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I’ve been struggling when it comes to BDSM and other forms of play and relationships, as I have a Mech Cybertronian-based sexuality where I don’t find humans — or myself — attractive in romantic or sexual ways. Because of this I’m struggling to find a Cybertronian cosplayer play-partner, and I don’t know how to openly communicate my sexuality with potential partners or find a community to share my sexual and romantic interests. Especially as a Non-cis Masc.
Thank you so much,
Cybertronic_Seeker
Dear Seeker,
Well, there’s certainly more to your question than meets the eye.
It’s ironic, perhaps, that so many of the advances in sexbot technology have focused on making them as close to human as possible, instead of exploring the possibilities at the other extreme. There are, after all, plenty of humans readily available. But folks with your proclivities have to search a little harder.
There’s a wide world of mechasexuals out there, from your basic tailpipe-humping mechanophiliac (one such fellow who’s been the subject of several articles claims to have banged the helicopter from the 1980s TV series Airwolf) to an annual conference called Arse Elektronika, launched in 2007, which explores sex and technology (the 2025 event, Plug & Play!, is happening this month in Vienna, Austria).
However, Seeker, you’re after a very specific niche here, and as you’ve discovered, that makes it even more difficult to scratch your particular itch. I mean, I’m assuming that most people who watched Transformers One saw Megatron and thought to themselves, “OK, would.” But that’s a bit less committed than what you’re searching for.
Don’t despair, though! If you can afford it, consider checking out one or more of the many yearly Transformers conventions held across the U.S. TFCon Los Angeles is happening this month; TFCon Chicago is coming up in October. BotCon will be in Ft. Wayne, Indiana in June. Immersing yourself in the Cybertronian subculture will give you more opportunities to find like-minded people. Honestly, those conversations are inevitable at the after-hours parties.
One thing that’s very important in all this, Seeker: At the end of the day, the partners you’ll be playing with are human. You need to be aware and respectful of their desires and needs, too, whether they dovetail with your own or not. Make sure all expectations are clear; unless you’ve discussed it, at the end of the night, you can’t just roll out.
xoxo, Kiki
Thank you so much,
Cybertronic_Seeker
Dear Seeker,
Well, there’s certainly more to your question than meets the eye.
It’s ironic, perhaps, that so many of the advances in sexbot technology have focused on making them as close to human as possible, instead of exploring the possibilities at the other extreme. There are, after all, plenty of humans readily available. But folks with your proclivities have to search a little harder.
There’s a wide world of mechasexuals out there, from your basic tailpipe-humping mechanophiliac (one such fellow who’s been the subject of several articles claims to have banged the helicopter from the 1980s TV series Airwolf) to an annual conference called Arse Elektronika, launched in 2007, which explores sex and technology (the 2025 event, Plug & Play!, is happening this month in Vienna, Austria).
However, Seeker, you’re after a very specific niche here, and as you’ve discovered, that makes it even more difficult to scratch your particular itch. I mean, I’m assuming that most people who watched Transformers One saw Megatron and thought to themselves, “OK, would.” But that’s a bit less committed than what you’re searching for.
Don’t despair, though! If you can afford it, consider checking out one or more of the many yearly Transformers conventions held across the U.S. TFCon Los Angeles is happening this month; TFCon Chicago is coming up in October. BotCon will be in Ft. Wayne, Indiana in June. Immersing yourself in the Cybertronian subculture will give you more opportunities to find like-minded people. Honestly, those conversations are inevitable at the after-hours parties.
One thing that’s very important in all this, Seeker: At the end of the day, the partners you’ll be playing with are human. You need to be aware and respectful of their desires and needs, too, whether they dovetail with your own or not. Make sure all expectations are clear; unless you’ve discussed it, at the end of the night, you can’t just roll out.
xoxo, Kiki
