In previous articles, I provided an overview of what technosexuality is and popular technosexual applications. Software applications most often only act as the operational parts of tech sex devices, but often are not the part that brings about pleasure to the user. Hardware is the part of these devices that will help users’ reach orgasm. There is a range of sex tech hardware for singles to choose from 3D printed sleeves to an artificially intelligent vibrator. Sex technology is getting smarter and evolving fast and singles should progress too. Singles can use sex tech hardware to reach ecstasy and there are a number of toys to choose from, depending upon your personal preference.
3D printers are becoming popular in a number industries, but the sex tech industry has created one for men. Tenga Global’s Tenga 3D Series is a masturbation tube that comes in a number of different designs. These different design are not only aesthetic since after the sleeve is flipped inside out the design will stimulate the penis with a different sensation than the plain side. From a health view, the sleeves are made from an antibacterial plastic along with a drying and storage stand to keep the Tenga 3D series hygienic. Time to upgrade men.
For women, there is Eva by Dame Products. The company was started by two women who wanted to help women achieve the elusive female orgasm. Eva provides clitoral stimulation in an easy to use hands-free format that features flexible wings that are made to go under a woman’s labia. The mission of Dame Products is to “design well-engineered sex toys, to heighten intimacy, and to openly empower the sexual experiences of womankind.” Eva is a smart sex toy just like the two women that created it to make the world a happier place one vagina at time.
A smart vibrator option for women is the Siime Eye by Svakom. The sex tech toy gets its name because it features an internal wireless camera so you can film yourself for your partner and because it recognizes the subtle changes in your body’s private pleasure areas. However, it should be noted that since anything that is wireless or has software is able to be hacked, the company released a statement telling customers to make sure that they change the standard password to a strong password to secure their privacy. If you decide to purchase a smart sex tech toy, please protect your privacy and be an adult when it comes to cybersecurity with your toys.
Interested in a truly artificial piece of sex tech, then you may want to look at HUM that will be the first artificially intelligent vibrator. IndieGogo successfully reached its goal to work on bringing this intelligent vibrator to market with its crowdfunding goal of $50,000. The company’s artificially intelligent vibrator will be able to change its behavior based upon the movements of the user and the vibrator’s pressure will adjust according to the amount of pressure that the user places on HUM.
Sex tech is here to stay. Some singles will choose not to use it while others will use sex hardware to provide a sexual escape when someone is unable to get any. Sex tech is becoming smarter as artificial intelligence is added to what are now traditional sex toys. Those who are single and unmarried can use sex tech to get wet or hard by using hardware without having to worry about having a partner. Who knows, the hardware may actually be better than the real thing.
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
3 Pros and Cons for Single to Consider Before Buying Sex Tech
With the rise of technology and ease of use to attain resources online, the interaction between people is becoming less and less. People are more connected, but also more alone. The need to go to the store can be replaced by a simple order online, and the need for socializing can be filled by social media and chat rooms.
Technology does make our lives easier in the 21st Century, and that is why sex is becoming more technological – especially for the single men and women. There are more sex toys on the market today than there were previously, as new sex technology is on the rise for men and women have sex with artificially intelligent robots. As odd as it may seem, an antisocial person who works from home, orders food and supplies online, and has no wife or husband will find their sexual needs met by the upcoming artificially intelligent robots.
Sex robots are still in early development but RealDoll and Android Love Dolls are leading this new industry. These different sex robots are fully customizable according to the preferences of the customer. The ability to customize a sex robot offers convenience for people who may not want a relationship, but want to have sex. Technology makes everything more convenient, so why not also tap into sexual convenience?
Here are the benefits you need to consider:
- Sex robots omit the risk of any sexually transmitted diseases. According to the New York State Department of Health, every 1 in 4 Americans have an STD of an estimated 110 million people. Though, use of protection with latex condoms works to prevent HIV and other STDs (like chlamydia and gonorrhea), there is not a one hundred percent guaranteed of safe sex.
- Sex robots fill the sexual needs of a person, which is one of the basic human needs. According to Psychology Today, isolation and insecurity are increasingly common.Depression affects 1 in 10 adults in the USA, and being lonely can cause significant health and psychological problems for many of us. Having sex releases happy hormones and relieves stress, which can lead to a happier person overall. Sex is good, and when you are isolated, having a sex robot can make things a lot easier.
