Germany’s Hottest Fantasies: ORION gets over 1,000 confessions at the Venus trade fair 2025
Flensburg/Berlin, October 2025 – Germany has spilled the beans. And what’s more, it’s about something that nobody dares to talk about openly: in just four days, more than 1,000 intimate confessions from people of all ages and genders ended up on the ORION confession wall at the VENUS 2025 (25th – 28th September). They were anonymous, of course, and they were displayed on an XXL screen. The result was a fascinating insight into the sexuality of our time – from fantasies and relinquishing control to the great desire to go beyond the usual two-person constellation.
Four trade fair days – countless fantasies: These are the top 5 topics of the anonymous confessions:
#1: Love, Lust & Exes
Whether it’s an affair, a love triangle or a fantasy of revenge – the topic of exes is and remains a favourite. These confessions show that past relationships are not simply forgotten, but that they often make an astonishing erotic comeback as well.
#2: Public Places
From a quickie in the car to an adventure in the office: many confessions prove that sex in unusual places is much more than a cliché. Apparently, the desire for risk is still just as appealing in 2025.
#3: Fetishes, BDSM & Roleplay
Latex, bondage or voyeurism – the diversity of confessions makes it clear that fetishes are no longer a niche topic but have become part of the mainstream. What’s more, the desire to switch roles or relinquish control seems more relevant than ever.
#4: Group Sex & Polyamorous Love
Threesomes, foursomes or even large groups – a surprising number of fantasies revolve around group sex. These confessions suggest that curiosity about collective experiences is far more widespread than many people assume.
#5: Work, Hierarchy & Submissive Fantasies
Erotic encounters with a boss or a colleague are among the most frequently mentioned fantasies. They show that power and status not only influence careers, but can also provide plenty of erotic fuel too.
Further anonymised evaluations are available upon request if you would like to delve even deeper into the desires of the Germans.
Germany’s desire therefore definitely lies in diversity – but also clearly in contradiction as well
Despite the diversity of confessions, the ORION confession wall also clearly demonstrated how contradictory human desire can be:
Topic of Confessions & Taboos
Many confessions show that intimacy seems to be particularly exciting when it takes place in secret. Lust often arises where social conventions are broken or boundaries are deliberately crossed.
Guilt vs. Sexual Liberation
The close connection between guilt and pleasurable experiences is striking. The confessions make it clear that sexual experiences often waver between moral doubt and a feeling of freedom – a conflict that apparently intensifies pleasure.
Fantasies As A Key Element Of Desire
Not everything that exists in our minds becomes reality. But confessions show that fantasies play a central role: some remain consciously in our imagination, while others are deliberately put into practice. This ambivalence is part of modern sexuality.
Men In Search Of New Role Models
This topic was particularly interesting: more and more men admit to submissive fantasies or experimenting with female roles. This shows a breaking down of traditional gender roles – and a shift in how people think about desire and identity today.
An XXL LED wall as a reflection of society
“The confession wall was clearly more than just a trade fair gimmick – it was an honest seismograph of society,” says NadineRose-Flohr, ORION spokesperson. “We were very pleasantly surprised by how imaginative and diverse sexual desire is in this country. And that’s exactly what makes it so exciting!”
Not only did ORION spark a conversation at the VENUS 2025 with this campaign, but it also brought a piece of intimate diversity into the public eye as well – in an anonymous, respectful and, at the same time, inspiring way. The results not only provide an insight into individual fantasies, but also initiate a broader social discussion about desire, role models and taboos too.
ORION will gladly provide further anonymised evaluations of the confessions upon request. Interviews with ORION experts are possible at any time.
About ORION
ORION Versand GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading companies in the erotic industry. ORION has a worldwide presence because it has e-commerce shops in four countries, an international chain of stores and a globally active wholesale business.