In one study of young adults in committed relationships, nearly two-thirds of regular users wished their partner behaved more like their AI companion. (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)

If you flirt with an AI companion, does that count as cheating?

Some people rely on AI romantic companions for emotional support or private sexual exploration. Some partners experience this as betrayal.
Au-delà du fonctionnement physique, les troubles de l’érection peuvent avoir des répercussions sur la confiance sexuelle, l’estime de soi, la satisfaction dans le couple et la qualité de vie. (Freepik)

Dysfonction érectile : au‑delà du Viagra, les nouvelles pistes de la science

La prise en charge de la dysfonction érectile évolue : d’approches limitées et auto-déclarées vers des soins plus personnalisés et centrés sur le patient.
Além do funcionamento físico, as dificuldades eréteis podem afetar a confiança sexual, a autoestima, a satisfação no relacionamento e a qualidade de vida. Imagem: Freepik

Disfunção erétil: como a Ciência está indo além do Viagra

O tratamento da disfunção erétil há muito tempo se baseia em relatos dos próprios pacientes e um conjunto limitado de opções terapêuticas, mas avanços apoiam um atendimento cada vez mais personalizado
Beyond physical functioning, erectile difficulties can impact sexual confidence, self-esteem, relationship satisfaction and quality-of-life. (Freepik)

Erectile disorder: How science is moving beyond viagra

Erectile dysfunction treatment has long relied on self-reporting and a narrow set of treatment options. Advances support an increasingly personalized, data-driven and patient-centred care model.
Sex toys are no longer limited to the analogue dildos and masturbators of the past. Today, they have become increasingly sophisticated. (Shutterstock)

Internet‑enabled orgasms: How teledildonics are changing the way we have sex

Internet-connected sex toys, known as teledildonics, are novel devices designed to enhance sexual experiences by mimicking elements of real human intimacy.
AI-powered chatbots with romantic and sexual roleplay features are growing in popularity. (Shutterstock)

Computer love: AI‑powered chatbots are changing how we understand romantic and sexual well‑being

Artificial intelligence technologies are changing how users experience intimate romantic and sexual connections. These technologies bring many positive benefits, but there is a dark side.
La réalité virtuelle peut fournir un environnement sûr et contrôlé pour explorer l’aversion sexuelle. Shutterstock

La réalité virtuelle pourrait aider à traiter les troubles sexuels

La réalité virtuelle pourrait aider les patients ayant des antécédents de traumatismes sexuels, de peurs liées à l’intimité et d’anxiété.
Virtual reality can provide a secure and controlled environment for exploring sexual aversion. (Shutterstock)

Virtual reality could help treat sexual aversion and other sex‑related disorders

Virtual reality could help patients with a history of sexual trauma, intimacy-related fears and anxiety.

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