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 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.

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