Age verification: A Decade of Coverage
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Our Featured category delves into the complex intersections of sexuality, technology, and society. We explore thought-provoking topics that go beyond product reviews, offering in-depth analyses of the cultural, ethical, and technological shifts shaping our intimate lives. From examining the potential of sextech in addressing global health crises to investigating the role of technology in LGBTQ+ experiences, our features provide nuanced perspectives on pressing issues. We tackle subjects like the impact of porn on adolescent development, the challenges of maintaining sexual wellness in space, and the influence of social media on body image and sexual expression. Our articles don’t shy away from controversy, addressing topics such as the ethics of sex robots, the potential of psychedelics in sex therapy, and the complexities of digital intimacy in an increasingly connected world. We also explore the historical context of sextech, tracing its evolution and speculating on its future trajectories. Whether we’re discussing the potential of femtech in revolutionizing women’s health or examining the intersection of sextech and disability rights, our Featured content aims to challenge assumptions, spark discussions, and provide a deeper understanding of how technology is reshaping human sexuality.
Image-based abuse: tracking the law, the tech, and the gap between them
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Opinion The sex tech industry could better serve disabled people, and it must
This opinion piece examines how the sex tech industry has historically neglected the sexual needs of disabled people, who represent over a billion people globally with enormous collective spending power. It profiles smaller companies
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Guide The history, design, and innovation behind today’s best nipple clamps
This article traces the history of nipple clamps from their BDSM origins to today's smart, app-controlled innovations, while providing a comprehensive buyer's guide covering types, safety, and product recommendations. It matters because it addresses
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Analysis The evolution of sextech: What drives innovation?
This article explores the diverse motivations driving sextech innovation, including commercial opportunity, scientific research, accessibility needs, situational factors like the pandemic, and speculative fiction. It features perspectives from academics, entrepreneurs, and advocates to map
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Analysis Inclusive innovation: sex tech needs to better serve the visually impaired
This article examines the sexual barriers faced by visually impaired people, including inaccessible condom design, exclusion from sex education, and sensory limitations. It highlights existing innovations in sex tech—from adaptive sex toys to AI-assisted
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Guide Orgasm rehabilitation: Sextech devices for alleviating anorgasmia
This article examines how sex tech devices—including vibrators, pulsators, biofeedback therapy tools, and VR platforms—can serve as effective therapeutic interventions for anorgasmia, a condition affecting a significant percentage of both men and women. It
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Guide Sextech on the autism spectrum: Expert advice on sensory needs for neurodiverse partners
This article explores how autism spectrum disorder affects sexual intimacy through sensory processing differences, drawing on expertise from a physical therapist and a certified sexologist. It covers the challenges autistic individuals and their partners
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Guide Sextech for seniors: Rekindling passion and intimacy in later life
This article explores how sex tech can address the physical and emotional intimacy challenges faced by seniors aged 60 and above, covering specific devices like cock rings, vibrators, and pelvic floor trainers tailored to
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Guide Kink tech 101: How to safely explore your erotic edges with BDSM technology
This guide explores how technology intersects with BDSM and kink practices, covering AI chatbots, app-based communities, remote-controlled toys, electro-stimulation, and fucking machines. It examines both the safety benefits and risks these technologies introduce, including
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Opinion India’s sextech revolution is breaking taboos and empowering intimacy
This article examines India's emerging sextech industry, highlighting how startups are challenging deep-rooted cultural taboos around sexuality through mobile apps, adult products, and sexual health education. It covers the market's projected growth to $2.09
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Analysis Vaginal health tech: Overcoming gynaecological stigma & empowering reproductive autonomy
This article surveys the landscape of vaginal health technology—from smart sex toys and Kegel trainers to menstrual apps and home microbiome testing—while examining why the market lags behind other health tech sectors. It explores
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Analysis Queering adult content: recategorizing porn for the ethically-curious
This article examines how mainstream pornography's categorization systems reflect and reinforce heteronormative, white male-centric norms, and explores how queer, feminist, and ethical porn producers are challenging those systems through performer-driven tagging, site specialization, and
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Analysis Creating an eco-friendly sex tech industry: sustainable values or greenwashing tactics?
This article examines the environmental impact of the sex toy industry and evaluates efforts by brands to adopt sustainable practices, from recycled ocean plastics to modular toy designs and recycling programs. It explores the
