a throuple and thirst traps increase – but Britons are ditching spanking, dogging and bondage, new study claims

Sassy Britons have abandoned spanking, stalking and tying up in favor of “findom”, being trapped and thirst-trapped, a new study has found.

An analysis of 160 million Google searches revealed the rise and fall of more than 100 key weird words over the past five years.

The top five most popular words were “findom” – financial domination, where a person derives pleasure from controlling another’s finances, and “thirst trap” – when someone posts content with the intention of being desired.

But the most popular search term was “gooning” – the act of achieving prolonged arousal through sensory overload, often using hypnotic stimuli.

The findings, authored by Rachel Thompson, a leading sex and relationship expert, also showed that dog stalking as a kink has fallen over the past five years, with searches for “foreplay” showing the steepest drop over the same period.

Daring Brits have turned their backs on spanking, stalking and bondage in favor of ‘findom’, entrapment and thirst traps, new research finds (file photo)

Whippings fell by 33 percent, dog chasing fell by 34 percent, and tying fell by 36 percent.

The report was created by analyzing more than 100 of the most popular kinks-related keywords combined with Google search data and information from Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter/X over the past five years.

The data reveals a rapidly changing landscape of sexual tastes sweeping the UK, fueled by social media and generational change.

It also sheds light on a whole new sexual vocabulary that has emerged on the Internet to circumvent censorship, called “sexikon” or “algolanguage.”

Neologisms such as seggs (sex), corn (porn), mascara (romantic sexual partner) and accountant (sex worker) have emerged, allowing content creators to bypass algorithmic filters on sites like TikTok and Instagram that combat oversexualization content.

SEXUAL TRENDS DEVELOPING OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS:

1. Gooning +778 percent: Achieving prolonged arousal through sensory overload, often using hypnotic stimuli.

2. Femboy +504 percent: Men or non-binary individuals presenting as feminine.

3. Thirst Trap +335 percent: Posting engaging content on social media to gain attention or recognition.

4. Three +230 percent: A romantic relationship involving three consensual people.

5. Edging +91 percent: Intentionally delaying orgasm to prolong sexual pleasure.

6. Findom +83 percent: Financial dominance, when one enjoys control over the finances of another.

7. Shibari +62 percent: The complex art of Japanese rope bondage.

8. OWO +57 percent: An emoticon depicting a surprised or curious expression.

9. Binding +30 percent: A sexual practice in which a woman uses a strap-on to penetrate her male partner anally.

10. Vore +26 percent: A fetish that involves the fantasy of being consumed or consumed by another creature.

Analysis of 160 million Google searches reveals the rise and fall of more than 100 key weird words over the past five years (file photo)

DECREASED SEXUAL TENDENCIES OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS:

1. Cottage construction -70 percent: Engaging in sexual activity in public restrooms or secluded outdoor areas.

2. Splashing -54 percent: A fetish that enjoys the sensation of sitting or playing with dirty food.

3. Zental -53 percent: Tight, full-body costumes made of spandex or nylon, used in fetishes or costume play.

4. Micropenis – 47 percent: The penis size is smaller than average, often less than 2.8 inches when erect.

5. Cybersex -45 percent: Engaging in sexual activity/explicit conversations through digital platforms.

6. Transvestism -38 percent: Wearing clothing typically associated with the opposite sex to express oneself.

7. Bondage -36 percent: A consensual practice that involves restraining or tying up a partner for sexual pleasure.

8. Harassment -34 percent: Participating in or observing sexual activity in public places, usually involving strangers.

9. Spanking -33 percent: Striking someone’s buttocks for sexual pleasure or as part of BDSM.

10. Foreplay -32 percent: Stimulation before sexual intercourse, aimed at increasing arousal and intimacy.