The Hypebae Best: Sex-Positive Fashion, Wellness and Relationship Hard Launches of 2023

Despite the taboo surrounding sex and "spinning the block,” 2023 was the year forbidden loves took the spotlight and garnered all the hype. In fashion, sex-positivity reigned supreme with equally seductive and playful campaigns by the growingly iconic Glenn Martens and Diesel, while the sexual wellness industry welcomed a "Dirrty" industry expert aiming to destigmatize the pleasures of sex -- cue Christina Aguilera.

Speaking of pop culture, celebrity couples stole the spotlight this year – with both breakups and hard launches. From Shakira's iconic diss track to her ex and his mistress to SZA literally threatening her ex-lovers life, 2023 left no holds barred.

Keep scrolling for Hypebae’s Best of 2023 in sex and dating.

Sex-Positive Fashion

Diesel

Marking Glenn Martens second year as Diesel's creative director, 2023 solidified the brand's place as the sex-positive fashion "It" girls. From its "Find the D" campaign to the massive Durex condom pile at its FW23 presentation -- oh, and don't forget the Diesel x Durex collab -- Martens' sex-positive approach has marked a new lane within fashion that other brands will undoubtedly reference for years to come.

SKIMS Nipple Bra

"No matter how hot it is, you'll always look cold." Despite the controversy surrounding "who did it first," SKIMS' Nipple Bra opened an interesting conversation on the "Free the Nipple" movement's progress and what an often overlooked community of femmes -- cancer survivors -- actually needs from their lingerie.

Naked Dresses

Naked dresses caused quite the controversy this year, too, sparking discussions on how women should present themselves -- yes, people are still concerned with what women wear in 2023, unfortunately. Most notably, Ciara's seductive naked dress she donned to the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party. By SS24 Fashion Week presentations, naked dresses dominated the runway with honorable mentions from ROTATE, Supriya Lele and Blumarine.

Sex Toys

Voight's Boy Tears

As predicted, 2023 was the year of the clit sucker -- and Voight's Boy Tears had us screaming all year. With the tagline, "What the boys won't do, their tears will," Voight founder, Valentina Voight merged the beauty of femme pleasure with marketing that once again proved: if anyone knows her target audience -- it's Valentina Voight.

What the boys won’t do, their tears will!