Some individuals on the asexual spectrum are exploring AI companionship as a way to experience intimacy without sexual activity.Kor, a 35-year-old artist who identifies as aegosexual, spent months role-playing with the AI platform SpicyChat, creating complex narratives featuring characters from popular media.For Kor, the activity serves as a slow-building, fantasy-based form of arousal without desire for real-life sexual encounters.

Similarly, other asexual and aromantic individuals have used AI chatbots to reconnect with emotional or sensual feelings, especially during periods of solitude or relationship transitions.Companies like Eva AI have promoted their AI platforms specifically to asexual users, highlighting that intimate experiences can occur without sex.

However, many in the asexual community caution against framing AI companionship as a widespread need for asexual people, emphasizing that most asexual individuals maintain fulfilling human relationships, whether platonic or romantic.Experts note that AI can offer emotional engagement but cannot fully replicate genuine companionship.While some users find comfort and exploration in AI, excessive use may lead to isolation or emotional strain.Overall, AI companionship is a niche phenomenon among asexual communities, reflecting personal experimentation rather than a common trend.