Electronics of Eroticism

Electronics of Eroticism Dr. S. S. VERMA; Department of Physics, S.L.I.E.T., Longowal; Distt.-Sangrur (Punjab)-148 106

Bestowed by nature, sex is an integral part of life (of any living organism) on mother earth not only to make life progressing, enjoyable, and entertaining but also to make the civilization move further. Need of sex and its knowledge is an essential part of all living creatures through inherited DNA activities, social and natural observations through seeing and reading modes. Sex is no more a stigma and sex education has already been stressed to be an integral part of our school education curriculum. People in general inhibit from talking about sex in common but always look to make the process enjoyable within permitted social values and ethics.

Human species in particular with all conferred instincts of learning and experimenting have always wished to live a long and happy sexual life, for which they have always been taken towards different erotic/sex stimulation courses/practices like exercise, nutritious diet, medication, audio-video and readings. Erotic scruptures of Khajuraho in temples are a great philosophy of immense control and importance of eroticism in human life. Since the beginning of modern civilization lead by technology, representations of daily use items like vehicles, clothes, ornaments, scents, powders, soaps, to everything have always been associated with eroticism. Daily use items/objects are being framed as objects of sexual desire and invested of techno-erotic impulses. Almost every industrial product has been described through sexual metaphor and has been made an object of erotic cult. Even the passage from industrial age to digital age has further modified the understanding of our body’s our relationship and association to technology with techno-eroticism still taking the central stage. On these lines, in the era of modern electronics based life style, people have explored the horizons of electronics in terms of electronic devices helpful towards eroticism (i.e., sexual stimulation) as well as all other modes like sex literature and movies on smart phones through internet.

Electrostimulation As an object of erotic attraction, electronic technology is of a different order from the others modes of sexual stimulation. Sexual desire escapes the boundaries of the body and is released into the circuitry with unpredictable consequences. The concept of masculine power of size and speed has been replaced by the feminized and miniature intricacy of electronic based eroticism devices/products. Re-production has supplanted production and space has become an abstract entity hidden behind the opaque screen of computers and electronic equipments. The erotic and exciting feeling experienced by the user with electronic circuitry goes beyond the solely body control of exoticism and the cybernetics enables control over the information. For those who have access to modern cybernetics technology, computers and smart phones have made possible cybernetic sexual pleasure and virtual encounters. The on-line persona does not retain any link with the actual self and sexual identity, and anonymity allows further freedom in expressing sexual fantasies and all kinds of personal transformations. Electro-sex is a sexual practice involving the use of electrical stimulation to the nerves of the body with particular importance on 1

the genital parts by making use of an electronic circuitry based product. Various form electronic eroticism include Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), Violet wand, or made-for-play units for the purposes of sexual stimulation.

Electrostimulation has also been associated with BDSM (a variety of often erotic practices or role playing involving Bondage, Discipline, Dominance and Submission, SadoMasochism, and other related interpersonal dynamics) activities and erotic electrostimulation is an evolution of such practices.

Stimulating products Eroticism products are specifically designed and manufactured for erotic use on the human body.

Initially the analog based eroticism devices became popular in the market during mid-1980s and then during late 1990s digitally controlled eroticism products became available. Both types usually allow for adjustments of frequency and power output levels, some with complex preset programs and computer controls. The setup generally consists of a frequency portable unit and electrodes connected by electronic circuitry and can be powered by rechargeable batteries.

Sometimes the units can be connected to remote operators via an internet connected computer or smart phone and controlled via radio frequency key fobs. Units operating at low voltage of the order of 9volt battery are preferred instead of those plugged into mains in order to reduce the risk of accidental injury. There are a number of typically designed electronic based eroticism products for erotic electrostimulation such as vaginal plugs and shields, anal plugs, probes to directly stimulate the prostate, testicle rings, Cock and Ball Torture (CBT) boards, cock rings, urethral probes, and other items useful for penile application. Similarly, the pads used with TENS units are also used in sexual eroticism applications. There are also electrodes available for nipple and breast stimulation applications. Though there is a disagreement within the e-stim community about the safety of electronic based eroticism products and commonly held consensus is only to make their use only below the waist. There are also electrodes made out of conductive silicone and conductive rubber has emerged as cheap, flexible and efficient option.

Various electronics based eroticism consumer technical devices/products not only as adult sex tools but as wellness products for sexual health and pleasure are flooding the market and their acceptance in the people is growing. Developers of such products are displaying their products and such shows are particularly interesting for the people intrigued by sexual technology. Some of such products are like: OhMiBod: This is an insertable device coupled with a smartphone app allowing women to exercise their kegel muscles in hopes of improving their sex lives. Additionally this device can also be used to help women with bladder control concerns by strengthening their pelvic floor muscles. Company making OhMiBod has also exhibited its recently launched OH-DOMETER, an interactive app synchronizing with OhMiBod’s personal sex devices, the OH-DOMETER experience begins with couples digitally linking to each other within the app. After connecting, they can then send each other all kinds of virtual connections, including pictures, text messages, and voice notes. Plus, and here’s where things get physical, the OH-DOMETER can also transmit a wide variety of commands to an OhMiBod vibrator, thus allowing the user or a partner to activate it. Further, the app can also document the vibrator’s usage and orgasms to track and hopefully help out in understanding the user’s unique sexual response cycle.

B.Sensory: B.Sensory is a smart vibrator which synchs up to erotic books. To use the system, all is needed is to couple it to the app via Bluetooth, and then select a specially coded work of sexy

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literature. On linking the device a preset vibration pattern can be triggered by shaking or even blowing on the screen of a smart phone while reading.

Nuelle: It is just like a technological Viagra for women and designed to assist women with arousal difficulties. The product uses vibrations as well as gentle suction to create slow and gentle stimulation on the genitals. The approach behind the product addresses a largely underrecognized problem with the users and highlights the need of sexuality products. Most devices are designed with a goal toward fast, efficient orgasm but this product is created as an aid, not for climax, but to help women in the early stages of sexual excitement.

Final words Role of pleasure along with sexual pleasure is one of the most important components of the life process of all living organisms in general and in human in particular. In the era of information explosion and availability of its resources to common people, knowledge about the need of electrostimulation and electronics of eroticism can be accessed easily by the any user. Eroticism concerns towards the creation of sexual feelings along with philosophical contemplation relating to the aesthetics of sexual desire, sensuality and romantic love by any means including electronics based products of eroticism. Eroticism may also refer to a state of sexual arousal or anticipation of blushing with signs such as: insistent sexual impulse, desire, or pattern of sexual thoughts. Eroticism does not dependent just upon an individual’s sexual morality but also depend on the culture, age and time in which an individual resides. The quality of sexual pleasure may be found in any form of artwork, including painting, sculpture, photography, drama, film, music, or literature as well as in advertising. Presently, sex technology is also beginning to receive the respect and the recent development and acceptance towards the electronic based eroticism products is important to note and it may be just a beginning but indicates a long time coming for sexuality-related electronics based technology and is becoming a part of every part of our lifestyle as a sign of sexuality, eroticism and pleasure.

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