Future of pleasure: how tech advances revolutionise sex toys
Technological advancements are reshaping nearly every aspect of our lives, and the realm of sex toys is no exception. From smart devices to artificial intelligence, the future of sex toys is poised to be more personalised, interactive, and immersive than ever before. These advancements are set to transform the sex industry, moving to a more accessible, online sexual culture and also potentially changing the dynamic of partnered relationships forever.
Here are just a few of the ways that we can enhance our sexual experience using the latest technology:
Sex toy smart technology and connectivity
Sex toys are now growing in popularity due to their integration with the devices that we have alongside us all day, every day – our smart phones. App integration allows users to customise their sexual experience with precision using features that save certain movements, recognise vibration patterns and allow partners to connect remotely to pleasure you from afar.
These amazing changes bring mutual masturbation to a whole new level, where you can enjoy a shared sexual experience at a distance, bridging the gap on long-distance relationships. These app-controlled sex toys are also a fun addition to public sex play, where vibrators and bullets can be concealed in underwear and controlled discreetly via an app whilst out in public.
The OhMiBod Esca2 is a wearable, internal massager and vibrator for women with a G-spot centric, bulbous design that can be worn hands-free. Control it via Bluetooth and let your partner run the show from across the room, or hook it up to the app and enjoy a long-distance, virtual love session that will get you feeling re-connected. This premium sex-tech pleasure toy features LED lights which sync to the vibrations, offering visual feedback for your partner.
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Some app-controlled toys can even be synced to music, videos or VR content to work to a specific rhythm, so you can tailor your sexual stimulation to your favourite song.
The Lightshow is a WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled vibrator with pulsating LED lights for a visual experience during pleasure play. The vibrations connect to the lights which flash in time with the different stimulation patterns and intensities. Whether you are in control or you give the remote to your partner, the remote works up to an 8-metre range, giving you plenty of options for play.
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Sex industry developments using AI and machine learning
AI and machine learning are also about to bring a whole new level of personalisation to sex toys. These technologies can learn from user preferences and adapt their functions to the user’s personal sensation preferences.
The ability for sex toys to remember the user and adapt their settings to guarantee satisfaction ensures desires are always met. It’s like having a partner that knows exactly what gets you off every time and is a pro at hitting all of your pleasure zones.
Experience the remarkable Autoblow AI Ultra, the world’s best-selling blowjob machine. This male vibrator is designed to captivate you with its comprehensive shaft-gripping stroker, and elevate your satisfaction with its cutting-edge video synchronization technology. Effortless to operate, the masturbator boasts a user-friendly interface featuring only four prominent buttons, ensuring immediate enjoyment upon unboxing.
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Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) sex toys
Virtual reality and augmented reality are also transforming the landscape of sexual pleasure, creating an immersive and interactive environment to allow users to explore and enhance their experience with real stimulation cues and auditory stimuli.
These digital elements are becoming more intelligent every day, allowing users to see and interact with virtual partners or scenarios for fantasy fulfilment, bridging the gap between imagination and reality. This development may enhance solo play experiences, with the ability to simulate foreplay and penetration without a partner being present.
Kiiroo’s combo with the Victoria June FeelStar mouth stroker and the interactive PowerBlow suction cap device let your wildest fantasies become a reality. This blowjob stroker is an exquisite replica of Victoria’s mouth and lips, bringing you closer than ever to the sensation of a passionate encounter. The innovative masturbator doesn’t just mimic her looks; it’s designed to sync with the movements of the pornstar herself, providing an immersive experience that ensures every touch feels just like the real deal.
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£164.99
The beginnings of haptic technology for enhanced sexual stimulation
Haptic technology simulates the sense of touch through vibrations and motions and is intended to revolutionise the tactile experience of sex toys. Advanced haptic feedback can replicate the sensation of human touch more realistically, providing users with a more authentic and satisfying experience.
Innovations in this area include devices that can mimic the pressure and movement of a partner’s touch, enhancing solo play or long-distance interactions.
The ultimate in couples’ sex toys, Titan and Cliona are a match made for mutual, long-distance pleasure. Both handheld and featuring touch-sensitive technology, Titan is a stroker and Cliona is a clitoral stimulator – modern pleasure toys that will drive you both wild.
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Electro-stim devices and air suction control to replicate human touch
E-stim devices are the beginnings of more readily available haptic technology as they stimulate the nerve endings in certain areas of the body, making them more sensitive to touch, or replicating pleasure-pain experiences with a higher voltage. The electro-stimulation heightens sensitivity to touch and can enhance sexual experience.
For an altogether unique set of pleasure possibilities, Daring Danny is the e-stim vibrator for you. If you’re into blissfully blended vaginal and clitoral orgasms, this toy from Mystim has got you covered. The dual motors in the shaft and tip, with 8 programs and 5 different intensities, will send you into ecstasy.
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Clit suction vibrators are other sex toy that are relatively new to the market. They work by using vibrations of the air around the clitoris to replicate oral sex without physical touch. It’s a hygienic and fulfilling way to experience solo stimulation that perfectly replicates partnered pleasure.
Some clitoral suction toys are even app or remote-controlled, negating the need for a partner to be in the room with you during the session. Take a look at the following clit sucker from Lelo.
The cerise Lelo Sona 2 creates even gentler sonic waves and pulses to stimulate your entire clitoris, hence also the parts that you don’t see, which is very different to conventional vibrations. Thanks to Sona 2’s larger and deeper opening, you can now experience a gradual build-up and then a completely new orgasmic sensation with a prolonged mind-altering climax.
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Using body-safe materials in sex toys
Technological advancements are also leading to the development of new materials that are safer, more durable, and environmentally friendly. Innovations in silicone and other body-safe materials ensure that sex toys are non-toxic and hypoallergenic, reducing allergy issues and health risks.
Additionally, the push towards sustainability has led to the creation of biodegradable and recyclable sex toys, minimising their environmental impact. This focus on safe and sustainable materials reflects a broader trend towards responsible manufacturing in the industry and also presents the opportunity to provide more realistic sex toys to replicate a genuine, physical sexual experience with a partner.
Experience the ultimate in realism with the Silicone Sliding Foreskin Dildo with balls from ToyJoy’s Get Real Skin collection. This dong in caramel skin tone with movable foreskin provides an exceptionally lifelike sensation. ToyJoy’s innovative Dual Density technology ensures the skin glides smoothly over the firmer shaft, delivering a natural feel.
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The customisation and personalisation of sexual pleasure
For a fun twist, users can now also design their own toys to meet their specific desires, choosing everything from size and shape to texture and colour with advances in 3D printing technology. This level of personalisation ensures that each toy is unique and tailored to the individual’s needs.
Outside the digital realm, there are cheaper, but equally as useful homemade alternatives including the ability to craft a partner’s genitals for future use. These at-home dildo making kits, originally created as a fun or gag gift, are becoming an incredibly popular way to have your partner’s private parts with you during intercourse, even if the partner isn’t in the room themselves.
How technology can transform your sex life
Technological advancements are transforming the development of sex toys, making them smarter, more personalised, and more interactive. As these innovations continue to evolve, they promise to enhance sexual well-being and pleasure in ways that were once unimaginable. However, it’s likely to have an effect on the current sex industry and present new challenges in physical relationships that couples and sexual partners will need to overcome together to make sex even more satisfying than ever before.
The future of sex toys focuses not just on physical satisfaction but also on creating deeper connections and more fulfilling experiences. It’s about allowing people to push the boundaries of their sexual experiences and find satisfaction in new and exciting places.