2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025

According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and sexual wellness brand Lovehoney has named the "steamiest" songs they're loving.

From mood-setting to connection, music is playing a bigger role in the bedroom than many Australians might expect. For nearly half, music helps created a more intimate atmosphere, while one in three (34%) say it helps set the pace or rhythm.

One in five (17%) say they use music during sex to cover background noise - with that rising to 33% among 18-24 year-olds, and 23% among 35-44 year-olds. 25% use it to "switch off" or stop overthinking - again rising to 31% for 25-34 year-olds.

Inspired by Australia’s love of music countdowns, Lovehoney invited the nation to vote for the songs they’ve listened to during sex or intimate moments, spanning both 2025 releases and all-time favourites, and the results highlight how music and intimacy intersect.

At the top of the 2025 list, Aussies crowned “Boyfriend” by Melbourne duo 2charm as the "steamiest song" of the year, making it the most-voted bedroom track released last year. The result places a homegrown act as number one, ahead of international artists, giving Australian music coveted bragging rights in the most intimate category of all.

Second was Dolly Destructiva's "1tbsp & cherry cola", followed by 3% and Sarah Wolfe's "Running Through My Head".

The research also revealed that certain songs have serious staying power. Alongside newer releases, Aussies overwhelmingly gravitated towards a handful of timeless tracks when voting in the all-time category proving that when it comes to getting down, classics still hold their appeal.

Unsurprisingly, The Weeknd's "Earned It" - made for Fifty Shades of Grey - topped the all-time list, followed by Boyz II Men's "I'll Make Love to You". The Weeknd again appeared in third, with "Often".

Interestingly, 18% of Australians reported a song has, at some point, completely ruined the mood, with pop (23%) and hip hop (22%) being the most frequent mood killers.

Lovehoney’s Sex and Relationship Expert, Christine Rafe, said the findings show Australians are becoming more intentional about how music shapes intimacy.

"Music can have a real impact on how connected and confident people feel during sex. Rhythm and tempo can help couples sync into the same moment, while familiar or emotionally charged songs can trigger positive memories and release feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin making the experience more relaxed and enjoyable," Rafe explained.

“When music has that much impact, it makes sense that people are so aware of what works for them. Australians are quick to notice when a song enhances the moment, and just as quick to clock when a playlist choice pulls them out of it.”

Aussies can explore the full top 100 list and the official Lovehoney Steamiest 100 playlist, featuring the most-voted tracks from the countdown on the Lovehoney website.