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Lifelong luddite Treena Orchard was a newly sober woman coming off a much-needed break from relationships, reluctantly taking the digital plunge by downloading a dating app. Instead of the fun, easy experiences advertised on swiping platforms, she discovered endless upkeep, ghosting, fleeting moments of sexual connection, and a steady flow…

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1 author picked Sticky, Sexy, Sad as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

As someone who has never been on a dating app, I was not wholly prepared for the revelations I found within the pages of Treena Orchard's riveting book. Not only does the author deliver on the promise of introducing us to the addictive nature of the dating app swipe culture within the context of feminism, she does so in an engaging, smart, and relatable way. The read is indeed Sticky and Sexy. Sad only when I came to the end of this addictive book!

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