Pleasure Tech & Poop Rides: China’s Next Big Ideas | 488

About this episode

The episode explores bizarre innovations from China, including smart sex toys and vehicles with built-in toilets, questioning the future of comfort and convenience.

What happens when innovation answers questions no one asked… but now we can’t stop thinking about? This week on Hysteria 51 , David is joined once again by Kevin Crispin of Behind Beautiful Things as they dive headfirst into a double dose of eyebrow-raising tech straight out of China—where the future is getting very personal. First up, Chinese manufacturers are rethinking intimacy with next-gen smart sex toys designed to push boundaries, blur lines, and maybe make your Wi-Fi a little too self-aware. Are these devices the dawn of a new era in human connection—or the beginning of a Black Mirror episode we accidentally opted into? Then, we shift gears—literally—as Chinese automakers roll out vehicles equipped with built-in toilets. That’s right. Commutes just got… efficient. But is this the ultimate road trip upgrade, or a porcelain-powered sign we’ve gone too far in the name of convenience? From bedroom tech to bathroom cars, we’re unpacking the wild intersection of innovation, culture, and “who approved this?” energy. Along the way, we’ll explore what it all says about the future of comfort, privacy, and just how far humanity is willing to go to avoid being mildly inconvenienced…

People in this episode

Host: David

Guest: Kevin Crispin

Topics covered

• innovation
• technology
• intimacy
• transportation
• culture
• convenience

Keywords

• China
• smart sex toys
• built-in toilets
• innovation
• technology
• Hysteria 51
• Kevin Crispin
• intimacy
• transportation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Behind Beautiful Things, Hysteria 51

Products: smart sex toys, vehicles equipped with built-in toilets

Places: China

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