Treena Orchard
Anthropologist and associate professor in the School of Health Studies at Western University, author of Sticky, Sexy, Sad, who researches sexuality, gender, and digital cultures and engages in public scholarship.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 41min
Treena Orchard, "Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps" (Aevo, U Toronto Press, 2024)
Treena Orchard, an anthropologist and associate professor, dives deep into her memoir, "Sticky, Sexy, Sad," exploring the complexities of swipe culture and dating apps. She shares her reluctant venture into online dating, revealing the darker realities like ghosting and misogyny that lurk behind the glossy façade. Treena emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity and genuine connections in a swipe-dependent world, while also critiquing the sanitized narratives of modern entrepreneurship in dating. Her unique blend of personal narrative and anthropological insight offers a compelling look into contemporary relationships.
Nov 26, 2025 • 41min
Treena Orchard, "Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps" (Aevo, U Toronto Press, 2024)
Treena Orchard, an anthropologist and author, explores the chaotic world of dating apps in her memoir, Sticky, Sexy, Sad. She shares her personal journey from a lifelong luddite to a reluctant swipe culture participant, emphasizing the emotional toll of ghosting and the addictive nature of these platforms. Treena critiques the 'girl boss' persona on apps like Bumble and discusses the ethics of writing about personal experiences while fostering understanding. Her insights reveal the complex interplay of intimacy, identity, and technology in modern romance.
