Sexuality in the time of AI

Technology, by definition, has always influenced the perception of sex.

Birth control altered women's autonomy. Dating apps

They revolutionized the way we meet other people, and pornography changed the

Ideas about excitement and novelty. However, artificial intelligence brings something to the table.

different: personalized intimacy in real time without the presence of another person.

AI can now mimic emotional attunement, generate sexual responses, and adapt

Erotic storytelling. They learn your tastes. They don't get tired, they don't get defensive, and

They get distracted. They don't have headaches. They don't need to feel safe. They act like

humans without human intervention.

For some people, this is revolutionary, while for others it may seem

terrifying. From a clinical point of view, I recognize both the positive and

the negative aspects that these new technologies can offer.

Used consciously, technology can foster curiosity, improve

communication and enhancing creativity in bed. However, it also has its downsides

dark.

True intimacy can be complex. It requires negotiation, tolerance for frustration, and

To be vulnerable. Although sex and love between humans can cause conflict,

Paradoxically, it is in these frictions that growth and cohesion develop.

Sheni Martinez

Sexologist

@shenimartinezpr