AI, Sex & the “Technosexual” Era: Kaamna Bhojwani on Love, Shame, and Robot Romance

AI boyfriends, VR bedrooms, and relationship “training wheels”... how AI is reshaping intimacy, why shame still runs the show, and how to use tech as a tool (not a trap).Dating apps felt disruptive—AI companions are a whole new planet. In this candid conversation, Kaamna Bhojwani - sexologist, Psychology Today columnist, host of Sex, Tech & Spirituality  explains what it means to be “technosexual,” why some people say an AI boyfriend is “better than nothing,” and where things tip into addiction, isolation, and bad incentives. We get practical too: using AI for sex education, role-playing tough conversations, closing the orgasm gap, and building the three C’s of lasting connection: communication, creativity, and—yes—cunnilingus. We also hit data privacy, attachment styles, teledildonics, VR, and the coming wave of humanoid robots. Tool, not replacement—that’s the mantra.What we cover:Technosexuality 101: integrating AI into personal and interpersonal life without losing the plotAI companions: who benefits, where harm starts, and why “better than nothing” is the current barShame, culture, and intimacy: how stigma shapes behavior—and how to unlearn itEducation > Porn: using AI for safer, smarter sex ed with bias checksTools & toys: VR fantasy spaces, teledildonics, and bio/AI devices e.g., Lioness that help you learn your bodyCommunication boosters: rehearsal with AI role-play, prompts, then put the phone down and connect IRLData privacy: what these apps collect—and why you should actually read the T&CsSpirituality & self-knowledge: guarding the human parts algorithms can’t replaceGuest Kaamna Bhojwani — Sexologist & author; Psychology Today columnist Becoming Technosexual; host, Sex, Tech & Spirituality IG: @kaamnalive • LinkedIn: Kaamna Bhojwani.  https://www.kaamnalive.com/ 🎧 Love the episode?  Follow, rate & review The AI Download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.📺 Watching on YouTube?  Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for updates.📩 Stay in the loop:  Subscribe to Shira’s newsletter → Shira’s Newsletter on Beehiiv  https://shiras-newsletter.beehiiv.com Follow Shira: x.com/shiralazar instagram.com/shiralazar tiktok.com/@shiralazar linkedin.com/in/shiralazar youtube.com/shiralazar🎬Visit mussomedia.com for storytelling that connects.SPONSORS : 👉 HiveLighter – Your AI reading assistant for smart, personalized summaries. Explore our curated AI Download Collection: https://www.hivelighter.aiCreditsThis episode of The AI Download was hosted, created, and executive produced by Shira Lazar. Executive Producer Michele Musso, Creative Director Nadia Giosia with Mint Labs. Music by PALA, Catalina Coastline (licensed under Boss Soundstripe Productions by BMI). Produced by Musso Media. © 2025 Shira Lazar. All rights reserved.