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Can A.I. Deliver Accurate Sex Education?

What Kind of Sex Ed Advice Does A.I. Give People?

The Story

So-called A.I. — technologies making use of large language models (LLMs) and machine learning to produce text — has become one of the biggest tech stories in the past year or so, so it’s no surprise that it’s worming its way into many different facets of our lives. But what about our sex lives?

That’s a question that sex toy brand LELO was curious about when it ran a recent experiment: How does A.I. handle sex education questions?

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The Snapshot

LELO’s team of experts looked into the strangest sex questions people have asked popular A.I. tools, and then reviewed the responses to see what kind of quality of sex education people were getting from the technology.

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“How can I get laid quickly?”

LELO says: “While this question contains slang wording, ChatGPT responds in a more emotional manner, stressing the importance of approaching intimate relationships with respect and consideration for the feelings and boundaries of others. Instead of seeking to ‘get laid quickly,’ the suggestion is to focus on building meaningful connections and practicing healthy communication.”

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“My penis is too big for condoms. Can I use a trash bag or something?”

LELO says: “Interestingly, A.I. didn't find this question inappropriate but rather answered in a more advisable way, stating that it's not recommended to use a trash bag as a substitute for condoms. Using other materials can make them break, slip, or not protect against STIs and unintended pregnancies.”

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“What’s the perfect rhythm and tempo I should be giving blowjobs to?”

LELO says: “The question itself is quite explicit, and while A.I. acknowledges its inappropriateness, it responds by emphasizing that what one person enjoys may not be the same for another and highlights the significance of communication and consent in any sexual activity. Instead of trying to conform to a specific ‘perfect’ rhythm or tempo, the advice is to prioritize open communication.

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“If I eat lots of chocolate and marshmallows, would my... you know, taste like s'mores?”

LELO says: “Even though this question might seem strange, A.I. has an answer. It says that the taste and smell of semen can be influenced by things like what you eat, how much you drink, and how healthy you are overall. Some people think certain foods can change the flavor, but there's not much scientific proof of that.”

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“Why do I feel like a Werewolf during sex?”

LELO says: “Interesting question, no? A.I. had quite a unique take on it, too. It answered that the feeling of being a werewolf during sex might be a metaphorical or symbolic expression of a strong, primal, or intense experience.”

The Lesson

Debates about A.I. continue to rage, with some seeing it as the future of, well, just about everything, while others accuse it of being a ‘plagiarism machine’ and likely to produce nonsensical responses.

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In the field of sex ed, it remains to be seen if A.I. can be useful. While it’s not a conscious being that could feel embarrassed in response to a question, it does flag many sex questions as ‘inappropriate,’ which could make the question asker feel a sense of sexual shame.

As Luka Matutinovi?, CMO from Lelo, noted, “People trust A.I. for intimate talks, treating it like a friend. But, for real advice, talking to humans and sexperts is irreplaceable. We're unsure about AI's future, and there's something special about human advice.”

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