Interested in sex, but hate people? Problem solved!
When America's top sex researchers gathered recently to discuss the next decade in their field, some envisioned a future in which artificial sex partners could cater to every fantasy.
"What is very likely to be present before 2016 would be a multi-sensual experience of virtual sex," said Julia Heiman, director of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University, Bloomington.
"There is a possibility of developing erotic materials for yourself that would allow you to create a partner of certain dimensions and qualities, the partner saying certain things in that interaction, certain things happening in that interaction."
Oh baby, do to me what Mugabe is doing to Zimbabwe!
A field dubbed "teledildonics" already allows people at two remote computers to manipulate electronic devices such as a vibrator at the other end for sexual purposes.
"People who use it are just blown away," said Steve Rhodes, president of Sinulate Entertainment, which has sold thousands of Internet-connected sex devices over the past three years.
"This is not something that just the lunatic fringe does."
Who are you trying to convince, Mr Rhodes?
Posted by Quentin George at April 19, 2006 06:55 PMI know you prefer the Real Doll.
Posted by: Jan at April 20, 2006 01:16 AMDo they have a virtual picking up system as well? You know so I can wear my collars up and be all slick and stuff...
Posted by: Engels at April 20, 2006 03:07 PMAnd where bad pickup lines actually work?
Posted by: Leigh at April 22, 2006 01:19 PM