Kelly Bourdet

Kelly Bourdet

  • Why Telemedical Abortions Are the Future

    The field of telemedicine—the act of “visiting” a doctor remotely using internet video conferencing—is an exciting development that could change the lives of individuals living in remote areas or without access to reliable transportation.

  • Scanning the Future of 3D-Printed Sex Toys

    3D printing hasn’t quite hit its stride. Its primary appeal seems to be its novelty. 3D-printed sex toys are far from perfect or accessible. But as I saw first hand, their pioneers are hoping to change that.

  • Adam Harvey Wants to Cloak You from Drones

    The New York-based artist-engineer just revealed a new line of nickel-metalized garments, including hijab and a version of a burqa, that are designed to thwart IR-detection by thermal cameras.

  • Why So Many Booth Babes, CES 2013?

    Sure, booth babes are a gimicky grab for attention. But the gimick only works if the audience is male. And the presence of such a gendered gimick only serves to reinforce the idea that the tech world is largely by men and for men.

  • Porn's Good Guy: A Chat with James Deen

    James Deen, with his well-documented boyish good looks, has skyrocketed to stardom in a recent role in a film written by Bret Easton Ellis. Many porn stars have risen to mainstream prominence, but what is most intriguing about Deen’s newfound fame is...

  • Confronting Judgment

    Why do we blame the victims of sexual harassment?