High Tech Sex
How long-distance lovers are finding new ways to stay connected
Originally published in FLURT Magazine’s Winter 2017 edition.
There’s no denying that technology has become an integral part of the modern relationship. At the touch of your fingertips, you’re able to have face-to-face conversations across countries, find a new playmate entirely and now, even have sex.
From app-controlled vibrators to mutually responsive sex sleeves, new technology called teledildonics is changing the way we have sex from a distance. And with long distance relationships becoming increasingly common, this is a surefire way for couples looking for more intimacy and physical stimulation than what’s currently possible through traditional chat channels.
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Here are some of the leading products defying distance and allowing couples to have realistic, high-tech sexual interactions while apart — all you need is bluetooth and an internet connection.
Two-Way Connection
For a truly interactive cybersex experience, Lovense provides long distance sex toys that mimic each other’s motions for their partners to simulate IRL sex.
“Most LDR couples are already sexting and having Skype sex on a regular basis, but it can be awkward for some or leave them craving each other more. Our products are a natural next step for these couples,” says Lovense’s Chief Marketing Officer Eddy Olivares.
The secret behind Lovense’s technology is an innovative bi-directional control feature. Each Lovense toy is equipped with a sensor that detects the user’s movements and then sends commands to their partner’s toy. Couples have three options for how it interacts, ranging from one-way action or syncing the toys so they react together. Any two toys can be connected, accommodating both homosexual and heterosexual relationships.
“It’s very clear that the technology, not just for long distance sex but for long distance control, resonates with consumers,” Eddy explains. He later mentioned that, “nothing replaces human touch, but when you’re hundreds or thousands of miles away from your partner, this is a great temporary solution.”
