Dating

Vinka was a primarily monogamous society, with lifelong partnerships. There was limited polyamory, however, called chipka. Kings often had multiple partners, as did those in the Ili. Generally, however, the other partners were eliza rather than actual spouses.

Most Vinkan youth were expected to have casual romantic encounters (not culminating in intercourse) from about the age of 11 to the age of 19, at which point most were expected to have decided on a mate. They were not generally allowed to have steady relationships until the age of 16, and were expected to maintain chastity until after the age of 19. Exceptions were made for eliza, who often became sexually active with their Iliza soon after reaching puberty and becoming fertile.