The Future of Intimacy: How Sex Tech is Shaping Romance
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Chapter 1: The New Age of Sexual Exploration
We're on the brink of a sexual transformation—don't miss out!
Reflecting on futurist Ray Kurzweil's playful assertion, "In the future, we'll have sex with whoever we want, whenever we want, wherever we want, and however we want," it seems he may have hit the nail on the head.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when physical connections felt almost unattainable, we adapted to our circumstances. The void left by physical touch heightened our reliance on digital intimacy. What was once considered taboo—like sexting and phone sex—became commonplace. Sales of sex toys soared, with brands like Lovehoney, Lelo, and Womanizer reporting significant increases in purchases, underscoring our collective desire to maintain intimacy during isolation.
This shift was merely an acceleration of a growing industry. Prior to the pandemic, the sex tech sector was already thriving, valued at an astounding $30 billion in 2017 with an annual growth rate of 30%. However, this rapid expansion has not c