Future of Sex

In this episode, host Bryony Cole delves into how AI, particularly ChatGPT, is being used to mediate relationship issues, plan dates, and possibly even save relationships. Joined by experts like sexologist Kaamna Bhojwani, behavioural scientist Rob Brooks and Nicholas Velotta from the AI intimacy platform Arya, Bryony explores the benefits and drawbacks of integrating AI into our intimate lives. They discuss the potential of AI to act as a 'third partner,' the importance of human discernment, and whether these technologies enrich or interfere with our connections. She meets with Abella Bala and Dom Versaci who are experimenting with using ChatGPT in their relationship. Featuring real-life examples and expert insights, this episode raises critical questions about the future of love and intimacy in the age of AI.

The world of sex, love, and intimacy is changing—faster than ever. For years, Future of Sex has explored the cutting edge of human connection. But this season? We’re pushing the conversation even further. A new season, new voices, and the biggest questions yet... Is AI helping your love life or killing it? Are dating apps secretly ruining your game? Who decided sex gets worse with age? Can psychedelics take your sex life to another level? How did a 'back massager' become a billion-dollar secret? If all of this sounds like your kind of thing, you can help us keep it going if you subscribe to our channel, and send us your questions (ask@futureofsex.com)

This week’s episode features two leading experts on human sexuality, Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Kinsey Institute fellow and author and Sara Tang, sex coach and podcast host. They talk us through some fascinating insights into how we can talk about our sexual fantasies and explain that fantasies are a normal thing and how to explore them. We’ll also be looking at how technology might help us live out our wildest sex dreams. To learn more about this show, visit FutureOfSex.org. To keep up with...

In sex we often hear about foreplay, positions, erogenous zones, types of sex, where to do it? How to do it?...but what about after sex? This week we’re talking about all things Aftercare and how important it is to have post sex routine; from a cuddle and a chat to just needing to be alone - we all have different needs after sex. Bryony interviews two experts on the subject, Allison Moon author of Getting It: A Guide to Healthy Hook-ups and Shame Free Sex and Kee Simone, founder of...

The Hot Vax Summer is upon us, how are we feeling about it? After all this time locked down, are we finally ready to get back out there? We’ve had so much time in the last year to think about what we want in a partner, but are we ready to find them and how do we go about it? This week Bryony chats with Tiff Baira, NYC’s ultimate dating coach and our Hot Vax Summer guide. In the episode Tiff breaks down all the old dating rules and gives us tips on how we go about creating boundaries when...

This week Bryony chats with Mary Jelkovsky of Mary’s Cup of Tea and self-love advocate as she discusses how she got over her own self-objectification and negative body image to discover self-love and a fulfilling sex life. We’re also joined by Tatyannah King, sex writer and expert in all things masturbation, Tatyannah breaks down her very own top 5 tips for the ultimate masturbation session. Disclaimer - we highly recommend taking some time out and masturbating after you listen to this...

New to sex toys and feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you already have toys but want something new? Lockdowns across the world have created a surge in sex toy sales and pushed sex companies to innovate on toys. Whether it’s your first toy or fifth, choosing the right sex toy can be overwhelming. This week we chat with sex expert Ashley Cobb to figure out the ins and outs of sex toys, what’s hot on the market right now. Paul Jaques, Lovehoney’s quality and technical manager, also joins to talk...

Since we started Future of Sex podcast we’ve seen so many developments in the world of sextech. We’ve seen advances in robotics and sex dolls, apps for mindfulness, education tools providing the sex education we’ve always deserved, not to mention more and more vulva owning celebrities getting behind companies and products in the space. But what about sextech for men and penis owners? Whilst sextech for women and vulva owners has advanced we’re still seeing a stigma around men and penis...

In the second part of a two part series we continue our conversation with Davecat and how fell for synthetics and became a part of the iDollator community. He discusses how he popped the question to his sex doll wife Sidore and how he hopes that one day she’ll be a robot he can share his life with. We then get the psychologist point of view on sex dolls and robots. Dr Marianne Brandon has studied the future of sex for years and looks at how children born now may have their first sexual...

