Image-based abuse: tracking the law, the tech, and the gap between them
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This article explores the growing practice of tracking one's sex life using apps, biofeedback devices, and physical diaries, outlining the benefits for libido awareness, relationship communication, and sexual self-improvement. It examines how hormonal cycles,
This article explores how sex tech can support survivors of sexual trauma in reclaiming their sexuality and bodies, drawing on personal experience and expert insight. It examines how products like gender-neutral sex toys and
This article examines whether smart Bluetooth biofeedback kegel devices and apps outperform traditional Ben Wa balls for pelvic floor training. Drawing on expert opinions from healthcare professionals, it evaluates different categories of pelvic health
SyncMo is a new software platform that uses real-time video motion detection to sync interactive sex toys with any online video content, eliminating the need for pre-scripted scenes. The platform is toy-agnostic, supporting over
An interview with Anna Lee, co-founder of Lioness, exploring how her engineering background and South Korean heritage shaped her approach to building a biofeedback vibrator that collects orgasm data. The article covers her views
An interview with disability activist and Bump'n co-founder Andrew Gurza, discussing the launch of the Bump'n Joystick — a sex toy designed for people with limited hand mobility — alongside broader conversations about disability,
This article profiles NSFW (New York Society for Wellness), an exclusive New York sex club that pivoted to online events during COVID-19, doubling its membership and inspiring a global expansion strategy built on cryptocurrency
SEXTECHGUIDE presents a curated list of 40 notable sextech industry figures worth following on social media, spanning categories from sex toy founders and ethical porn advocates to sex robot researchers and industry educators. The
This article traces the origins of suction sex toys from Womanizer's 2014 launch through the current rose-toy TikTok trend, explaining the underlying air pressure technology and comparing different product types on the market. It
An interview with Step Tranovich, founder of Cute Little Fuckers, a San Francisco-based sex toy company that creates Pokémon-inspired, character-driven pleasure products designed with gender inclusivity at their core. The article explores the brand's
This article traces the history of celebrity sex tapes from 1994 to 2019, examining how technology, legal frameworks, and public attitudes have evolved around non-consensual and consensual intimate footage. It highlights the persistent gender
This article traces the history, cultural impact, and technical mechanics of the wand vibrator, from its origins as a Hitachi therapeutic massager in the 1960s to its status as one of the most iconic