A lot of fellas will be waking up in 2025 feeling pretty smug this morning, as a futurologist’s prediction about how women’s sexual preferences will supposedly change hasn’t exactly panned out.

Dr Ian Pearson made some pretty audacious claims about what this year would have in store for us almost ten years ago, suggesting women would be swapping blokes for robots in the bedroom.

According to him, females would be getting frisky with machines rather than men by 2025.

So a lot of ladies were left disappointed when the clock struck midnight and an army of sex robots still hadn’t materialised to kick off the New Year with a bang.

As I’m sure you have seen online, Dr Pearson’s wacky prediction has been a big talking point in the run up to 31 December.

Social media sleuths dug up an article where he first shared the bold theory back in 2016 and it quickly became a bit of a viral joke.

X users were even going as far as to wish each other a ‘happy sex with robots year’ rather than the traditional greeting, so Dr Pearson’s claims had a lot to live up to.

So, what did he reckon was in store for our sex lives in 2025?

Dr Ian Pearson predicted we would be having sex with robots by 2025 (Getty Stock Image)

Nine years ago, he said in a report: “Vibrators have been around for over a century.

“But now the vibrant sex toy industry doesn’t just make standalone devices, but teledildonic devices that bring all the fun and functionality of computing and networks to sex too.

“While some people will enthusiastically embrace relationship-free robot sex as soon as they can afford one, as early as 2025, it won’t have much chance of overtaking sex with humans overall until 2050.

“Some might only use straightforward VR without the sex toys as part of that.

“By 2035 toys will be better developed and most people will be well used to VR sex by then, so will have acquired a collection of sex toys that interwork with VR.”

Dr Pearson did admit that he thought people would ‘still have reservations’ about getting down and dirty with a robot, but reckoned that we would ‘gradually as they get used to them’.

According to the futurologist, we’d warm up to mechanical lovers as the technology and artificial intelligence used in them ‘improved’.

“They start to become friends with strong emotional bonds, that squeamishness will gradually evaporate,” he added.

Although he predicted that sex with robots would become more common than human intercourse by 2050, Dr Pearson said that this didn’t mean traditional lovemaking would go extinct.

Using quite an interesting analogy to bolster his argument, he said: “Drinking tea doesn’t mean you won’t want coffee sometimes.”

The futurologist claimed women would be having more intercourse with mechanicals rather than men (Getty Stock Image)

Dr Pearson believed people would adjust to robot sex just as society did with vibrators, as sex toys are no longer considered to be a taboo subject.

The data whizz has been a full-time futurologist for more than 25 years, which involves tracking and predicting developments across technology, business, society, politics and the environment.

But he really bet on the wrong horse with his sex with robots by 2025 theory, as news flash – people still aren’t fornicating with androids.

Blokes might be breathing a sigh of relief, but a host of social media users seemed (sarcastically) disappointed by the fact that Dr Pearson’s prediction hasn’t come true.

One said: “It’s 2025, where’s the sex with robots?”

Another laughed: “Well, this didn’t age well did it.”

Ahead of the New Year countdown, someone else added: “A few more hours remaining AND I STILL DON’T SEE WHERE THE ROBOTS AT.”

Dr Pearson did admit things hadn’t ‘progressed as fast as he thought’ back in 2020, so he might have missed the mark by a few years.

“AI was developing very quickly at the start of the century, so we had predictions that by 2015 we’d have conscious machines that were smarter than people,” he told CNN.

“There was a big recession and that held things back a bit. I would estimate AI has probably progressed about 35 or 40% slower than we expected it to.”

I guess we better give it until 2050 and see if anything happens, eh?

According to a survey, over two thirds of women, and just over a quarter of men, have faked an orgasm before.

But how can you tell if an orgasm is fake, or if it’s the real deal?

According to one sex expert, there’s an easy way to find out.

Three quarters of heterosexual woman have faked an orgasm before. (Getty Stock Photo)

Self-confessed orgasm expert Katie Flowers has shared the signs that men can look out for if they think their partner is actually fibbing in the bedroom.

“Don’t underestimate the power of your intuition,” she told the New York Post.

“If something feels off, it probably is. Trust your gut instincts to guide you toward genuine moments of pleasure.”

According to Katie, it’s not about the moaning or the screaming, but more about the other signs that can’t be faked, like flushed cheeks and more subtle indications of pleasure.

But if you find out your partner is faking it, it’s really not the end of the world and addressing the issue is always the best option.

“True intimacy is about connection, not performance,” Katie added. “Focus on building a deeper connection with your partner and savouring the shared experience.

How can you tell if someone is faking it? (Getty Stock Photo)

“Knowledge is power, and understanding the complexities of human sexuality can help you navigate intimate encounters with confidence.”

One woman who didn’t have to fake an orgasm was a lady named Liz who appeared on a 2014 episode of TLC’s Sex Sent Me To The ER.

Liz ended up being hospitalised with a ‘never-ending’ orgasm, after her and partner Eric had sex.

Liz said she tried everything from downing red wine to taking antihistamines, but nothing seemed to stop the ‘physically, emotionally and mentally taxing experience’.

Eventually, partner Eric said they had to go to hospital to get Liz checked out, telling doctors what had happened in the hope that they could establish the root of the problem.

Communication is always the best option. (Getty Stock Photo)

Liz recalled: “Until you actually experience it. I had to call in and tell my boss that I wasn’t feeling very well. I ended up calling every medical professional I’ve ever seen in my life to try and get somebody to give me an answer!”