It’s 2020, we still don’t have flying cars, we’re still looking for aliens and the hoverboard has yet to go mainstream. But what about marrying a sex doll? Was that on your predictions list? Meet this week’s guest Davecat. In the first of a two part series we talk to Davecat who lives with his 4 sex dolls, his wife(yes his wife), his mistress, his two girlfriends. They all live in his apartment near Detroit and live a seemingly normal life. In this episode Bryony discovers more about his...

Have you ever experienced a low sex drive? What is a normal sex drive? And how can couples who have differing libidos maintain a healthy sex life? This week Bryony interviews two leading sex therapists and a sex coach on the topic of libido and how to kickstart your sex drive. Answering all of these questions and more, Dr. Britney Blair co-founder of Lover app is joined by best selling author Dr. Ian Kerner and sex educator and entrepreneur Reba the Diva. Each giving their own take and...

Bryony interviews three sextech entrepreneurs as they chat about how they got their start in the industry, Cameron Glover, business coach for sex educators, Billie Quinlan co-founded and CEO of Ferly and Frances Tang founder and CEO of Awkward Essentials. From becoming the face of the cum sponge to being laughed at in business meetings, they have seen and done it all. We also go behind the scenes of Bryony’s Sextech School, where students can learn the ins and outs of the industry, product...

Bryony interviews Yoga teacher and We-Vibe ambassador Aubry Marie, “The World’s Greatest Sex Hacker” Kenneth Play and pleasure-focus coach Euphemia Russell. Each talk about their experiences and share advice on mindfulness and sex, from learning to become more present in sex and getting to know your body and pleasure to mindful masturbation and slow pleasure. Guests Aubry Marie Kenneth Play Euphemia Russell Sponsors - We-Vibe http://www.we-vibe.com - We-Vibe Aubry Marie’s Nova 2 Yoga...

Bryony interviews three sextech pioneers, the legendary “Michael Bay of business” Founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, Founder and CEO of Unbound Babes, Polly Rodriguez and Founder and CEO of Private Packs, Suzanne Sinatra. On the panel they all discuss their individual experiences in sextech, where they have faced and challenged sexism, censorship, the patriarchy - pushing the boundaries with their brands and setting an example for upcoming founders and CEOs in the...

Future of Sex presents the third episode of its second season, We Need to Talk About Cannabis and Sex, where Bryony interviews the award-winning sexuality professional Ashley Manta on the use of cannabis for sex, discussing the difference between THC and CBD and the wide-ranging benefits of cannabis in the bedroom, including relief from painful sex and heightening orgasms. Ashley shares tips on making homemade CBD lube. Bryony also interviews sexblogger Julieta Chiara on her experiences with...

Future of Sex presents the second episode of its second season, Out of the Shadows: Sex and Disability, where Bryony interviews brother and sister start-up duo Andrew Gurza and Heather Morrison who are bringing sextech to the disabled community. In the episode Andrew talks candidly about the issues he’s faced when it comes to sex and sexuality and being disabled and how their brand Handi (thatshandi.co) intends to address this topic and normalise sexuality and disability. To learn more...

Future of Sex presents the first episode of its second season, Sex in Space where Bryony interviews three experts in space travel and sexuality. Our guests include an astrosexologist, Dr Alex Layendecker and two citizen scientists Dr Shawna Pandya and Yvette Gonzalez who discuss the possibilities around survival beyond our planet, space travel and the complications surrounding the age old question, is it possible to have sex in space and can we reproduce in low gravity environments? To...

Future of Sex presents the second episode in a three-part series with Erika Lust on how she creates her unique style of indie adult cinema using mostly all-female crews.

“Pleasure doesn’t have to be scary, but it doesn’t always have to look the same.”

What do we hide from others about sex? What do our Google searches reveal about who we really are and what we really want from sex? Will VR provide a safe space to explore hidden desires in the future?