- Sex robots are good for socially awkward people. If you haven’t got ‘game,’ getting sex can be difficult. When you have a sex robot on call in your home, you don’t have to worry about hunting for a partner or dealing with relationship issues. Sex technology makes for great convenience anytime in your home. For more information on socially awkward people looking for intimacy, check out this feed on Reddit.
Here are the cons:
- With technology making sex easy and convenient, people are losing more social skills that are essential to human connection. There is a huge need for human intimacy, and when we don’t have a strong connection with someone who can meet our needs, we feel distressed, and almost inhuman. People need intimacy and deep meaningful relationships, it is one of the most essential needs along with food, water, and shelter.
- Sex always sells, and when you have technology that makes it easy to attain, the available supply will encourage solo sex with technology.
- When you aren’t out there looking for a partner, you may miss out on a great relationship.
There is no doubt that sex technology is disrupting the market. According to an article in Forbes, How The ‘Niche’ Sex Toy Market Grew Into An Unstoppable $15B Industry, the sex toy market proves to be profitable. The best way to solve your sexual needs and intimacy needs would likely involve sharing your sex technology with another person whom you trust. One thing is for certain as Sir Richard Mottram once famously said,
“We’re all fucked.”
Sex tech still is a new industry that offers great potential for singles and others to meet a basic human need. There are positives and negatives to sex tech, just like with everything in life. Will these sex robots prove useful and beneficial to the human race or will they turn into mankind’s worst science fiction nightmare made real?
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
9 Sex Technologies Singles Should Consider
In our series on technosexuality, we thought you might enjoy reading about the types of sex tech available for you and your single nights from software to artificial intelligence sex dolls. Don’t get me wrong, sex with a partner is a lot of fun – but when you are on the go and stressed out with no time for a significant other or a hook up, you might want to invest in some sex tech to lower your stress and make your life a more enjoyable. There are many different types of sex tech available for both men and women. If you are too afraid to ask someone, fear not because at Secure Single there is no topic we aren’t afraid to blog about.
Here are the top sex tech toys currently booming in the industry.
1. Lush
This item is so tech savvy that it is even compatible with iPhones and Apple Watches, the inventor calls this communication ‘teledildonics’. The interesting part about this toy is that it can also be controlled by a partner through the app. You can expect a fun afternoon delight if you’re using it for a long distance relationship with your partner...
2. VR Porn
Yes, this is totally a thing now. First VR, and now VR porn. This new tech makes a porn scene viewable from the first person perspective. You look like you are the guy sitting in the chai while a porn scene goes on right in front of you through VR. Have a favorite porn star? There may be a VR video of them now.
3. Eva Dame
This sex tech toy was invented by two women who wanted a wearable item for women to use as they please – the item is also hands-free. This was a response to the male-oriented vibrator rings. This tech was even a sensation on IndieGogo.
4. First ‘gender-neutral’ toy: PicoBong Transformer
This item can be creative in a lot of ways. There may be a manual that goes with this, as there are so many uses for both male and female. It adds a dimension to spice up the bedroom. It is essentially a double-ended vibrator. For more info check out the description for details.
5. The Remote Control Lelo Tiani
The Lelo Tiani is not only remotely controllable but also ultra-responsive to motion. You can tilt and motion the controller to change the vibrator’s frequency. This tech is pretty fancy.
6. The Pulse Hot Octopuss ‘Guybrator’
The Pulse Hot Octopuss delivers high-amplitude waves to stimulate the male anatomy. The wings on the sides are adjustable to make it more fitting for each individual’s measurements. It also expands when the guy has more blood flowing due to stimuli.
7. kGoal: Smart Kegeling
Kegeling is probably one of the most overlooked exercises. One should practice for good sex. This tech invention was named the world’s first smart Kegel trainer and comes with an app. It is a personal trainer for Kegel muscles and tracks pelvic floor exercises.
8. Limon: Smart Squeeze
Limon is a vibrator that, when squeezed, adjusts its’ vibrations based on how hard it’s squeezed.
