Robot brothels, thinner condoms, and virtual reality.

The fear that robots are going to take over the world and render humans unnecessary is literary ground that has been relentlessly trodden.

With every new invention has come the alarm that humans will be insufficient in the future. We fear that robots will outsmart us and we could be left to suffer the dreadful outcomes of the very things we created.

Overall, though, artificial intelligence that is beneficial and friendly has been easy to create and easy to control. And yet, in some industries, the concern has proven legitimate—so-called “blue-collar” jobs have been taken by AI and displaced otherwise gainfully-employed workers.

Typically, AI-based automation can improve productivity and precision, leaving more creative or personal roles unscathed by advancing technology.

What does this mean for sex workers and the sex work industry as a whole? Let’s take a look at what technology has meant for sex so far, and where the sex tech industry seems to be headed.

Automation impacts specific industries

Those who experience the brunt of the technology-driven shifts in employment are often factory line, medical, transportation, legal, and retail employees.

But other industries are not safe, too. In fact, fast-food could conceivably be cooked and served by robots, and greeters, customer service, and other services could be similarly at risk.

Sex work, like sex in general, takes a bit of creativity and improvisation to be worthwhile. Sex technology has begun to create its own niche in the sex work industry, with really interesting results.

Sex doll brothels

Sex doll brothels already exist and serve an important—but specific—function. And so far, they haven’t necessarily dented the demand for human brothels. Sex dolls are more realistic than ever and easily paired with apps that use virtual reality.

They will soon be able to imitate any celebrity you’ve fantasized about and any circumstance you’ve fantasized about, all from the comfort of your own home.

These apps can link up with sex toys that create surprisingly real sensations, and it can feel like you’re actually having sex. There is one drawback, though: you’ll know you’re not.

No matter how realistic sex dolls become with the help of virtual reality, there is a stark difference between real and realistic.

Remember the scene in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, where Willy Wonka introduces Violet to “the most amazing, fabulous, sensational gum in the whole world”?

The gum tastes like a full three-course meal, much to Violet’s surprise and delight. She can taste and feel the texture and deliciousness of tomato soup, roast beef, baked potato, and blueberry pie with cream.

The realism of the food is incredible, and it’s the best food she’s ever tasted. But it is not truly food. So, though many people would want to try the gum—just like many would be interested in frequenting a sex doll brothel—very few would confuse it with a meal.

While interesting, this portion of the sex industry remains a novelty rather than a widespread substitute for intimacy.

It all depends on why someone is seeking out a sex worker, whether in the form of a human or sex doll. If someone wants a quick, powerful orgasm, and to sightsee the realism of the latest sex technology, a sex doll brothel can give them exactly what they need.

However, if someone wants to have sex with a human and requires human connection and communication, there’s just no way to replicate that with a robot, toy, or doll. Not yet, anyway.

Even those who play online sex simulation games often form real-life friendships and relationships with the people they’ve met in that community because virtual sex simply does not fill the need for human connection.

Those needs are separate. But those virtual worlds offer a safe forum to explore taboo sexual fantasies and can help people who are too shy or too nervous to try them out in real life.

Sexual outlets like this are a colossal help for people who have trouble meeting people in real life, too, which is something sex technology has in common with human sex workers.

They both remove the stress from meeting someone, dating them, and having sex with them. Individuals can use a form of trial and error, sexually, without facing harsh judgment or disappointing someone who is intricately involved in their daily life.

For people who face job stressors, health troubles, social anxiety, or any number of other difficulties that can make everyday life challenging, the opportunity to have contact with someone without judgment can be a real, literal lifesaver.

Technology could impact sex work positively

Technology is adaptable and can learn at impressive speeds—but so can humans. So, while technology does accelerate the extinction of some tasks, humans adjust, too.

Humans are still needed—just for different functions. When modernization takes away simple jobs, more complicated jobs are still available. And when the complex jobs are taken by technology, creative jobs will always remain.

This is true in the sex industry, too. While technology, sex dolls, and virtual reality sex could eventually create stiff competition for human sex workers, these concepts could make sex work easier and safer for all involved.

Technology will not only advance these sex substitutions. It will also aid the improvement of other sexual necessities: thinner, more effective condoms and dental dams, better treatment for STIs, birth control for all genders with fewer side effects, and more. All of these will help not only the sex work industry but also anyone who has sex.

Sex doll brothels have already done some good in the form of raising awareness of the services that sex work provides. These services, which remain despite illegality in many places across the globe, are necessary, and they help real people.

Sexual pleasure is something everyone deserves to experience sometimes, and so is a genuine human connection. Without these, the world can often feel like an isolating place—in part due to technology.

And a break from that isolation, a human touch, a listening ear, and an understanding hug from someone who has experienced something similar—these are the services that sex work offers that sex technology has failed to replicate identically.

