What if the future of sex technology wasn’t just about the next vibrating gadget, but about genuine human liberation? That’s the electrifying question at the heart of an upcoming panel that’s poised to be a major highlight at this year’s Sex Down South conference in Atlanta.
From September 4-6, the historic Courtland Grand Hotel will host the conference, and the minds behind SexTech n’ Chill are bringing a crucial conversation to the main stage. Their panel, “Liberation by Design: Building the SexTech We Want,” promises to be less of a lecture and more of a revolutionary town hall for the future of pleasure.
Dismantling a Broken System
Let’s be real: for all its innovation, the sextech landscape is riddled with problems. From social media platforms that censor educational content to venture capitalists who shy away from funding diverse, visionary founders, the industry often feels stuck in the past. This panel aims to tackle these issues head-on.
SexTech n’ Chill co-creators Sherri and Reuben Johnson are leading the charge. Their goal is to spark an honest discussion about the hurdles that are holding the industry back—think repressive laws, biased algorithms that sideline creators of color, and the financial gatekeeping that stifles true innovation.
“We want to have an intimate conversation about what’s missing in today’s sextech landscape and how we can build a more liberatory and ethical future together.” – Sherri & Reuben Johnson, co-creators of SexTech n’ Chill
This isn’t just talk. It’s about creating a blueprint for a better industry, and they’ve assembled a dream team of builders, creators, and thinkers to help draw it up.
Meet the Architects of a New Era
The lineup for this panel is a powerhouse of innovators who are already challenging the status quo. Each one brings a unique and vital perspective to the table:
- Glenise Kinard-Moore: The trailblazing CEO of SkiiMoo Tech and the mind behind The VDOM. She created a groundbreaking wearable prosthetic that offers on-demand erections without medication or surgery, directly addressing a need often overlooked by mainstream tech.
- Brian Dwayne: As the founder of BlkTouch, he’s creating a cinematic home for intimate content that specifically celebrates and centers Black audiences, filling a massive void in the market.
- Raven V. Faber: The founder of EngErotics is brilliantly merging the worlds of high-tech pleasure devices and wellness with premium CBD-infused body care, proving that pleasure and self-care are one and the same.
- 2AM Ricky: A genre-bending artist and the Chief Marketing Officer at The VDOM, he uses his platform in music and culture to challenge and shift outdated narratives around sexuality and identity.
- Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons: A professor at Emory University and a leading voice on sexual wellness, Dr. Hargons brings academic weight and deep insight into achieving sexual liberation, especially for marginalized communities.
Why This Conversation Matters Now
The panel is a perfect fit for the Sex Down South conference, an organization dedicated to transforming how we talk about sexuality by centering the voices that have historically been pushed to the margins: Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
“We exist to transform the way people experience, discuss, and educate around sexuality.” – Sex Down South Mission Statement
This “town hall” style discussion isn’t just about identifying problems; it’s about crowdsourcing solutions from the very people building the future. It’s a call to action for founders, activists, and creators to stop waiting for permission and start designing the inclusive, ethical, and truly liberatory technology we all deserve.
As the industry grapples with censorship and biased funding, conversations like this are more than just important—they’re essential for survival and growth. It’s a sign that the real innovation isn’t just happening in labs; it’s happening in community, led by visionaries who believe technology can, and should, set us free.
To be part of the conversation, find tickets for the Sex Down South conference and the “Liberation by Design” panel at SexDownSouth.com. For a 20% discount on your Enthusiast ticket, use the promo code FLYDUO.
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