At the CES this year, I was pretty surprised to see a sex doll. I’ve never seen that at an event like this before. And it made me think about the implications of technology not just in day-to-day life, but in relationships as well.
For those of you that don’t know, a sex doll is a life-size robotic figure that can be programmed to simulate sexual intimacy. It’s a very unique and potentially controversial form of technology.
I’m actually not sure how I feel about the whole concept of a sex doll at CES. On the one hand, it’s a good way for people to explore their sexuality in a safe and non-judgemental environment. But on the other hand, it could be seen as a way to replace human interaction with technology — something that just feels a little bit wrong to me.
At the same time, it could be argued that a sex doll could provide valuable companionship to those who are unable to find it elsewhere. It could provide people with a safe way to explore and Penis Rings express their sexuality without fear or shame.
Still, there are numerous ethical and social issues surrounding the concept of using a sex doll. So it’s hard to know whether or sex dolls not this is something that should be supported.
My gut reaction is that technology should never replacehuman connection. It should complement it. And while a sex doll can certainly provide people with a way to explore their sexual desires, it should never become a substitute for real human connection.