So, while technologically advanced dolls could pose a threat to sex workers in specific situations, the best and most likely outcome is that they will work together to provide more accessible, intense experiences.

And hopefully, the technology industry will raise questions about the illegality of sex work and increase the public awareness of why decriminalization is essential.

Image sources: Alice Little, Gerd Altmann, University of Wollongong

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Cutting-edge products that offer mind-boggling erotic possibilities.

Technology advances at a breakneck speed in general, but this is particularly true for sex tech.

Finding exactly what you want is now easier than ever, as evinced by innovative gadgets that can cater to your every need. The industry of sexual pleasure is high-tech, decidedly customizable, and in huge demand.

The sex toys below prove we are living in the future.

Hot Octopuss Pulse 3

The world’s first guybrator is here, and it’s loaded with features that can encourage men to give sex toys a try.

The Pulse III by Hot Octopuss has award-winning rumble technology, is super cutting edge, and can be used alone or with a partner. It comes with a handy carrying case, is rechargeable, and its PulsePlate technology means you can have a hands-free orgasm whether you begin flaccid or erect!

Hands-free technology is especially helpful for people with disabilities. The option to start without an erection also means folks with erectile dysfunction can also benefit from this magical apparatus.

This handy helper comes with a remote for easy access during intercourse, and is waterproof for the times when you want to have some splashy fun in the shower or tub. It also offers multiple settings and intensities so you can tailor the sensation to your preferences. The oscillation setting ensures pleasure for the penis, and the vibration means fun for the clitoris.

Plus, it’s made of body-safe silicone and ABS plastic, which means it’s flexible, soft to the touch, and works for most differently-sized penises. Body-safe materials are so important, and the sex toy industry in America is still unregulated in this regard.

Choosing a body-safe option means you can trust that your toy is safe for your body, safe for your partners, and excellent to use during foreplay.

Sex dolls and AI companions

Sex dolls have been around for forever, but technology upgrades have turned them into some really lifelike companions. Sex dolls provide more than just access to a quick orgasm; they can function as companions for those who would rather have an orgasm alongside something more human than machine.

Companies like Abyss Creations are even incorporating AI technology with sex dolls, which means more amazing, cutting-edge gadgets are in our future.

Other sex doll sellers, such as the Silicone Sex Doll Shop, also offer dolls that are life-size, natural, and customizable. You choose the height, breast size, hair color, gender, ethnicity, and outfit on these hyper-realistic dolls. The dolls come in either silicone or TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), and the prices vary depending on style and material.

What’s cool about these dolls is that they are poseable right down to their fingers, the joints are hinged, and they are about as lifelike as you can get.

Sometimes people who own sex dolls are stigmatized, but these dolls are beneficial for people with social anxiety or who experience other obstacles to sex and relationships with real people.

Sex dolls are great solutions to these barriers to intimacy, and they also keep men from suffering from death grip syndrome during masturbation. You can explore fetishes and fantasies that you may otherwise be too ashamed to act out with a person, while still meeting your sexual needs.

Onyx 2 by Kiiroo

The Onyx 2 by Kiiroo uses advanced technology to create unique sensations for people with penises and can reach up to 140 strokes per minute. Ten contracting rings work together to create a stroke-like feeling, and this sensation reacts to data received through teledildonics.

Teledildonics allow advanced forms of connection between partners— especially long-distance partners. And what are teledildonics, exactly?

Teledildonics refers to the technology that enables tactile sensations to be passed virtually from partner to partner, no matter the distance.

The teledildonics used by the Onyx 2 can respond to another Onyx 2 or the Pearl by Kiiroo, a powerful, rumbly vibrator with five rings that correspond to the rings on the Onyx 2. Plus, if you don’t have a partner, the Onyx 2 can also interact with adult content online or via virtual reality to create a feeling of really experiencing sex.

This kind of technology increases the sexual connection you can have with your partner in specific, surprising, and exciting ways. This interactive male sex sleeve is truly ahead of its time. As a bonus, the Onyx 2 is USB rechargeable, body-safe, and has a discreet design.

What’s Next?

These toys show that, more and more, the sex toy industry is catering to men who invest in bespoke, modern technology that allows them to tailor their experiences. As a culture, we’re leaving behind the one-size-fits-all and moving toward technology that reflects our individuality.

This revolutionary technology can create a connection or a sense of connection, help those with disabilities experience pleasure like never before, and give everyone the chance to reach greater heights of pleasure.

The more our society values pleasure, reduces stigma, improves sex education, and limits barriers to sexual satisfaction, the more our civilization’s sexual ideologies will be able to keep up with the bright future of sexual technology.

Image sources: Hot Octopuss, RealDollX, Kiiroo

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