Teledildonics is one of my favorite words! it defines an umbrella term for sex-tech. Since the dawn of technology, sex has been an ever capitulating theme. Every little advancement drips into our bedrooms in one way or other. In the words of Ariel from the Little Mermaid … “We’ve got “Gadgets and Gizmos a plenty”. Wifi enabled vibrators are closing the distance between people, so much so that we can touch them even when they are on the other side of the world! What could be more fantastic! The subversive side of this, is that there’s also been cases of vibrator hacking, throwing a new concern into our vocabulary called “Screwdrivering”.
Is Technology Improving the Quality of our Sex-Life?
It’s the classic “is technology improving our quality of life” discussion. On the one hand, I think it’s great that so much creativity is being poured in pursuit of orgasms. Better that than missiles. Then again I wonder if it isolates us more than it unites us on a physical level. Too much time on social media and too little touching.
My own mixed experience of smart-toys began with a bluetooth vibrator. I went to the cinema with a remote control love egg and I gave the remote to my date for the evening. Rather awkwardly, the film turned out to be a tear jerker and the egg faulty – it had a habit of erratically turning on and refusing to turn off.
I sat crying my eyes out, whilst vibrating into my seat right through until the credits.
The next time someone persuaded me that bluetooth toys had developed since my first encounter. The vibe wouldn’t connect, this involved so much cursory poking in and around my orefices that the moment was entirely lost and we moved on to something else.
Reconnecting With the Body: Natural Sex Toys
I’ve definitely been through phases of feeling “good vibes” but have never found them to aid my ability to orgasm. The more I use a vibrator, the less I engage in manual stimulation, especially with someone else. At it’s height, I struggled to orgasm without a vibrator whilst masturbating! So, I imposed a vibrator ban on myself, in order to learn how to come with just my hand again. It took a really long time at first but was worth it in order to reconnect with my body.
Meanwhile, alongside the vibrations and pulses we’ve seen stone and glass sex toys come into the mainstream and be rebranded as lifestyle accessories. People are encouraged to look after their sexual health much as they take a pilates class after work. The trend of well-being and mindfulness has inspired a plethora of natural sex toys into existence.
Additionally, we are far more concerned about the planet than ever before. Natural sex toys are the antithesis of teledildonics for their simplicity and eco-friendliness. Just tools for personal enjoyment helping to create balance in busy lives.
Benefits of Mindful Masturbation
The benefits of natural toys like ceramic sex toys are numerous but they are far more subtle than any kind of wand or rabbit. There’s no batteries to charge and no “play” button. It might be that you have to take a whole evening with one to slowly build eroticism. Focusing on temperature play instead of electronic stimulation, requires concentration but the result is a heightened sensory experience and everyday awareness of what pushes your buttons.
On a personal level I enjoy a bit of weight. Something hard and heavy to resist against when climaxing. There’s a lot to be said for firmness against the G Spot. This has also been advised to help Kegel training especially in post-natal care because they strengthen the muscles that surround the vagina.
Ceramic Sex Toys Shouldn’t Have to be a Luxury
Traditionally ceramic dildos and butt plugs have been labelled under the subheading of luxury fetish items. As they are only available to a luxury market, there just isn’t that much awareness of them. With so much universal pleasure to be gleaned for you and your partner/s, I foresee the popularity of this medium growing.
My ardent desire to make ceramic sex toys more accessible has lead me to launching a porcelain sex toy. I’ve concentrated all my efforts on creating a product which channels all the benefits of ceramic, in a unique shape. Currently, I’m crowdfunding this, so you can hear all about the numerous advantages here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/980393062/fine-bone-porcelain-sex-toys
In general, I’d advocate that pleasure should become slower and more sensual and so I would recommend giving something natural a go.
