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Sex with robots
Sex robots: the irreplaceable value of humanity
BMJ 2017; 358 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.j3790 (Published 15 August 2017) Cite this as: BMJ 2017;358:j3790
- Federica Facchin, psychotherapist1,
- Giussy Barbara, sexologist2,
- Vittorio Cigoli, professor emeritus1
- 1Faculty of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan, Largo Gemelli 1, Milan 20123, Italy
- 2Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi, and Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via della Commenda 12, Milan 20122, Italy
- federica.facchin{at}unicatt.it
The use of sex robots may become widespread in the future.1 2 3 But therapeutic use of sex robots is based on a mechanical view of sexuality.
Sexual dysfunction depends on interactions between physical, psychological, sociocultural, and relational factors.4 Sexual activity with robots is a …
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