When I heard about Austin sex dolls, I couldn’t believe my ears. I mean, who in their right mind would buy a doll for ‘sexual purposes’? There is something just so creepy about it.
I was in a discussion with a few friends about the topic and it got me thinking – what on earth made this happen? How did this become an idea in the first place? According to my research, the idea of having sex dolls originated from the Japanese; their society found it difficult to cope with the rising number of unmarried people, so dolls ended up being a sufficient source of companionship. Ugh, that is a weird thought.
Then, I started to think about the idea from a different perspective. Maybe the dolls are actually seen as another rung of human potentiality and participation. After all, people are allowed to “experience” love in many other forms such as movies, music, poetry, novels, and even video games. What if these dolls could be the next step of being able to feel a connection with a replica of a person?
No matter how much I thought, vibrators it still didn’t add up. I could not figure out why someone would deem this acceptable, let alone yearn for the experience. Then it hit me; could these dolls actually be beneficial for mentally challenged people?
The answer is yes! Some professionals point out that, these dolls can ‘teach’ people who have not been able to develop intimacy skills the basics through the model. Furthermore, the positive effects go beyond that, as contact with the dolls is said to help reduce depression, loneliness, and anxiety. This would be particularly beneficial for those living alone and far away from family.
Therefore, it got me thinking, maybe Austin sex dolls are not as bizarre as they initially appeared. While I may not be running out to buy one, it is hard to argue against their potential for users with mental health issues.
Moving on, when we discuss Austin sex dolls further, one can not ignore the debate on the morality and ethical implications of these dolls. Could they be viewed as a dehumanizing object? There are so many questions that are currently unanswered. However, my own opinion is that dolls have the potential to be used positively, as long as the user is aware of the potential risks.
Also, off late, there has been a surge in the production of sex dolls that look like children. It raises an even bigger ethical dilemma. While one can argue that these dolls are just meant for role play and vibrators to ‘crush’ certain fantasies, there could be more sinister consequences at play.
To sum up, I am still torn on whether I think Austin sex dolls are morally acceptable. On the one hand, the positive effects on mental health could be significant, on the other hand, there are still so many ethical implications that remain unanswered. What do you think?