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On the one hand, dating applications multiply our options by enabling us to explore beyond our social circles, develop feelings of belonging to specific communities, and increase feelings of empowerment when it comes to dating. On the other hand, dating applications can unfortunately open the gate to a flood of online violence, ghosting, fetishization, or even to the exacerbation of the anxiety that comes with option overload (too many options can feel like not enough!).

The Night Confessions event aims to be a safer space for exploring and discussing the wonders and miseries of dating apps. To do so, journalist and columnist Laïma A. Gérald (Club Sexu, URBANIA, ELLE Québec) engages with three guests with various expertise in order to better understand the issues generated by these algorithm-based virtual worlds.

Last but not least, comedian Erika Suarez will tell us about her relationship with dating apps with frankness, transparency, and… perhaps too much information. Having met her partner on a dating application, she considers these platforms to be rich tools of empowerment in the dating world for women and queer folks.

The Night Confessions event, which delves into some of the Sex, Desire, and Data exhibit’s key themes, will be complemented with several intimate testimonials. Come prick up your ears!