What's the future of virtual sex?

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<p>What does the future hold when it comes to sex toys? Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and robotics are just a few of the many emerging technologies that are likely to become an increasingly big part of the way that we experience pleasure. In this episode, we&#8217;re ... Show More

How is technology shifting how we think about sex? Can our virtual lives shape sex IRL? To explore these questions, Vanessa travels back to the 90s, recalling the week she spent at the very first cam girl house. Then she investigates the origins of chatroom sex and an early incid ... Show More

Now technically phone sex IS virtual sex if you think about it, but this podcast is about virtual sex of the 3D gamer style form. And virtual sex work is also a thing. Just like real life adult services, you are expected to behave like a respectable patron of such. So here's a ru ... Show More

<p>Modern sextech is rapidly changing the way people gratify their sexual and intimate desires. Sex dolls, sex robots, and chatbots are starting to become more accessible and popular. In today’s show, we’re going to discuss who is using these new technologies, their motivations, ... Show More

As robots and artificial intelligence reached new heights, the relationship between humans and machines is getting closer. The sex tech industry is worth $30 billion annually and growing, as sex with synthetic companions is becoming far more widespread. But should it be? What are ... Show More

<p>Casual sex typically isn't about love. But what if it's not even about lust? Sociologist <a href="https://liberalarts.tulane.edu/departments/sociology/people/lisa-wade">Lisa Wade</a> studies "hookup culture," and believes the rules and expectations around sex and relationships ... Show More

<p>We all know casual sex isn't about love. But what if it's not even about lust? Sociologist Lisa Wade believes the pervasive hookup culture on campuses today is different from that faced by previous generations. This week on Hidden Brain, we revisit a favorite episode exploring ... Show More

<p>We all know casual sex isn't about love. But what if it's not even about lust? Sociologist Lisa Wade believes the pervasive hookup culture on campuses today is different from that faced by previous generations. This week on Hidden Brain, we explore what this culture means for ... Show More

What would the world be like if we didn’t have shame about sex? Can you imagine how different your life would be, if you were told that sexual pleasure was healthy? If you were given the memo early on that masturbation was legit self-care, and that sex itself was joyful and good ... Show More