I'll be the first to admit, I've been slow to get on the Twitter bandwagon. I still don't use it as much as I probably should, but I'm really starting to see the value it has as a networking and marketing tool.
For example, last night Mark and I decided to conduct a little (nerdy) experiment. We simultaneously posted links to his most popular site - ImOnRecess.com - which features free games, videos, tv shows and movies (it's a pretty cool site and you should check it out!). Our purpose was to determine how much of an impact posting the link on Twitter and Facebook would have - and it was pretty cool to watch the traffic spike! (Yes, we are nerds).
Perhaps my hesitation around Twitter has been based on the number of porn and related sites that "follow" me. Or perhaps it's just that I'm so busy with school, work and establishing this business that Twitter gets pushed to the back of my mind (Facebook, on the other hand? I'm there!). Either way, Twitter has gained new respect from me for helping me to discover a new blog ... SexualityToday. The author of this blog is Stephen Snyder, a psychiatrist from New York City. His blog is interesting and relevant to this field, and I thought you might enjoy it.
So ... enjoy!
- Candice
Monday, November 8, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Find me under 'Sexual Health Education'
Last week, while in the midst of a discussion with one of my CYW instructors, I realized something ... my life revolves around sex. You may be thinking "Well duh, you're making a career out of talking about it!", but until that moment I had not realized just how much of my life - both professional and academic - is focused on this topic.
The more I think about it, the happier I feel.
I consider myself to be very fortunate - I am building a life and career around something I love to do, albeit slowly. I get to talk about what I think is an absolutely fascinating subject, and only some of the people I encounter look at me like I've lost my marbles. Of course, I wouldn't be here if I were doing it all on my own.
In fact, Sex Ed Central wouldn't exist if it weren't for Mark Garland, Owner of Analyzed Marketing Solutions and my wonderful, supportive life partner.
Mark has helped me take my "dream job" and build it into a reality. Not only did he see my potential and encourage me to "go for it!" - he has helped me to put my business together and continually helps me to figure out where to go next. He has put together this website, taught me how to use it, and is constantly fixing it when I mess things up. Thanks to his amazing internet marketing and SEO work, people are actually able to find me amongst the millions of websites out there. In fact, if you go to google.ca and search for "sexual health education" (without the quotations), you will find this site listed on the first page. Out of over 53 MILLION results, I'm in the top 10. How awesome is that?
This post is dedicated to you, Mark, for all that you have done for me. THANK YOU for your help and support, your skills and knowledge, and your willingness to listen to me talk about sex on a daily basis. Thank you for not complaining when I pack our apartment with a thousand condoms and dozens of boxes of educational materials, and thanks most of all for believing in me.
Now, who wants to talk about sex?
- Candice
p.s. Here's the poster for my workshop on Wednesday!
The more I think about it, the happier I feel.
I consider myself to be very fortunate - I am building a life and career around something I love to do, albeit slowly. I get to talk about what I think is an absolutely fascinating subject, and only some of the people I encounter look at me like I've lost my marbles. Of course, I wouldn't be here if I were doing it all on my own.
In fact, Sex Ed Central wouldn't exist if it weren't for Mark Garland, Owner of Analyzed Marketing Solutions and my wonderful, supportive life partner.
Mark has helped me take my "dream job" and build it into a reality. Not only did he see my potential and encourage me to "go for it!" - he has helped me to put my business together and continually helps me to figure out where to go next. He has put together this website, taught me how to use it, and is constantly fixing it when I mess things up. Thanks to his amazing internet marketing and SEO work, people are actually able to find me amongst the millions of websites out there. In fact, if you go to google.ca and search for "sexual health education" (without the quotations), you will find this site listed on the first page. Out of over 53 MILLION results, I'm in the top 10. How awesome is that?
This post is dedicated to you, Mark, for all that you have done for me. THANK YOU for your help and support, your skills and knowledge, and your willingness to listen to me talk about sex on a daily basis. Thank you for not complaining when I pack our apartment with a thousand condoms and dozens of boxes of educational materials, and thanks most of all for believing in me.
Now, who wants to talk about sex?
- Candice
p.s. Here's the poster for my workshop on Wednesday!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Ethical Promiscuity
It's almost here!
Wednesday, November 10 is the date of my very exciting and unique workshop is at the University of Guelph! I will be facilitating what promises to be a very interesting discussion. The workshop, entitled "Radical Relationships and Ethical Promiscuity" is sponsored by OPIRG and will be held on campus. If you're interested in more information, don't hesitate to contact me!
The purpose of this workshop is to open up discussion about issues that fall outside of the scope of "typical" sexual health education. We will be discussing what it means to be "promiscuous" - where the word comes from, how we internalize it, and what it means for our sexual relationships. We will look at such topic as pleasure in sexual encounters, safety and self-respect, and what it means to be "ethically promiscuous".
I'm very excited - this workshop has been in the planning stages for several months and I'm looking forward to returning to my Alma Mater to make it happen. The workshop is open to all genders, identities, orientations and preferences, and I hope to meet many new people.
I will keep you posted! As always, thanks for tuning in.
Candice :)
Wednesday, November 10 is the date of my very exciting and unique workshop is at the University of Guelph! I will be facilitating what promises to be a very interesting discussion. The workshop, entitled "Radical Relationships and Ethical Promiscuity" is sponsored by OPIRG and will be held on campus. If you're interested in more information, don't hesitate to contact me!
The purpose of this workshop is to open up discussion about issues that fall outside of the scope of "typical" sexual health education. We will be discussing what it means to be "promiscuous" - where the word comes from, how we internalize it, and what it means for our sexual relationships. We will look at such topic as pleasure in sexual encounters, safety and self-respect, and what it means to be "ethically promiscuous".
I'm very excited - this workshop has been in the planning stages for several months and I'm looking forward to returning to my Alma Mater to make it happen. The workshop is open to all genders, identities, orientations and preferences, and I hope to meet many new people.
I will keep you posted! As always, thanks for tuning in.
Candice :)
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