This summer I attended a conference for The American Association of Sex Educators, counselors, & Therapists www.AASECT.org

A beautiful presentation was made by Dr. Gina Ogden.www.GinaOgden.com

Dr. Ogden was the first person to really study the heart and soul of sex in the biggest survey of its kind.

It is called the ISIS Survery. (Integrating Sexuality & Spirituality)

3,810-the number of women and men who answered the ISIS survey giving us a whole new window into what makes sex cosmic! ! !

18 - 86-the age range of ISIS respondents

78-the percent who say, “Sex is much more than intercourse; it involves all of me-body, mind, heart, and soul.”

32-the percent who say sexual desire has been a source of guilt

68-the percent who’ve experienced sexual ecstasy

86-the percent who say a spiritual element is necessary for sexual satisfaction

27-the percent who experienced sexual abuse in childhood

81-the percent who say honesty and sharing deep feelings help sex feel spiritual

63-the percent who say letting go of control helps sex feel spiritual

61-the percent who say safety is important to their sexual well-being

4,412-the number of times ISIS respondents mentioned spiritual, emotional, and relational aspects of sexual experience

23-the number of times ISIS respondents mentioned genital stimulation and intercourse.

You can take the ISIS Survery http://www.womanspirit.net/ISIS_Survey.pdf

You can listen to Dr. Ogden’s interview at http://personallifemedia.com/podcasts/tantra-kama-sutra/episode020-gina-ogden-cosmic-sex.html

Warmth and blessings,
Francesca