Whoever said that distance makes the heart grow fonder was probably never in a long distance relationship. This type of relationship is quite difficult to maintain.
Just like any other good thing, relationships require work to be successful.
Distance has been termed as one of most common relationship killers. Few couples manage to maintain a long-distance relationships and that explains why these types of relationships are not for everybody and understandably so.
Luckily, technology has changed a lot of things, including how lovers communicate and get laid, well, albeit remotely.
Samantha has nothing on what the sex engineers are working on. Technology is continually shaping human sexuality and pushing it into unexplored terrain. It is changing how we express love and intimacy and while some will disagree, it holds the potential for deeper emotional and physical bonding.
Various forms of sex-enhancing hardware have been here for quite some time but today the software side of sex tech is slowly making an entry.
The new developments are for everyone, however, the biggest beneficiaries are those facing physical, emotional, and geographic challenges. We focus on the latter today.
If you are still burbling about sexting or reading 50 Shades Of Grey under the covers and looking out to avoid being caught, you need to come out of the cave. There’s far more to be explored.
While technology is changing how to we express intimacy and sex, perhaps one of the most interesting innovation is shaping how long-distance lovers connect sexually.
Long-distance relationships do not have to feel distant anymore thanks to remote sex and intimate technologies.
You can actually have sex without actually having sex. I’ll explain.
Sex tech companies such as Kiiroo and Vibease already sell internet-connected sex toys referred to as teledildonics. These “smart” vibrators and male sex sleeves interact via mobile and desktop applications. They operate by recording sexual motions and sending sensations between lovers who are miles apart.
That’s not all.
Engineers are also working to develop long-distance kissing devices.These and other innovations are expected to shape remote sex and intimacy as well as predict a future that is multi-sensory and immersive.
This innovation is still in development stages but in the coming decades, long-distance sex and intimacy will likely become more appealing, realistic, and emotionally intense.
The society is fascinated by sex yet speaking about it is considered taboo in many parts of Africa. Nevertheless, we cannot keep burying our heads seeing that technology is changing this area. There are major developments that are expected to shape how we relate in sexual relationships, including long-distance relationships. The future seems promising. Are you ready for it?
What are your thoughts on remote intimacy? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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