Smart Sex Toys: A Narrative Review of Recent Research on Cultural, Health and Safety Considerations
Jennifer Power,
Tinonee Pym,
Alexandra James
et al.
Abstract:Purpose of the Review
Smart sex toys (‘teledildonics’), are digitally enabled haptic devices designed for sexual or erotic stimulation. Devices may conform to conventional sex toy design (e.g. dildoes) or take other forms. Their primary purpose is to provide sexual or erotic stimulation through the networked haptic function. Here, we present a narrative review of academic work in which we aimed to synthesise current lines of inquiry relating to cultural impacts and research on risks and benefits.… Show more
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