Sex technology

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Sex technology, also known as sex-tech or sextech, are technologies that are designed to simulate or assist in the human sexual experience. The term was first propagated online by Cindy Gallop, associated with the beginning of the Information Age on the offset of the 2010s, and its sometimes used interchangeably with the term "teledildonics". Sex technology comprehends the usage of remote controlled or autonomous sex toys, sexual health platforms or apps, virtual reality pornography and sex robots.

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Other notable individuals who have pushed the development and/or devulgation of sex technology include:

Andrea Barrica estimated the market at $30 billion in 2018, with $800 million coming from Amazon sales. [12]

Impact

Advantages

  1. Possibility of sexual enlightenment [13]
  2. Stronger relationships [14]
  3. Suitable for both men and women of all types [15]
  4. Cure for loneliness [16]

Criticism

  1. Risk of addiction [17]
  2. Cyber-risk [18]
  3. Unnecessary or unlawful collection and use of sensitive personal data [19]
  4. Potential for harm and inequality caused by sex robots [20]

See also

References

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  7. ↑ Geddes, Linda (2023-06-09). "'Between pleasure and health': how sex-tech firms are reinventing the vibrator". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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  11. ↑ Cole, Bryony (2026-01-14). "Future of Sex". Future of Sex. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  12. ↑ Barrica, Andrea (1 November 2018). "How Women Made Sextech The Next Great Frontier for Growth". Forbes.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2018.
  13. ↑ Krotoski, Aleks (5 February 2011). "What effect has the internet had on our sex lives?". The Guardian.
  14. ↑ "How tech is taking over your orgasm".
  15. ↑ Sollee, Kristen (28 December 2015). "7 Awesome Sex Tech Innovations From 2015".
  16. ↑ Gurley, George (16 April 2015). "Is This the Dawn of the Sexbots? (NSFW)". Vanity Fair. No. May.
  17. ↑ Palet, Laura Secorun. "The Future of Sex Tech Looks Awesome/Terrifying".
  18. ↑ "How to hack a sex toy: tech firms warn public on growing cyber-risks". Reuters. 15 March 2017.
  19. ↑ "Sextech: Sticky Legal Issues?". 20 February 2017.
  20. ↑ "About". 12 September 2015.

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