Simone Schneider is a visiting researcher at the University of Amsterdam and a doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge.

Simone studies cultural and social processes in the realms of intimacy and sexuality. In her dissertation, she examines norms, meanings, and practices of infidelity in intimate relationships. As part of this project, she conducts qualitative interviews with people who experienced infidelity, and a discourse analysis of dating platforms geared at infidelity. Through the lens of infidelity, Simone engages with wider questions around social norms, morality, and inequality.

Schneider, S. (2025) “‘Because like if you feel guilty, then it’s usually a sign’: On the role of emotions in conceptualising infidelity.” Emotions and Society, online first. Editor’s Choice.

Schneider, S. (2025) “‘Some kind of cheating’: Boundary transgressions and open relationships.” Sexualities, online first.

Schneider, S. & Velthuis, O. (2025) “Managing intimacy: How sex workers negotiate boundaries on webcam platforms.” Sexualities, online first.

Schneider, S. “Caring for yourself and caring for your partner? The discursive legitimisation of infidelity on dating platforms.” Revise and Resubmit at New Media & Society.