8. Hello Touch
This device is dynamite in a small package. The design has two compact vibration pads that are encased in silicone. To control the device, there is a toggle on the wristband included in the package.
Now you have the scoop on the latest and greatest in the sex tech industry. For more information, check out the Sex Tech Annual Conference in San Francisco. Spice up your bedroom life at night. There are a lot of new items for both men and women. There is no reason not to be curious. Take the leap, and try one out. Best of luck Secure Singles!
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
5 Reasons Why Sex Tech Is Convenient: Why You Should Partake
It is no surprise that technology advancement is exponential. It’s even taking a spike in the sex industry. From some of our previous blogs, you may have read about the stigma some people get who are technosexuals. In the second part of the series, software applications sex technology was discussed and included a list of popular apps. One thing is for certain, technology makes most processes easier, and simplifies our lives.
In our current era, people are busier than ever attending school, working to buy a home, or building a business. Pair that with the statistics of the divorced and the single by choice population, and you’ve got one extremely busy and sexually lonely society. Unless you’re having a lot of sex with other singles (: That can be inconsistent and sometimes unstable. You want to protect your sexual health and be good to your body. So where can you find consistent sex, safe sex, and convenient sex?
Sexual technology can ease the pain. The best part about technosexuality is that it’s your secret. You can be as private or public about it. Start a technosexual public movement, or have a nice night in with some popcorn and rechargeable batteries. Having sex technology at your home or in your back pocket makes sex convenient. Have sex when you want and where you want. You can definitely bring more meaning to ‘Love Making Machine’, simply because that is just what these machines are intended to do.
If you’re currently not having any sex at all, whether you don’t have a current partner or feel like masturbation is wrong, then you should check out these health benefits you could have while traveling with a vibrator or sleeve:
1. Sex Reduces Stress.
If you’re stressed out from overworking yourself and hitting the books hard in university, then you should take a moment to have sex – with yourself. If you’ve got no time for a partner, then you should invest in some technosexuality.
2. Your Immune System Gets A Boost From Sex.
A study conducted by researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that people who have sex at a minimum of two times a week had higher levels of antibodies in comparison to the control group who had sex at all. When you have sex, immune defense antibodies, like immunoglobulin A, are released.
3. Sex Lowers Blood Pressure & Is Good For Your Heart.
When you have a moment to run into the bathroom, take out your sex tech. The University of Paisley conducted a study that found sex to reduce the diastolic blood pressure. This can make your heart healthier if you generally have high blood pressure and your heart is overworked. Take the pressure off and turn on the buzz.
4. Sex Helps You Sleep Better.
The act of having sex increases your heart rate, it’s just like exercise, except more pleasurable. After ‘the act’, you feel relaxed. West Hollywood Psychiatrist Sheenie Ambardar, MD noted that after an orgasm, hormones called prolactin are released into your bloodstream, which is responsible for the feelings of relaxation and sleepiness after sex.
5. Sex Makes You Look Younger.
Apparently, having sex multiple times a week can make you appear younger than you really are. David Weeks, a Scottish clinical neuropsychologist at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, wrote in his book Secrets of the Superyoung, that the “super young” people who, on average, appear ten or more years younger than their actual age look youthful because they share a host of similar characteristics, including keen minds, better sex lives, and more energy.
There you have it. It’s alright to have good clean fun. Just because you are really busy with school, work, social lives does not mean you have to skip out on sex. And just like traditional sex, technosexuality gets better with time because the advancements in technology are consistently increasing exponentially. You can get the next sex tech that is ‘Harder, Better Faster, and Stronger.’
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
In the first article; I defined technosexual and technosexuality as well as some of the basic types of sex technology. Those who identify as technosexual or those who like to use sex tech, who fall under technosexuality, face many of the same stigmas that singles do by society. Technology, particularly technosexuality, has increased the opportunities for singles to have sexual experiences by finding people online and with mobile applications. Computer and smartphones software applications have made it easier to connect with people to find whatever type of experience that a single may be looking for by simply using an application.
