Evaluation and Development of a Safety-Oriented Chatbot for Women's Sexual Well-Being: A Feasibility Study Focused on Methodology - Takeaways - MDSpire

Evaluation and Development of a Safety-Oriented Chatbot for Women's Sexual Well-Being: A Feasibility Study Focused on Methodology

  • By

  • Alice E McGee

  • Guy Parsons

  • Liudmila Zhaunova

  • Alison Paul

  • Aliaksandr Kazlou

  • Yihan Xu

  • Heorhi Stsefanovich

  • Anna Klepchukova

  • András Meczner

  • April 1, 2026

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    The study developed an LLM-based chatbot, 'Expert', focusing on safety and holistic sexual well-being in health education.

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    Safety concerns in LLMs include generating misleading content, which can lead to inappropriate reassurance and harmful misconceptions.

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    A cross-functional team was assembled to identify hazards and mitigate risks during the chatbot's development.

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    User journey mapping and proof-of-concept testing informed design decisions and safety messaging for the chatbot.

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    The chatbot's core logic was established with rules for tone, scope, and handling sensitive topics to ensure safe interactions.

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Evaluation and Development of a Safety-Oriented Chatbot for Women's Sexual Well-Being: A Feasibility Study Focused on Methodology

  • by Alice E McGee, Guy Parsons, Liudmila Zhaunova, Alison Paul, Aliaksandr Kazlou, Yihan Xu, Heorhi Stsefanovich, Anna Klepchukova, András Meczner

  • April 1, 2026

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