In the second wave, a human engages in some sort of immersive technology to enjoy or cause sexual stimulation. This involves things like VR technology and even sex with robots. Dr. Twist acknowledged that this "engagement," is not something everyone has tried, but is indeed becoming more popular. The fact that publications like The New York Times have covered digisexuality, marks its emergence into the mainstream.
Given the level of modern technology sextech companies are working with these days, Dr. Twist also acknowledges the very valid concern that people could start abandoning partnerships with other humans for the realistic, satisfying, and immersive experiences sextech offers.
As for the third wave, Dr. Twist admits there isn’t even a clear definition of what this will look like yet. As the abilities of robotics skyrocket, and we see better and brighter AI sex robots emerge, we might indeed see our mechanical partners becoming more than sexual sidekicks we switch on when we are feeling horny. They could become beings that are looking for rights and reciprocity given their advancing state of consciousness.
Brave new world or digi-dysptopia?
Reflecting on her conversation with Dr. Twist, Giese acknowledged that we all have our prejudices about digisexuality.
"I would say whether we like it or not we all have prejudice in these areas. And fears. As for me, before the show I was super nervous. I was currently in a relationship where our sex life wasn’t balanced so everything felt like a threat. Porn, robots, …. Everything. After talking to Dr. Twist I found myself asking the real questions about my fears. She was so accepting and open. I have come to realize there’s no pressure to be with a robot just like just because I support the LGBTQ community, there’s no pressure to 'become gay.' That’s silly so I felt informed and relaxed afterwards. I have been super scared of AI replacing me. I have abandonment wounds since my husband was killed overseas. Add evangelical upbringing and boo. This show is medicine to my heart now. It’s opening me up to new horizons."
