It was really quite a surprise to me when I found out that Finland had developed a real-life nude sex doll called Amanda. Even though she was created to help people with certain needs, a part of me couldn’t help but feel a bit weirded out. After all, sex dolls are a bit of a taboo topic for most people.
I was curious though, so I read up about her a bit more and it turns out that Amanda was made from badges of highly flexible, hypoallergenic silicone which is incredibly realistic. She also has touch sensors which enable her to respond to touch and body heat, making her almost indistinguishable from an actual person. It’s amazing how much technology has advanced, I thought to myself.
Still, I couldn’t help but wonder about the implications of such a product. Would it be seen as a way of objectifying a person? Would it actually help anyone in distress or lead to more problems? And could it be taken to a weird place, a place no one wants to be in?
I decided to ask a few people their opinion and one of them, a psychology professor, posited that in the right circumstances, a sex doll could actually be beneficial in helping people learn how to build respect and intimacy in relationships. By creating physical closeness, without the actual need for sex, it could potentially be used as a therapy tool.
Obviously these are merely just hypotheses, and due to the controversial nature of this kind of product, more research is needed in order to determine if it would be useful and for which purposes. Nevertheless, sex toys the fact that Finland created the Amanda doll in the first place is pretty uncharacteristically bold of them.
At the end of the day, I’m not entirely sure what to think, so I’m really keen to hear what your thoughts are about Amanda. Do you think a sex doll could really be used for therapeutic purposes? Could the implications of such a product be beneficial or extremely harmful in some way?
Now that I’ve discussed my own views on the Amanda real-life nude sex doll, I’m going to expand my discussion further by delving into the issue of customization and the impact that this has. When it comes to Amanda, the possibilities for customization are endless; her facial structure, body structure, color and even her accessories are all adaptable to suit the individual preferences of the customer. This means that she looks and acts like a real person, which is both fascinating, and scary.
The problem with being able to customize a doll like Amanda to such a degree, is that it’s quite easy for people to start creating “stereotypes” of what a perfect partner should like. For example, if someone is attracted to blondes, they can easily customize the doll to have blond hair, blue eyes and an ideal body shape. This could potentially lead to a rather false and unrealistic idea of a perfect partner, thus leading to feelings of unhappiness and dissatisfaction in real relationships.
Another thing to consider is that as a culture, it can be argued that we are becoming too dependent on technology, almost relying on them too much for companionship. By having a sex doll, people may no longer have to actively try to form relationships, and instead settle for a doll that can fulfill all of their physical needs.
Furthermore, the topic of healthcare is something that needs to be discussed in relation to these dolls, as people who use them may be in danger of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, especially if the dolls are not properly cleaned and sterilized. We need to be aware that any physical contact with Amanda should be done safely, however it’s often difficult to remember that something so seemingly real, is actually not.
Lastly, the issue of privacy needs to be taken into account. As more and more people own sex dolls, it’s likely that there will be a rise in the number of people who are judged for this kind of behavior. We need to be prepared to tackle this issue and ensure that those who use unique products like Amanda are not subject to discrimination or ridicule.
All in all, the topic of Amanda and sex dolls in general still requires further exploration. I’m keen to hear what others think, so please do let me know your views on this intriguing subject.