Conceptual sex art. A lot of us won’t look back so fondly on 2025 but, if dating app Feeld’s latest findings can tell us anything, we’re all still feeling pretty open minded and pretty damn horny. Ah, the human spirit. Last week, we reported that the fastest-growing sexuality in 2025 was heteroflexibility and now we can reveal the sex act which has risen by 200% in 2025: pegging. So, what is pegging? Pegging was a term coined back in 2002 by sex columnist Dan Savage who was referring to a cisgender woman using a strap-on dildo to penetrate her cisgender male partner. However, as with all words, language can evolve and now on their website, Ann Summers explains: “Pegging is the act of one partner taking the lead in penetrative anal sex using a strap-on. While it’s often associated with women using a harness on their male partners, that’s far from the only way to enjoy it. “Whether you’re queer , trans, non-binary or just looking to mix things up, pegging can be a thrilling way to explore power dynamics, penetration and pleasure. For those already dabbling in anal play, pegging can be a natural next step.” So, why has pegging grown in popularity? Dr. Luke Brunning , a lecturer in Applied Ethics who specialises in love and relationships at the University of Leeds explains: “Pegging has shifted from taboo to mainstream preference. Feeld data shows cis men are driving the surge — a sign of decreasing stigma around anal pleasure, regardless of gender and sexuality. “This trend reflects expanding definitions of masculinity and growing curiosity about pleasure beyond traditional scripts.” Dr Brunning is hopeful that this is part of a bigger picture of deconstructing masculinity and men exploring pleasure beyond heteronormative norms. He says: “It does point towards a vision of masculinity that is more comfortable talking about the body, pleasure, female agency.” Here’s hoping. Related... This Was The Fastest-Growing Sexuality In 2025 You Should Change Condom During Sex After This Many Minutes (Yes, Really) Snowmanning Is The New Dating Trend That Reminds Us To Value Our Sexual Health