ABSTRACT

In planning for magnificent sex, extraordinary lovers talked about creating an environment for sex that would reflect their specific, personal preferences as well as their goals for that particular encounter. Most people emphasized the need to set up a private, safe space. Participants emphasized that they could only describe their own preferred environment and not anyone else’s. In addition to preparing their bedrooms, several people spoke about how they prepared their bodies for magnificent sex. Specifically, some thought that taking the time to groom themselves physically, which might include bathing, special clothing and attention to personal hygiene, contributed to the quality of their sexual experiences. Extraordinary lovers endorsed a range of different activities for building good feelings with their partners. Many said that having a good conversation before sex could be helpful. Setting up the bedroom for sex is a favorite topic of sex manuals and lifestyle magazines.