The Future of Intimacy

Sex

How Will Artificial Intelligence Modify Our Sexual Desires?

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on November 4, 2024

Our neuroplastic brains rewire from experience—what will that mean for our desires as we have increasing exposure to sexualized artificial intelligence?

Our neuroplastic brains rewire from experience—what will that mean for our desires as we have increasing exposure to sexualized artificial intelligence?

Sex

The Double-Edged Sword of Advancing Sex Tech

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on September 18, 2024

It's time we have more dialogue about the myriad of ways advancing technology augmented with AI increasingly impacts intimacy.

It's time we have more dialogue about the myriad of ways advancing technology augmented with AI increasingly impacts intimacy.

Infidelity

Infidelity May Be Getting Harder to Define

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on August 1, 2024

Adavances in sex tech pose a challenge for modern intimacy and complicate the very definition of infidelity.

Adavances in sex tech pose a challenge for modern intimacy and complicate the very definition of infidelity.

Artificial Intelligence

Would You See an AI Therapist?

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on July 9, 2024

AI may shine not because we reject human professionals but because of unparalleled ease and convenience.

AI may shine not because we reject human professionals but because of unparalleled ease and convenience.

Relationships

When Digital Relationships Become Real

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on June 26, 2024

Fascinating research reveals that chatbots already have the capacity to impact our lives in profound and intimate ways.

Fascinating research reveals that chatbots already have the capacity to impact our lives in profound and intimate ways.

Sex

AI, Narcissism, and the Future of Sex

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on June 19, 2024

Artificial sex partners will expect nothing of us. Will this promote narcissism at the expense of self-growth?

Artificial sex partners will expect nothing of us. Will this promote narcissism at the expense of self-growth?

Sex

The Future of Intimacy─Taiwan Experience

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on June 5, 2024

A Taiwanese psychiatrist shares his concerns about AI’s impact on the future of intimacy.

A Taiwanese psychiatrist shares his concerns about AI’s impact on the future of intimacy.

Sex

The Future of Sex

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on May 26, 2024

Adolescents and the more vulnerable among us may need help in metabolizing increasingly potent and accessible artificial lovers.

Adolescents and the more vulnerable among us may need help in metabolizing increasingly potent and accessible artificial lovers.

Relationships

Exploring Relationships With Non-Human Partners

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on May 14, 2024

Decades of research offer clues as to how to create artificial lovers that are not only sexy, but disarming and engaging.

Decades of research offer clues as to how to create artificial lovers that are not only sexy, but disarming and engaging.

Sex

The Daring New World of Sex Tech

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on May 4, 2024

Sex tech can already compete with human sex partners in sexually and emotionally meaningful ways. It’s time we pay attention.

Sex tech can already compete with human sex partners in sexually and emotionally meaningful ways. It’s time we pay attention.

Low Sexual Desire

Sex Differences in Sex Drive

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on April 1, 2024

Understanding the science behind sex differences in sex drive can help you navigate desire discrepancies in your long-term relationship.

Understanding the science behind sex differences in sex drive can help you navigate desire discrepancies in your long-term relationship.

Sex

How to Take Your Sex Life to the Next Level

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on March 27, 2024

If your sex life feels lackluster, this simple recipe can make all the difference.

If your sex life feels lackluster, this simple recipe can make all the difference.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual Assault in the Metaverse

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on March 5, 2024

Sexual assault in the metaverse is an increasingly pressing issue worthy of our attention and action.

Sexual assault in the metaverse is an increasingly pressing issue worthy of our attention and action.

Sex

Why Men May Gravitate to Sex Tech

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on January 30, 2024

Society has done a fabulous job of identifying the ways females are fed harmful sexual messages. Now, we need to do the same for men.

Society has done a fabulous job of identifying the ways females are fed harmful sexual messages. Now, we need to do the same for men.

Artificial Intelligence

Why AI Girlfriends Will Be More Popular Than You Think

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on January 21, 2024

If you think that AI girlfriends aren’t very interesting, you probably haven’t thought enough about it.

If you think that AI girlfriends aren’t very interesting, you probably haven’t thought enough about it.

Sex

4 Ways Technology Is Transforming Our Sex Lives

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on January 4, 2024

Mindfully addressing the co-evolution of intimacy and technology may ultimately support achieving the best of both worlds.

Mindfully addressing the co-evolution of intimacy and technology may ultimately support achieving the best of both worlds.

Genetics

Tired of the Same Small Talk? Try These 4 Topics

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on November 19, 2023

If you're dreading the same old conversations this season, here are four intriguing topics that could make for compelling discussions.

If you're dreading the same old conversations this season, here are four intriguing topics that could make for compelling discussions.

Infidelity

Exploring the Complex Landscape of Infidelity

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on October 27, 2023

Recent research shows a much-feared relationship challenge, infidelity, is considered surprisingly common yet difficult to predict.

Recent research shows a much-feared relationship challenge, infidelity, is considered surprisingly common yet difficult to predict.

Sex

Wired for Sex Tech

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on October 10, 2023

Heterosexual couples may experience unique challenges as advanced sex tech gratifies more primal sexual desires.

Heterosexual couples may experience unique challenges as advanced sex tech gratifies more primal sexual desires.

Pornography

Do You Think Porn Negatively Impacts Your Sexual Function?

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on September 22, 2023

Misunderstanding the relationship between porn use and sexual dysfunction thwarts opportunities for clarity and sexual healing.

Misunderstanding the relationship between porn use and sexual dysfunction thwarts opportunities for clarity and sexual healing.