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Treena Orchard in conversation with Alicia Cox Thomson
A special pre-Valentine’s Day event featuring anthropologist Treena Orchard, author of Sticky, Sexy, Sad, in conversation with culture writer and broadcaster Alicia Cox Thomson.
In this tech-saturated world and ever-changing social landscape, what does seeking connection mean and what role do dating apps play in relationships and romance? Dr. Orchard presents insights, personal experiences and practical, down-to-earth advice on navigating both digital and real-life connections.
This conversation explores the complexities of love, longing, and self-discovery and will resonate with parents, adults, and anyone curious about modern relationships.
A Different Drummer Books will be on site with books for sale and signing after the talk.
Borrow Sticky, Sexy, Sad from our collection
Treena Orchard is an anthropologist and associate professor in the School of Health Studies at Western University. She researches and engages in activist debates about sexuality, gender, and health among diverse cultural and digital communities. Deeply committed to public scholarship, she regularly writes for and is featured in leading online publications, including Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, and The Conversation. Her memoir Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture & the Darker Side of Dating Apps documents her rite of passage from dating app novice to savvy swipemaster.
Alicia Cox Thomson has been working in the media industry for over 20 years. Today, she writes about culture, design business, style and more for the Globe and Mail, Chatelaine and the CBC. You can also find her on-air as a columnist for CBC Radio's The Next Chapter championing her favourite books.
If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.
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