Research Methodology – Sexual Wellness Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Sexual Wellness Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Sexual Wellness Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Product Types: Sexual wellness products can range from contraceptives to sex toys, fertility aids, lubricants, and other related products.
- End-User Applications: The level of demand from different demographics, such as millennials, women, men, LGBT community etc.
- Geographical Distribution: The penetration and consumption of sexual wellness products across various regions and countries.
- Competitor Analysis: The number of competitors and their respective market shares.
- Economic Factors: Economic shifts that could influence the market growth such as income levels, purchasing power.
- Availability of the products: Online vs in-store.
- Government Regulations: The legal status of several sexual wellness products could affect their market size.
Key Market Indicators
- Consumer Awareness: The level of knowledge and understanding about sexual wellness and related products among consumers.
- Consumer Preferences: The changing preferences of consumers towards healthier, more sustainable and organic products.
- Growth in E-Commerce: The rise in online trading platforms and their effect on the sexual wellness market.
- Trends in product innovation and technology improvements.
- Change in disposable income and spending capacity on wellness products.
Growth Trends
- Rising acceptance and normalization of sexual wellness products.
- Growth in sexual wellness education and awareness campaigns.
- Increase in the consumption of organic and natural sexual wellness products.
- Impact of social media influencers promoting sexual wellness and related products.
- Trends in sexual wellness counseling and therapies.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Sexual Wellness Market. Key inputs include:
Company-Level Information
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
Industry and Government Sources
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Sexual Wellness Market
Market Intelligence Sources
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
Macro & Consumer Insights
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
Expert Insights & KOL Engagements
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
Focused Discussions & Panels
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
Data Validation & Business POV
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
Forecasting is carried out using proprietary models that combine:
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights