Lisa Giaccari

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Lisa Giaccari is a pioneering scholar at the intersection of technology, human sexuality, and social stigma. Her research focuses on how emerging erotic technologies—from sex toys to advanced erobots—are perceived, adopted, and stigmatized in contemporary society. In her most-cited work, "Perceived stigma and erotic technology: From sex toys to erobots" (2022), Giaccari provides one of the first systematic examinations of the stigma attached to artificial erotic agents, filling a critical gap in the literature as these technologies become increasingly prevalent. Her contributions have laid essential groundwork for understanding the social and psychological barriers to the acceptance of sex tech, earning her work 24 citations and growing influence in this nascent field. By bridging sexology with human-computer interaction, Giaccari offers a nuanced perspective on how innovation in intimacy challenges traditional norms, making her a vital voice for researchers and students exploring the future of human-technology relationships.