The Fellatio Modification Project

BY KUANG-YI KU

The Fellatio Modification Project is a speculative application of the biological techniques of dentistry and tissue engineering. In the field of dentistry, the oral cavity is commonly described as having only three functions: aesthetics, pronunciation, and mastication. But what about the fourth function: sex?

Left unspoken and undiscussed in dentistry textbooks, The Fellatio Modification Project looked at bodily transformation aimed at enhancing sensory pleasure during oral sex, particularly in male gay culture. Through workshops and talks, dentist and artist Kuang-Yi Ku discussed the interrelations between sex, technology and society in the pursuit of physical pleasure. The Project also raised questions about the extremes and intentions of changing and enhancing our bodies.