Halloween might just come once a year, but creature cosplay and fantasy sex toys are still dominating bedrooms, and trends show that it’s not slowing down anytime soon. From sexy vampires and werewolves to aquatic lovers a la “The Shape of Water” and, most recently, reimagined Frankenstein archetypes, monster romance has entered the chat, going from a niche kink to mainstream fantasy. These days, roleplay-driven intimacy gets a unique twist thanks to fantasy-led storytelling and fandom culture. Here’s why fantasy sex toys are gaining such traction in the pleasure industry and how brands can tap into it with the right strategies.
Teratophilia enters the mainstream culture conversation
Did you know the monster desire actually has a world for it? The kink is called teratophilia, and it’s defined by an attraction to monsters. Movies and TV shows with a fantasy element often tap into it, as does the dark romantasy fiction boom on TikTok, which is bringing the kink to a new generation. With the recent release of Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and BookTok falling for non-human love interests, monster fantasy is jumping off hte pages of fan fiction and into the bedrooms of singles and couples looking to spice things up with character-driven roleplay narratives and sex toys that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are otherworldly.
This cultural shift introduces sensory novelty through fantasy sex toys like tentacle dildos or textured monster pleasure products, the ability to explore power dynamics creatively, and the ability to explore mysterious, unfamiliar bodies and identities.
In short, creature cosplay and monster fantasy give people permission to play and take away the pressure of performance anxiety by letting you step into another character’s world.
The hottest sex toys and accessories for creature-inspired bedroom experiences
Some of the most popular items in this category include: Creature-inspired or tentacle dildos and vibrators, claws, horns, masks, and butt plug tails. Here are some of our clients’ Good Vibes and Babeland’s bestselling items in these categories:
Creature Cocks – Cockness Monster Lake Creature Silicone Dildo
Creature Cocks – Fire Demon Monster Silicone Dildo
Creature Cocks – Tenta-Cock Glow-in-the-Dark Silicone Dildo
Creature Cocks Tentavibe Silicone Vibrator
Rainbow Unicorn Tail Anal Plug
How fantasy sex toys and creature cosplay help shoppers embrace escapism
Creature play takes pet play to the next level. While pet play allows participants to explore BDSM through domesticated animal dynamics, creature play expands the narrative into the supernatural, and expands the possibilities, allowing you to use your imagination. It’s also more transformative, enhancing roleplay as a form of escapism in which people can explore alternate identities and power dynamics that they might feel too vulnerable to address directly.
Creativity frees people from human expectations, removing the added layers of performance anxiety, body image, and perfectionism. By stepping into a supernatural narrative, they can experience a story rather than feeling the need to ‘perform’ that other roleplay scenarios can lead to. It can also feel safer for many groups, like neurodivergent consumers and trauma survivors, by engaging power without realism. Since there’s no real-world counterpart to a fantasy creature, it can make people feel freer and emotionally secure when they indulge these fantasies during solo or partnered play.
The cultural blueprint of the year is Frankenstein. While some may see him as a monster, he’s more of a misunderstood romantic lead with emotional nuance.
How sexual wellness brands can cash in on the boom with fantasy sex toys
Brands and retailers can capitalize on this trend in 2026 and beyond by building themed landing pages and launching monster-inspired fantasy sex toy collections around pop culture moments. They can also partner with authors trending on BookTok and cosplayers for guest blogs, cross-platform promotion, and TikTok or Instagram takeovers. As a PR agency, we help elevate this trend to media members with “how to create roleplay” pitches, explaining the teratophilia kink, and fantasy-driven product roundups.
If you’re looking to raise brand awareness with the rising trend of fantasy sex toys or need help identifying other trends that can take your sexual wellness brand to the next level, reach out to our team of experts here!
