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Preliminary research has found that people are increasingly incorporating new behaviours — including technology-based ones — into their sex lives during the coronavirus pandemic. (Shutterstock)

July 13, 2020

Cybersex, erotic tech and virtual intimacy are on the rise during COVID‑19

Simon Dubé, Concordia University; Dave Anctil, Université Laval, and Maria Santaguida, Concordia University

The coronavirus pandemic affected many aspects of everyday life — including our sex lives. But erotic technologies are gaining wider acceptance as we look for ways to fulfill our desires for intimacy.

As plans for space exploration expand, how will sex and desire be addressed in these larger, longer missions? (Shutterstock)

February 19, 2020

Sex in space: Could technology meet astronauts’ intimate needs?

Simon Dubé, Concordia University and Dave Anctil, Université Laval

Sex technologies and ‘erobots’ could help address issues related to human desire, and physical and emotional needs of astronauts in space.

As AI and robotics advance and produce more lifelike sex robots, there is the potential for an increase in gender-based violence. Shutterstock

August 27, 2019

Sex robots increase the potential for gender‑based violence

Judy Illes, University of British Columbia and Farhad R. Udwadia, University of British Columbia

An increasing demand for sex robots is concerning, as there are ethical concerns about a possible related increase in gender-based violence.

Advances in sex robots and technologies have applications in health care, education and research. Shutterstock

July 9, 2019

Beyond sex robots: Erobotics explores erotic human‑machine interactions

Simon Dubé, Concordia University and Dave Anctil, Université Laval

Beyond revolutionizing sex and intimacy, erotic technologies have applications in health care, education and research. Erobotics explores implications and possibilities of these technologies.

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