The growth of extramarital and non-monogamous dating platforms accompanies changes in contemporary affective and sexual dynamics, but continues to expose tensions with more traditional social values. In an interview, Sílvia Rubies addresses this issue, questioning the persistence of double standards between men and women. In the interview, Rubies highlights the contradiction that a woman is more socially punished for having lovers than a man in the same situation. These platforms reflect both the liberalization of customs and the resistances that still exist regarding female sexual behavior.
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"How is it possible that a woman is more punished for having lovers than a man?" - Sílvia Rubies
SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 10:42
Why this matters
This article is of interest to Portuguese-speaking readers who navigate or consider using online dating platforms, as it exposes the contradiction between the growing normalization of these tools and the unequal social judgments based on gender. Sílvia Rubies' analysis offers a critical perspective on social hypocrisy that directly affects those living these realities, especially women, at a time when technology continues to shape intimacy and relationships.
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