In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Treena Orchard, an anthropologist and researcher who studies gender, sexuality and health among marginalized groups. Our discussion was mainly about her experiences and research on the modern dating landscape through the use of dating apps and how as a society and culture our ideas of mating and creating relationships are evolving. And how it has become ever more difficult to date and find connection. Follow Treena at: - Website: https://treenaorchard.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treenaorchard/ - X: https://x.com/stickysexysad (00:00) Intro (02:36) Treena's thoughts on the author Chris Krauss (05:10) What shaped Treena's world views and how she became a feminist (07:43) Treena's PhD in sex work and her experience in India (11:43) Treena's dating experience in the modern dating landscape (13:52) How has the dating landscape changed compared to the old days? (17:23) How men can date outside of digital apps (20:33) How are dating apps affecting our relationships? (24:11) The algorithms used on dating apps (26:20) What makes good dating profile pictures? (27:33) Has the male and female gaze changed in the age of dating apps? (29:17) Discussing Treena's dating stats (32:52) Dating apps should be designed to be more inclusive and facilitate better interactions (35:47) How Treena would design a dating app (40:26) Could menopause in women be pushed back from men dating older women? (43:25) Are AI sexbots good for our society? (54:33) Treena's current status with dating apps (55:25) Closing (56:36) Outro

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