There are many different software applications on the mobile marketplace that targets those who are interested in using the technology to find sex. The most well-known is Tinder. It has been found that most of the people who use Tinder are actually in a relationship of some type, but that does not mean that eliminates singles from using the app. There are more apps than just Tinder that singles should consider using to find a steamy connection or to learn some sex tips. Singles that are looking for a casual fling, Down is the app for that (formerly called Bang With Friends). For singles who are looking to impress their next connection, there is Cosmopolitan’s Sex Position of the Day. For those singles who want to create a list of sex positions that they want to try, gamify their sex life, and learn some Kama Sutra there is Love Sparks. For those singles that want to keep track of their sexual conquests in case you catch an illness or get pregnant from one of your exciting nights as well as the type of sex that you had all on a discreet icon, Sexulator is the app for you. Finally, for singles that have limited time Pure is an app that lets you find a match and rendezvous for a one hour for some no-strings attached fun and the best part, the app will delete any messages or pictures that the correspondence send to each other once the one hour is up. These are only a few of the number of software applications that are available now for those singles who want to have some adult fun and find someone to join you.
Singles who are looking for a physical connection and want to make use of what technosexuality has to offer individuals today, be sure to check out some of these apps. The single life offers singles autonomy and flexibility to live their life how they choose and these software applications can be part of the 21st Century’s single’s lifestyle. Some singles may choose not to embrace these apps and technosexuality, which is perfectly fine. The growth of technology and the prevalence of smartphones mobile applications have brought technosexuality to the forefront of society and this makes it easier for singles to find the type of experience that they are looking for by simply downloading an app.
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
As someone who is studying cybersecurity and who enjoys technology, I have noticed the rise of technosexuality from software apps to the evolution of more realistic looking sex dolls with artificial intelligence. While each of these offer interesting topics as they relate to developing technology, the connection between technosexuality is of interest in a society that is increasingly becoming more single. There are some concerns that relationship professionals have presented about these increasingly human looking robots, but these same professionals also recognize some of the positive aspects that these dolls can give to people who are lonely and socially isolated. Technosexuality provides singles with an option to have an artificially intelligent robot that they can interact with on multiple levels. Sex tech is on the rise and this is an introduction for singles about sex tech.
The Technosexual Era And The Rise Of Technosexuality: An Introduction
Who is a technosexual and what is technosexuality? A technosexual is usually defined as someone who loves technology over an actual romantic human relationship. The term technosexual is often used to insult someone who enjoys technology, but does not have a romantic partner. Technosexuality, or robosexuality, combines “techno” and “sexuality” denoting a sexual attraction to technology. People who are technosexual are commonly stereotyped are being unattractive, socially unintelligent, and lonely men by society. This stereotype demeans an individual because they really enjoy technology and like to talk about on a level that society believes is only reserved for talking about love, romance, and sex. The stigma attached to technosexuals is similar to those that society places on singles. Both technosexuals and singles do not fit a culture where one must be in a romantic relationship or married to be fully accepted by society in order to fit in.
However, sex technology comes in many different types that can used by both men and women. This breaks down the stereotype that society has constructed that single lonely men are the main users of sex technology. There are many more specialized sex technology devices that are aimed at women. These different devices come in a range of technology from hardware, software, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence to meet the preferences of the user.
The many types of technology components from hardware to hardware to artificial intelligence allows the user to customize the type of experience that they want with their sex tech. The software variety are often apps that help the user to find a friend or a sexual partner such as Tinder, Android After Dark, or MiKandi to only name a few popular mobile applications. In terms of hardware, these are amped up smart version of vibrators and dildos. These virtual reality devices typically combine hardware with software to create a virtual reality experience for the user of their choice. Finally, there is artificial intelligence, that is a machine that is able to learn the preferences of the user or have setting that have realistic reactions to a sexual encounter. The two main examples of the artificial intelligence — which combines hardware, software, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence – are VR Tenga and RealDoll.
Technosexuality presents a range of concerns as well as positive attributes to the human sexual experience according to some relationship experts. The concerns tend to enter the dystopian science fiction realm that humans will become attracted to these robots and humanity will end. However, these relationship experts also recognize that sex tech can make sex more interesting between couples or allow individuals who are single, and maybe lonely, to have an artificially intelligent robot that they can talk to or have a range of relations with to form a human-robot connection. This human-robot relationship has opened up interesting questions that will be explored in the context of singles in this series on technosexulity by Secure Single.