They're often regarded as a taboo subject. But a new report is finally lifting the lid on sexual fetishes – and what they might look in the future. Sexual wellness brand, LELO, has worked with futurologist, Tom Cheesewright, to predict the future of love, sex, and relationships. As virtual reality becomes more widespread, Mr Cheesewright suggests that our fetishes will veer away from the more traditional options of nurses and firemen. Instead, Britons will be fantasising about'realistic elves and aliens', he claims.

Over the next decade, homes will become greener and smarter, with wardrobes folding clothes, toilets checking waste, and a space for video calls, a futurologist has claimed. Tom Cheesewright claims that trends were already pointing towards a more remote, flexible and sustainable life, but the pandemic and lockdown are making it happen faster. Research funded by Hive found that 88 per cent of people wanted to live in a more sustainable future but 41 per cent didn't know how to go about making it happen. There is also a push towards smart homes, with smart assistants, video doorbells and smart lights becoming more popular as people spent time indoors over lockdown. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Mr Cheesewright said: 'The pressure of the pandemic brought that forward,' adding that homes are going to change to reflect these trends over the next decade. These changes will include a rise in'smart technology', including things like smart wardrobes that can iron and fold your clothes, or a medical toilet that can analyse your waste for signs of cancer or other health problems and report back to doctors, according to the futurologist.

Futurist Tom Cheesewright has set out his vision for non-executive boards, saying not every member will be human. Speaking at the launch event for In Touch Networks, formally Directors Online Network, Cheesewright said there will be an element of A.I in years to come. The founder of applied futurism practice, "Book of the Future" addressed a gathering of 30 attendees at the company's new Peninsula building offices. Delving into what the future holds for company boards he said: "Successful organisations are like athletes. They need to see what is coming, be really fit and have the right reflexes to respond."