ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces some of the patterns and sequences of elements which combine to produce magnificent sex. For some extraordinary lovers, it was the nature of their relationship that allowed for the emergence of individual qualities, which then led to magnificent sex. Specifically, for many extraordinary lovers, the characteristics of the relationship gave rise to the kinds of personal qualities which led to magnificent sex. For example, a relational atmosphere of trust, safety, intimacy and love might allow individuals to let go of and heal from negative messages heard or even trauma experienced during childhood or adolescence. There are numerous other combinations of relational qualities which engender individual development, which then results in magnificent sex. One can imagine almost any of the individual qualities of extraordinary lovers facilitating the relational characteristics which then lead to magnificent sex. For a minority of participants, what was essential to make sex magnificent was related to their particular erotic preferences.
