As you can tell from the title, I am into Sci-Fi, so I am expressing my inner geek a bit by this question, but so be it
I was watching a show on TV tonight, Humans, that had androids (called synth) that were commonly used not only to help with every day chores, but used for adult purposes. It made me wonder, if androids really did exist and were advanced enough to where they started to look and act somewhat human, would you consider using them as a sexual toy no different than say a vibrator or would the fact they they look and act some-what human cause you pause? Would you be willing to have sex with an android?
-Alex
"insensitive prick!" – Danielle Algo
Depends I guess. If they'd be sentient, then I guess it would be the same as with people: only with their consent. Otherwise they would/could be very advanced sex toys indeed.
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Coin operated hookers like on A.I.? Yeah, I'd fuck it.
I too watch Humans and whilst the idea of having sex with a synth/android doesn't sound too bad, the actual experience of it I feel would be the same as Jill's experience which was rather boringly efficient rather than the spontaneous lust actual Humans have.
(I also want to add my thoughts on what a fantastic actress Gemma Chan is, she's played the role very well!)
why not?
I already use sex toys that vibrate. Its only a moderate jump to a full on android
Do androids dream of human genitalia?
why not,I already want to buy a sex machine one day at least with a robot I can tell him what to do.
I'll pass thanks... even with a hooker there is STILL human interaction... with an android it would be totally meaningless. The way I see it, if all I want is an orgasm, I've got a right hand, memories, cyber and internet porn.
now THAT'S one hell of a sex toy! honestly, it just seems too cumbersome -and creepy.
First off... I love Humans... great show!
Now... as to your question... I'm honestly not sure if I would fuck an android if given the opportunity. On one level... it's not all that different from using a vibrator. On another... it's quite different. You're having sex with something that looks like a person. But then... if it can take care of my sexual needs when my spouse can't... it might be fun.
If the android is sentient and independent, then it would be no different than being with a human. You have to seduce them, get consent, etc.
If they are sentient but not fully independent, e.g. governed by something like Asimov's Three Laws which enforces obedience to humans, then the ethical quandaries arise. Is it okay to order a robot who has no choice to obey to have sex with you even it might not be enjoyable for them? Technically, it could be considered consensual since the robot can't actually refuse and would likely find disobeying a human more distasteful than any sex act you force on them. OTOH, is it any different from a mind-controlled human, something that isn't allowed in our stories precisely because it removes the option of free consent?
If they are simply programmed machines with no semblance of independent sentience then they are, as suggested, nothing but fancy sex toys.