Sex technology
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.
Other notable individuals who have pushed the development and/or devulgation of sex technology include:
- Polly Rodriguez
- Alexandra Fine and Janet Lieberman
- Andrea Barrica
- Anna Lee
- Kate Moyle
- Raven V. Faber
- Dr. Soumyadip Rakshit and Stephanie Alys
- Dr. Kate Devlin
- Maxine Lynn
- Alix Fox
- Nichi Hodgson
- Rebecca Newman
- Gigi Engle
- Bryony Cole
- Suzannah Weiss
- Joseph Seon Kim
- Hallie Lieberman
Impact
Advantages
- Possibility of sexual enlightenment
- Stronger relationships
- Suitable for both men and women of all types
- Cure for loneliness
Criticism
- Risk of addiction
- Cyber-risk
- Unnecessary or unlawful collection and use of sensitive personal data
- Potential for harm and inequality caused by sex robots