Technosexuality can be defined as the convergence point between technology and human sexuality. It can also refer to the sexual use of technological devices, as well as a sexual attraction to new technologies and what they offer. In this project, I explore digital intimacies, queer visibility and gay culture.
In 2024, I collected 62 responses from an online survey and conducted 15 interviews with users who identified as men and non-binary. Using a combination of statistical and qualitative methods, the project examines the online experiences of queer users. Drawing upon the work of Ahmed (2006) in Queer Phenomenology, Verbeek (2011) in Moralising Technology, and Goffman on identity and stigma (1956; 1955), I explore motives for using digital platforms, and how geography, technology and other socio-cultural factors shape social and sexual interactions, as well as the presentation of 'the sexual self' in the everyday life.
Huge thanks to the queer people who kindly participated and donated their time to the project.Â
Pablo Molina
Doctoral researcher at the University of York
Contact: pablo.molina@york.ac.uk