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I have opened a can of worms. Will I have to eat them?

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May 11, 2006 - 5:17pm — Laurie Notch

Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy. Have I ever stumbled into a touchy research project. I posted ads on Craigslist and My Space for people to take a survey on "alternative sensuality." (Ok, let's call a spade a spade: "kinky" sex.) I am trying to conduct a serious ethnographic study as my anthropological training dictates. The flow of information from people "in the life" is torrential, but my "vanilla" friends (and I'm as vanilla as they come) are quite upset that I am exploring the "seamy underbelly" of society.

Man, this topic's as raw-nerve-tapping as abortion, liberal politics, and gay marriage. What is wrong with this society? Why are we in the dark ages when it comes to human sexuality? Man, now I know how Kinsey felt when he conducted his research. Well, if any of you out there are not put off, repulsed, or just plain chicken shit, then I invite you to take either of my surveys. This is a serious study to determine what makes us tick (and kink).

You can email me at torquedtales@aol.com

Please specify "In the Life" survey (if you live the alternative lifestyle) or "Vanilla" survey (if you have little or no clue about the subject matter).

Comments

May 12, 2006 - 8:18am — Mister E
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Worm Pie

Laurie, were you really surprised that those people not 'in the life' seem upset that you are exploring these issues? Wouldn't that be wholly expected from those persons? Surely that's a defining factor as to WHY they are not 'in the life'?

Well I don't know the actual reactions that you have received and maybe what you meant was you have been surprised at the degree to which people have gotten upset.

For the record I'm in my OWN life, I find it's the best way.

J.