management lessons learned from online sex FAQs

Have an Escape Route
from soc-subculture.bondage.bdsm
Q: What is a "safeword"?
A: Everyone has their own favorite safeword. I use Yellow! to mean "Something's too intense; I need you to lighten up, but I don't want to stop the scene," and I use Red! to mean "I'm in trouble and I want everything to stop now, no more games, scene over, let me outta here!" Some people have one flavor of safeword, and use "aardvark" or some other weird word. It's a safety valve for when things get out of control.

Remember Where You Came From
from soc-subculture.bondage.bdsm
Q: How can I learn to be a good bottom?
A: If you find yourself manipulating your top, trying to coerce them into giving you what you want, then you're what is called a pushy bottom. The best tops are those who started at the bottom.

Take Action
from alt.sex.fetish.diapers
Q: I find most disposable diapers available today to be inadequate; what can I do?
A: Call your favorite diaper company and tell them they make woefully inadequate diapers. However, remember the fact that nothing is leak-proof and babies need changing often.

Stay Positive
from soc.singles
Q: How come nice guys don't get laid?
A: Nice guys do get laid; it's guys who whine a lot who generally don't.

Be Inclusive
from soc.singles
Q: Do I have to be single to post on soc.singles?
A: The only requirement is that you have been single at some time in your life, know someone who was, or are interested in some of the subjects that people meeting either of these conditions have been known to talk about.

Be Realistic
from soc.singles
Q: What, exactly, are "Disney Chemicals"?
A: Disney Chemicals refers to the hypothesized fizzy brain chemicals that can cause a person to believe in happily-ever-afters, the impending appearance of the prince/princess of one's dreams on one's doorstep, and an eternity of true love and blissful togetherness.

Maintain Your Balance
from alt.sex.fetish.fashion
Q: Do you have any tips on learning how to walk in high heels?
A: Jeffrey Hurwit writes: "Think of a line, like the blade of an ice skate, under the middle of your foot from heel to toe, and try to center your weight over it for each foot as you walk. You'll want something or someone handy to help steady yourself while you're getting the knack."

Be Tactful
from the Celibate FAQ
Q: How can you tell people you are celibate?
A: "I am not of an erotic disposition."