8 Sex and Dating Trends That Will Rock 2013 ...

Yep, that’s right. Traffic to the biggest ten online dating sites fell hugely towards the end of last year, and more and more people are deleting their profiles and cancelling memberships. A survey by a leading men’s magazine found that just 9% of men wanted to meet a woman online – so it seems that both sexes would prefer to actually meet someone and feel the chemistry, rather than spend endless evenings in a restaurant with a guy who doesn’t match his profile. And with a decline in online dating, there’s plenty of room for the newest dating trends…

I laughed so much when I heard about this, but it seems that science is finally being put to good use! Everywhere from magazines to women’s gyms and personal trainers are raving about exercise so good that it causes orgasms, and gets you into shape at the same time. There’s even a workout that will drastically improve your sex drive, focusing on strengthening those internal muscles. It might be time to revisit that gym membership!

No, you don’t need to run away – there isn’t likely to be another installment to the series that seems to have awakened and repulsed people in equal measure. The lasting effect is a big increase in sex toy sales, though, and bondage seems to have become a hot topic too. Internet searches for bondage porn and instructions trebled towards the end of last year. Lelo, the company behind the Kegel beads featured in the book, reported a 400% increase in sales. While Mr Grey might be soon forgotten, his legacy is set to live on.

2012’s big website hit for women was Pinterest. Can you imagine living without it now?! The simple concept of pinning images from around the world was instantly snapped up, and while it’s mainly food, crafts and gym inspiration at the moment, there’s some sexy predictions for 2013. The only issue is that Pinterest's terms and conditions forbid the pinning of “profane” or “objectionable” content. So unless Pinterest changes their terms, it seems sites like Snatchly and sex.com will be hits for those who want sexier pins.

So everyone has bothered their friends endlessly about what he said, what she wore or whether they’ve text back – and everyone has wondered if they are driving their friends mad. Worry no more – HeTexted.com, a site that allows you to submit text messages to be analyzed by men and women across the globe, was a hit in 2012, and 2013 is set to launch a variety of spin offs. You’ll soon be able to get wide-spread, differentiated advice from around the globe, without leaving your home.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart drove everyone mad with their fake break up last year, following the revelation that Kristen had cheated with her director. And it seems that this is a craze that’s set to last, with Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber currently hitting the headlines, and over 50% of women claiming they’ve gone back to an ex at least once. 27% of women admit to going back over three times…but why?! Experts blame the rise of social media. Documenting the happy times through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook makes the relationship look better than it was, prompting a string of fake ups.

Last year, a variety of beauty boxes took off. The schemes all run the same – you pay a monthly fee, and receive a “surprise” box of goodies through the post each month. It’s a great way to try new things, and keep on top of new ideas – and the bedroom version is set to be just as popular. Dejamor offers his and her boxes monthly, whilst other sites deliver a variance of massage oils, sex toys and romantic candles. They all come in unmarked boxes, too, so you can be sure your postman won’t know what you’ve been up to.

Viva la revolution! Cougar Town is a hit TV show, and couples everywhere are rejecting their age in favor of people they really connect with. Our favorite example? 43-year-old Jennifer Lopez, a strong, sexy woman (and mother of twins!) has found happiness with 25-year-old Casper Smart. She looks so happy whenever she talks about him – it’s clearly working for them, despite the age gap. And it’s not just age rules that we’re ignoring, with marriage figures going down too. Kim K and Kanye West have yet to reveal any plans for a wedding, even despite baby Kimye, and with her divorce from Kris dragging out it’s unlikely Kim’ll feel like walking down the aisle again for a while yet. Scarlett Johansson has also put it off, claiming that it’s not ‘relevant’ right now. Oh yes.

These aren’t the only dating trends that should be celebrated, either. Experts claim that teenagers will lose their virginity later as a result of a surge of shows and books featuring 20-year-old virgins, and Facebook is set to become a big tool when finding a partner. It’s certainly looking like a great year! What dating trends would you love to see? Let me know!