Would you ever use Facebook to get sex?

And so to bed: popular networking sites can be far more than just social
10 April 2012

Ever had a friend request from someone on Facebook and, when you check out who it is that's asking, you realise you've never laid eyes on them (except in their profile picture)?

Well, I'm sorry to tell you they are after only one thing.

It seems that these days, arranging a bit of action over the internet, whether via Bebo, Facebook, Twitter or any of the other many social networking sites out there, is as much standard practice as saying: "Get your coat, you've pulled."

Indeed, at least four of my Twitter followers appear to be girls looking for sex.

Why they chose me, I couldn't say. So I went along to King's Cross to ask Londoners whether they have ever Twittered (or used any social networking site) for sex.

Yes
CJ, 20, fundraiser
It wasn't my primary goal for using a networking site but it happened — a few times actually. I see someone I like, add them as a friend, have a chat, see if we're compatible, go out and have a good time and see if it has a happy ending.

No
Richard, 25, teacher
I can categorically say no. My sex life is led by my faith, so being Christian I don't really think it's a moral way to operate. It's a lifestyle choice and it's not the one I choose.

No
Carla, 23, fundraiser
I don't really like to sleep with people that I'm not in a relationship with. If I were to meet someone online and end up in a relationship, then that would be fine, but I wouldn't just contact them for sex.

Yes
Kristian, 22, visionary
Facebook has turned me into a dog. You see a picture, you feel a little funky, you send a fruity message — it has worked loads of times.

No
Isaac, 20, musician
It's not really my cup of tea. I like to do things the natural way, I suppose. I just think there are too many freaks out there.

No
Jeff, 30, engineer
Other people can do what they want but I don't really need to do it. I've got a girlfriend already and she probably wouldn't like it if I did.

Yes
Josh, 20, professional musician
It's embarrassing but I just wanted to try it out. I put some pictures up of myself and found a girl and said: "Do you want to meet up?" I wouldn't do it again.

No
Maktuno, 25, project development worker
If you're going to find a truly satisfying relationship it's not going to be through finding sex on a social networking site. Also, I'm married. I met my wife in church, we have a lovely relationship, and that would ruin things.

No
Ed, 23, unemployed
I think it might be a bit dangerous and impersonal. My friend did it and she had fun but I would be worried about being alone with someone I'd met online.

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