L. Thomasse

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L. Thomasse is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human sexuality and emerging technologies, with a primary focus on the social and psychological implications of erotic technology. Their most-cited work, "Perceived stigma and erotic technology: From sex toys to erobots" (2022, 24 citations), represents a foundational contribution to the study of stigma surrounding artificial erotic agents, including sex robots and advanced sex toys. This groundbreaking paper was the first to systematically examine how societal perceptions of stigma affect users of these technologies, filling a critical gap in the literature. Thomasse's work bridges sexology, human-computer interaction, and social psychology, offering a framework for understanding the barriers to acceptance and use of erotic technologies. By highlighting the underexplored phenomenon of stigma in this domain, Thomasse has opened new avenues for research on technology-mediated sexuality, influencing scholars in both robotics and sexual health. Their research is essential reading for anyone studying the social dimensions of intimate technologies and the evolving relationship between humans and artificial agents.