After hours, the orgasm stopped, but it wasn’t gone for long.

After Liz left the hospital, she found she was having random orgasms without any stimulation whatsoever – and on a regular basis.

She finally found some success with anti-seizure drugs, which she now uses to help manage the strange orgasms.

If you’ve ever wondered which injuries have been, or can be, sustained in between the sheets, then wonder no more.

A new survey has revealed the most commonly sustained injuries among Brits that might take it that step too far in the bedroom.

It’s more common than you might think – injuries sustained during consensual sex are now being tallied up, as couples become progressively more adventurous with each other.

Some of these have even resulted in trips to A&E.

An ambulance is the last thing you’ll want to see outside your door after things escalating in the bedroom (Getty Stock Photo)

Extra-marital dating site IllicitEncounters.com have conducted a study around injuries sustained in bed with 1,200 participants, and have revealed the results, report the Daily Star.

Findings reveal that a quarter of Brits have sustained an injury while things are getting hot and heavy, while eight percent of participants admitted that they had to make a trip to the hospital after a mishap.

But what are the most common injuries suffered by eager lovers?

Pulled Muscle – 41 percent

Unorthodox positioning and awkward angles have been pointed towards as the main culprit when it comes to sex-related injuries, as the most common injury sustained by the public.

Bruises – 37 percent

Coming in just behind is bruises – a common one that can be accidentally caused when things get a bit too heated.

This can be brought on by collisions with furniture, headboards, or unplanned falls onto the floor.

Carpet burns – 31 percent

This comes in third, as just under a third of people admitted to sustaining the injury.

Bedroom and living room floors are responsible for this one, but you could be paying the price for days or weeks if you’re not careful.

Nobody wants a trip to the hospital in the middle of a bedroom session (Getty Stock Photo)

Black eye – 21 percent

Next up is a black eye – it’s easy for an arm or shoulder to go astray when things are getting more intense in bed, but as a fifth of participants have ended up with a bruise on their face, it might be worth toning it down a bit.

Back injury – 17 percent

Rounding off the top five is a back injury, an easy one to sustain, all it requires is a bit of strain in a certain position, or a sharp movement gone wrong, and it’s time to hear sirens.

Here’s the list of the most common injuries in full:

• Pulled muscle – 41 percent
• Bruises – 37 percent
• Carpet burn – 31 percent
• Black eye – 21 percent
• Back injury – 17 percent
• Cuts – 14 percent
• Twisted/sprained ankle – 10 percent
• A stuck foreign object – seven percent

Other findings that the survey found was that women are more likely to sustain injuries in bed (36 percent) compared to men (32 percent).

It’s probably best to keep your sexual adventures in bed (Getty Stock Photo)

An anonymous woman added that she and her partner took things to the living room but ‘ended up with carpet burns so bad on my knees’, that colleagues asked about her weird walk.

The website’s sex expert, Jessica Leoni, shared: “Sex can be adventurous without ending up in A&E.

“Sometimes, it’s the spontaneous spots kitchen counters, floors, or staircases that add a bit of excitement, but a little preparation can go a long way. Grab a pillow or some blanket if you’re venturing off the bed, and don’t be afraid to take breaks! Nothing kills the mood like an injury,” she highlighted.

“Sex injuries often happen when you’re overreaching literally. Stick to what feels comfortable and enjoy the fun without the fuss. Remember, it’s not just about the moves; it’s about enjoying the moment!”

A therapist has been talking about the benefits of not having sex for a while in your relationship.

We’re not on about relationships where the bedroom has become a place where the atmosphere has degraded from fecund to moribund.

That can happen and it usually points to deeper problems within the relationship, which need addressing, before trying to re-establish any sort of sexual rhythm.

There are all sorts of reasons why couples stop having sex with each other, but have you considered the benefits of having a voluntary dry spell?

Going celibate will have an impact on your physical and mental health, so be aware that not having sex will make you feel rather different.

While there are drawbacks, speaking to the Daily Mail psychotherapist and sex therapist Christina Mancuso laid out the benefits of not having sex for a bit in your relationship.

Licensed therapist Christina Mancuso reckons there are benefits to couples not having sex for a while. (Clarity Therapy NYC)

Christina said that having a break from sex could help make it more enjoyable when the boinking resumes later on.

See, apparently when your calendar is just choc-a-block with rumpy pumpy you can wear yourself out and perhaps get stuck in the same sexual routine.

According to the therapist, stopping for a bit of a break can help a person ‘recognize what they actually want and need’.

Can you really think about all the things you want from sex with your partner when you’re currently in the middle of doing the horizontal bop with them?

Maybe taking some time away to think can give you and your partner the clarity needed to bang each other’s brains out in an even more pleasurable way.

“Are you asleep?” “No, I’m thinking of all the cool ways we’re going to have sex again.” “Me too.” (Getty Stock Photo)

She also spoke about the benefits that not rushing to sex could have in a new relationship, as that time before the boning commences is an important moment with a partner to learn more about them.

Christina explained that if you’ve got someone interested in you and you don’t have sex with them, you’ll get a better idea of their true intentions and you’ll have a better handle on ‘who they are and what they are looking for’ depending on what they do next.

If they suddenly decide to ghost you then you know they weren’t worth your time.

The therapist also said that diving between the sheets with a new partner too soon could throw the ‘intense emotions’ associated with sex into the mix early and muddle the period of time when people are meant to be ‘getting to know one another authentically’.