ReVibe

Index

• Introduction
• Research
• Problem Statement & Data Synthesis
• Ideation
• Product Renders
• Application Design
• Interactive Prototype

Introduction

ReVibe is a Sextech solution that is specifically tailored and designed for paraplegic(wheel chair bound) penis owners by carefully considering their pain points they face during self pleasure. This solution is a means for them to experience self pleasure considering their physical limitations.

Project Type - College Project(Group of 2)
Duration - 1 month
My roles - Reddit Research, UX Mapping, Ideation, Sitemap, UI Design, Product Design

Research Methodology

Research reveals significant issues: 95% of men with paralysis experience ejaculatory function problems, 75% face erectile dysfunction, and 39% suffer from reduced libido.

Primary Research

What is the importance of sexual pleasure?

A talk with paraplegic army veteran
Question: Are you aware of the intersection of Sexual Health and technology?
Answer: “Unfortunately I don’t. I haven’t come across anything that talks about us and our needs. Due to my condition, I’m now part of the minorities and to be honest, who do I even speak to about this? I do have a group of friends who are fellow paraplegics, but even among us we don’t dare to speak about this due to our own apprehensions”

Question: Do you consider the potential for elevating the conversation to a larger platform for advocacy on sexual health rights for paraplegic men
Answer: “It definitely is. If it’s so difficult for someone like me who is fairly educated, I feel it would even difficult for the ones who aren’t. We definitely get the rehabilitations we need- physical and mental therapy, but I never spoke about this even with my physician. So, it’s not just among me and my friends, but it should be made normal to talk about with our own doctors.”

Unfortunately we were not able to continue our interview with the veteran because of the discomfort he faced on such a sensitive topic

Subreddits we used to gather information

• r/sex
• r/disabled
• r/askreddit
• r/sextoys
• r/disabledsex
• r/askmen

Apart from the data that was already present on reddit, we wanted to ask our question:
"I'm Male, 26 and have been bound to a wheelchair for 1.5 years. I have little to no sensation below my waist. Wanted to ask my fellow disabled men out here how you experience self-pleasure. Any tips or experiences to share? What helped you guys experience sexual pleasure again?"

We figured that we get more responses when there is a personal touch to the question asked.

We gathered the responses, filtered them out and organised them

Insights:

• Achieving erection is not easy as there is not feeling in the genital area
• Loss of muscle control below waist
• Ejaculation gets difficult
• Orgasm is not the same, it feels like release of tension and legs become less spastic and loose
• 90% of men lose the ability to orgasm just by normal masturbation using hand
• Specific types of vibrations help men ejaculate
• Many users mentioned sex toy named HotOctopuss, that helped them orgasm and ejaculate
• Reduced libido
• Rehabilitation centers did not consider sexuality as a problem at all. Most men were asked to live with this sexual frustration
• Escort service was sometimes used to help the men, some found this to be immoral

Secondary Research

From research papers and articles

• Orgasm may be generated cerebrally without afferent input from the genitals by stimulating the septal area of the brain.
• The prostate, or “male G spot,” is a small organ that can provide pleasure. It is located inside the body, between the base of the penis and the rectum.
• Some common erogenous zones include: The lips, Inner thighs, lower abdomen/pubic area, The nipples, The perineum Earlobes, Buttocks
• Rehabilitation : When natural stimulation does not produce ejaculation in men with Spinal Cord Injury(SCI), penile vibratory stimulation (PVS) is advised.
• SCI had a significant impact on sexual arousal and orgasm physiological response, although the sexual desire perception was not significantly altered
• Pulseplate technology is a type of vibration that allows paralysed people to orgasm. Click here to view the article

From podcasts

SexTech? What is it?

SexTech is technology, and technology-driven ventures, designed to enhance, innovate and disrupt in every area of human sexuality and human sexual experience. The goal of SexTech is to create new and innovative ways to enhance human sexual experiences, as well as to improve sexual health and education.

“Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity”
World Health Organization identifies good sexual health as a human right and this right includes both freedom and entitlement.

Landscape of Sextech

Competitor Analysis

Data Synthesis

In this stage, we analysed our raw research data and synthesized the information into a more understandable manner.

Problem Statement

“Paraplegic penis owners often do not have the ability to experience self pleasure due to their physical condition.”

Redefined Target User Group

Persona

We segregated the data we had into goals and challenges

Story of a Paraplegic

Ideation

Goals:

• A functional and user-friendly SexTech product tailored to the needs of paraplegic men.
• Enhanced sexual experiences and improved overall sexual well-being for the target user group.
• A model for inclusive product development in the field of sexual wellness technology.
• Increased awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by paraplegic men in the context of sexual well-being.

Limitations:

• The project focuses specifically on paraplegic men, potentially excluding other segments of the population with different mobility challenges.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, ethical considerations and user privacy must be maintained throughout the project.

This project aims to contribute to a more comprehensive and compassionate approach to sexual well-being technology, ensuring that individuals with paraplegia are not left underserved in their pursuit of fulfilling sexual lives.

After multiple discussions, we decided to come up with a sextoy, later on we had an idea to create an application to go along as well:

Product Ideation:

Application Ideation:

We brainstormed further, did branding ideas and came up with the name ReVibe. With whatever ideas we had collected, we decided to go further with the design because of the time constraints.

Design and Prototype

We had a clear picture of what we wanted to do, but included new ideas as well during designing phase as well.

Product Design

We addressed the different pain points users face when using a sextoy. The HotOctpuss was an inspiration, but we considered its limitations and designed a product that focuses on paraplegic penis owners.

Application Design

Information Architecture

After multiple iterations, we came up with an IA to give a clarity on the flow of the app.

Wireframes

Design Library

Prototype

Conclusion

Beyond a sex toy, ReVibe is an innovation that redefines the landscape of intimate exploration, breaking free from limitations. This application promises an unparalleled experience, celebrating the uniqueness of every individual's intimate journey. Users gain control over the ReVibe device through the app, become part of an exclusive community, access tutorials on sexual and personal health, and craft an anonymous avatar — all seamlessly integrated to enhance their experience.

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