Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex
Some asexual individuals are exploring AI companions for emotional intimacy without sexual involvement. While some find value in these interactions, others in the asexual community express concerns about the implications of such relationships. Critics argue that promoting AI companionship risks misrepresenting asexual people's ability to form human connections.
- ▪An artist on the asexual spectrum has become addicted to role-playing with an AI chatbot, spending significant time creating narratives.
- ▪Research suggests that a small percentage of people identify as asexual, with many still desiring romantic connections.
- ▪Some asexual advocates criticize the promotion of AI companionship, arguing it undermines the capacity for human relationships.
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Mattha BusbyCultureMay 16, 2026 5:30 AMSome Asexual People Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association.PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION: WIRED STAFF; GETTY IMAGESCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyKor “got really addicted” to their NSFW role-playing AI chatbot last year.The 35-year-old artist from the Midwest recalls a two-month period spending “eight to 10 hours a day” creating elaborate fantasies with SpicyChat, a relationship role-playing platform.
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