Guest written by Rain Andersen (@wearenotfriends_) a veteran sworker with nine years in adult entertainment and five years working for Lovers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has indiscriminately affected the lives and relationships of people around the globe for over two years. As we head into our third anniversary of the pandemic, we are looking back on one of 2021’s biggest trending topics: safeguarding our mental health.
In 2021 we approved and rolled out the first vaccines, witnessed an attempt to overrun our U.S. Capitol, observed an onslaught of extreme weather-related disasters, saw convictions related to several high-profile Black Lives Matter cases, and surpassed the number of COVID-related deaths from the year prior. 2021 highlighted the stark inequities between class, race, politics, and gender- prompting people to speak more openly about their mental health.
Parade Media and The Cleveland Clinic reported that 74% of Americans believe the pandemic has made them feel more confident and capable of handling any challenge that life throws at them. And it turns out that this laissez faire attitude doesn’t just apply to life’s curveballs- American’s are approaching their sex lives with improved confidence, as well.
The Kinsey Institute revealed in their study on Sex & Relationships During Covid-19 that many Americans invested in sex toys for the first time in 2021, and sought out ways to connect with sexual partners virtually. Survey results showed that people who experimented with more sex toys, kinks, and positions reported significantly more satisfying sex lives during 2021.
A sex toy won’t absolve you of the relationships you’ve lost, the hobbies you mourn, or the places you long to visit, but for many people- pleasure offers an escape route from our current reality. In this blog, we’ve rounded up the top selling sex toys of 2021 that have helped transport millions of Americans to their ‘happy place.’Â
People who experimented with more sex toys, kinks, and positions reported significantly more satisfying sex lives during 2021.
#10
Womanizer Premium 2.0Â ($199.00)
The Womanizer Premium 2.0 launched at the end of October 2021, but it quickly made its way onto people’s nightstands across the United States. This innovative brand gained prominence in 2014 after developing their revolutionary patented air technology that laid the ground work for various styles of air pulsating toys that you see in circulation today! Redesigned using the feedback of over 1,600 users, the Womanizer Premium 2.0 offers up to 14 settings, an improved auto pilot function, with brand new visual and haptic ques. Did you love your budget air pulsator in 2021? Think of the Womanizer 2.0 as the OG Air Pulsator: Remastered Edition.
#09
We-Vibe Moxie Panty Vibrator ($129.00)
2021 was unequivocally the Year of Virtual Sex, and the We-Vibe Moxie Panty Vibrator (a staple of hands-free sex toys) is the first of five app-enabled vibrators that made our 2021 Countdown. Yes: 50% of this year’s top selling adult products were long distance sex toys. The Moxie is a magnetic panty vibrator designed for discreet, hands-free stimulation. Though the Moxie has dropped from its 2020 ranking (#3), it continues to outsell other versions of the panty vibrator. The Moxie’s magnetic-base keeps this powerful vibrator securely in place, perfect for public outings, customized strap on play, and long-distance virtual sex. Control your Moxie with it's remote control, or use the free, downloadable phone app to unlock dozens of customizable features like picture, video, audio chat, touch sensitive vibrations, and custom beats.
#08
SVAKOM Alex Neo Thrusting Stroker ($159.00)
People with penises and prostates are seeking out new and innovative sex toys, creating a demand for higher quality strokers. The Alex Neo is an app-enabled, thrusting stroker from the award-winning SVAKOM brand that has changed the way that people with penises have been having orgasms. Equipped with 7 thrusting modes, 5 audible experiences, and 3 languages, the SVAKOM Alex Neo is one of the most immersive strokers available at Lovers. Configured for long distance connection, local control, and interactive web experiences, the Alex can connect with webcam performers directly using the Alex Neo’s FeelConnect3 App. Looking to connect with a partner? Alex Neo can be controlled from anywhere in the world using its interactive chat feature.
 #07
We-Vibe Nova 2.0 Rabbit Vibrator ($149.00)
The We-Vibe Nova 2.0 is our top selling rabbit vibrator of 2021, equipped with a pose-able internal stimulator, and a flexible external stimulator that is designed to move in tandem with your thrusts. The deliciously curvy sex toy is the perfect shape for stimulating the G-Spot or prostate, cushioned by a squishy layer of silicone that absorbs your deepest thrusts! It’s ambiguous shape, customizable fit, and signature app-enabled design have made the Nova 2.0 a favorite for beginners and connoisseurs alike. Explore five, rumbly power settings and ten, unique pattern modes to find the combination that brings you to your knees.
