Social Media Mar 16, 2010
What Social Media has taught me about sex
You’ve probably heard or seen this quote posted on twitter by Avinash Kaushik, Google’s analytics evangelist: “Social media is like teen sex. Everyone wants to do it. No one actually knows how. When finally done, there is surprise it's not better."
You may not agree with his premise but you just can’t deny that sex and social media have a lot in common. Like many others, I am online every day, reading and sometimes experimenting with social media. But for the most part, I’m sitting on the sidelines. It reminds me of being sixteen all over again. Then I came across this post by Loyan Roylance from a conference he spoke at. Underneath the humour, he makes some very astute observations. If you don’t have five minutes to watch the video, I’ve captured the 12 key points he makes. Bottom line? Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. There’s good reason why everyone is doing it.
What Social Media has taught me about sex
- You can do it by yourself but it’s not as good.
- The first time is scary. People might think you’re doing it wrong.
- You don’t have to be perfect.
- B.S. doesn’t work. Transparency does.
- You can learn a lot from the experts. But no matter how much Dr Ruth knows, she can’t do it for you. If you really want to get something out of it, you’ve gotta do it yourself.
- Share your experiences, that’s how you learn.
- Knowing what your partner wants is very important.
- Experiment. There’s new tools to try. Be Creative.
- You can get a lot done in two minutes. It’s all about the relationship – having multiple touch-points. Even a quickie works.
- Be generous. The more you give, the more you’ll receive.
- Control is overrated. If you want the other person to contribute, give up control.
- Oh, and video can really enhance the experience.
What Social Media has taught me about sex
Lynn RidleyVice President | Creative
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