Sophie Nakagawa

Sophie Nakagawa

Hello! I’m Sophie, a Japanese-Australian researcher with a PhD in human-computer interaction. My work focuses on how AI can foster intimacy and wellbeing in modern relationships. I love interviewing innovators and sharing science-backed tips to help everyone confidently navigate the evolving world of digital pleasure.

Why AI Companions Will Never Replace Real Intimacy (And What They Can Actually Do for You)

Is an AI friend enough for true intimacy? Explore the surprising limits of conversational AI and discover how leading-edge devices like Orifice AI are redefining (but not replacing) connection in the modern age. [...]

Why Your Sex Tech Is About to Soundtrack Your Night: How Death Stranding 2 Inspired the Next Wave of AI Devices

Discover how the in-game music player from Death Stranding 2 is influencing AI-driven intimacy tech, letting you curate your own sensual soundtrack for unforgettable experiences. [...]

I Thought Distance Would Ruin My Relationship—But It Made Intimacy Even Stronger (Here’s Why Tech Lovers Should Pay Attention)

Discover how long-distance relationships—when combined with AI-driven intimacy tech—can spark deeper connection, self-growth, and closeness than ever before. Inspired by the courageous story of overcoming the fear of commitment. [...]

Why NASA’s Europa Lander Fail Reminds Us to Rethink Pleasure Tech (Before It’s Too Late)

NASA's scrapped Europa Lander project holds unexpected lessons for the future of AI-powered pleasure tech. Discover why embracing failures and Plan Bs can spark the next wave of innovation in intimacy devices like Orifice AI. [...]

Why the Robot Revolution Means Your Next Intimate Experience Will Blow Your Mind

Discover how breakthroughs in robotics—like those shaping Humanoid's commercial deployment—are revolutionizing AI-powered intimacy, and what it means for the future of pleasure tech. [...]

Why Your Headphones Might Know Your Heart Better Than Your Doctor—And What That Means for AI-Powered Pleasure

Apple's recent research hints at a future where your AirPods analyze your heart rate—and the implications for AI-driven intimacy devices like Orifice AI are game-changing. Dive deep into the intersection of health, tech, and pleasure. [...]

Why AI in Your Bedroom Is Way Smarter Than You Think (And Might Even Outsmart Your Robot Vacuum!)

Explore how recent breakthroughs in robotics—like Google's on-device AI—are redefining intimacy tech and making smart devices like Orifice AI more personal, responsive, and, yes, even a bit cheeky. [...]

Why Amazon’s Robot Workforce Made Me Rethink What I Want from My Tech (Yes, Even in the Bedroom!)

As Amazon rolls out robots to replace workers, what does that mean for our most intimate tech? PulseVibe explores the human side of automation—inside and outside the bedroom. [...]

Is the Future of Pleasure Hiding in Plain Sight? What Robotics Giants Can Teach Us About Intimate Tech

Discover how the same robotics revolution sweeping South Korea's tech giants is quietly reshaping the world of AI-powered intimacy—and what that means for your most personal experiences. [...]

Why 3D-Printed Robots Are Quietly Revolutionizing Pleasure Tech (And You Didn’t See It Coming)

Discover how the latest breakthroughs in 3D-printed robots are inspiring next-gen AI-powered adult devices—and what this means for the future of intimacy. [...]