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Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex

By Mattha BusbyMay 16, 2026·Source: Wired·8 views

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“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.

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