#06
Inya Rose Vibrating Air Suction Toy ($59.00)
There has been a substantial increase in the amount of time American’s are spending on social media sites, as people look for ways to stay entertained and feel connected to others around them. The sex toy industry has frequently been able to meet these criteria, with our amusing looking devices that promise to satisfy you and your loved ones. It was no surprise then, that a sex toy shaped like a plump, red rose- that vibrated, suckled, and lolled around in the palm of your hand- captured the minds and hearts of people across the web. The (offensively) powerful, 7 speed sex toy has over 500,000 likes, 10,000 five-star reviews, and a growing waitlist- so add this one to your Lovers Afterglow Wishlist, because it won’t be back in stock until 2022!
#05
SVAKOM Sam Neo Sucking Stroker ($129.00)
Thought you loved the idea of an automated hand job? What would you say if we could offer you the first authentic, automated blowjob? Seems like 2022 bunker equipment, if you were to ask me. The Sam Neo offers five, unique suction patterns and an intelligent, app-controlled interface that offers the same incredible features from the FeelConnect3 App. The high-tech stroker will suck and vibrate from tip to base, designed to mimic and enhance the sensations of a classic blowjob. The Sam Neo is an excellent option for singles and long-distance couples who are interesting in recreating the sensation of oral sex- to supplement their regular sexual activities.
#04
We-Vibe Chorus Couples Vibrator ($199.00)
Moving down from our number one position in 2020, the We-Vibe Chorus still ranks as one of our top five selling vibrators. The Chorus is the Swiss Army Knife of sex toys, equipped with a pose-able wire core for customizable, hands-free stimulation. Expand the wire core to add a vibrating element to oral sex and hand jobs, tighten the wire around your palm to add electricity to every touch, or insert the device vaginally to have hands-free penetrative sex. This app-enabled, couples-oriented sex toy continues to set a standard for adult pleasure products and encourages couples to find creative ways to invite pleasure into their lives.
#03
We-Vibe Golden Moments Kit ($299.00)
The We-Vibe Golden Moments Kit is the first sex toy bundle to ever appear on our top ten sex toys list, because in 2021- two sex toys are better then one! The We-Vibe Golden Moments Kit includes our bestselling Womanizer Premium Air Pulsator and award-winning We-Vibe Chorus Couples Vibrator (both mentioned in our top ten line up) in their limited edition black and gold color way. This luxurious pleasure kit saves you $109.00 compared to buying each toy individually.
#02
We-Vibe Touch X Vibrating Massager ($99.00)
2021 was a year of ‘firsts’ for many, and the We-Vibe Touch X helped to define many people’s first sex toy experiences. This approachable, waterproof, vibrator is equipped with eight, whisper-quiet settings, and an easy-grip, pebble-shaped profile. Beginners will love this toys subtle contours and single button interface, that make this device easy to use and adapt to any setting. This compact and ambiguous looking sex toy is perfect for stimulating hard to reach areas like the clitoris, nipples, perineum, and frenulum- it’s no wonder that this versatile and portable sex toy was such a hit in 2021.
#01
We-Vibe Melt Air Pulsator ($149.00)
It didn't quite start at the bottom (it ranked #2 sex toy in 2020), but its HERE and it has no plans to vacate: the Melt is the number one sex toy of 2021! This twelve speed air pulsator is the compact and app-controlled little sister of the Womanizer Premium, and people love her. This girls resume is solid, you guys. Her average operating time is between 30 seconds and 5 minutes, and the technology she boasts is said to be one of the first viable treatments for people with vulvas who have difficulty reaching orgasm. Looking for more then just an orgasm these days? I hear that the Melt stimulates excellent forehead kisses, too.
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Further Readings:
2021's Mental Health Crisis Threatens a 2022 Great Resignation: Inc
Stigma Around Depression Drops in U.S. in 2021: Indiana University
Why Therapists are Worried America is Going Mental: New York Times