William LeClair
In the modern age of security and wireless everything, privacy is on everyone’s mind – except in our most intimate moments. In 2017 and 2018, some privacy issues came to light regarding some of the Lovense sex toys designed not only for personal use but for couples to enjoy intimate moments together, even when at a great distance from each other.
Are Lovense sex toys spying on its users?
Technically? No, Lovense has had it in their agreements that users agree they’re allowed to record audio while the app is in use. This previous “feature” has since been removed and historically only affected Android users.
So, why does it matter what information is or may potentially be available when someone chooses to use a sex toy, either solo or with a partner at a distance?
Beyond the violation of someone’s most intimate moments, there is something to be said for having a feeling of trust when dealing with any company – and sex toy companies, in particular. Many individuals question whether they can trust these companies at all and if that means they should give them their business or go elsewhere.
In this article, we’ll help you understand what happened to cause privacy to be a concern, what Lovense did and did not do in response, and fill you in on what you can expect from these toys and your personal security now.