best way to escape and create a slug

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hey guys

im somehow confused in using proper functions to escape and create a slug

i used this :

$slug_title = mysql_real_escape_string()($mtitle);

but someone told me not to use it and use urlencode()

which one is better for slugs and security

as i can see in SO , it inserts - between words :

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/941270/validating-a-slug-in-django

thanx in advanced

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