Theos-Talk Archives (August 1998 Message tt00223)

Jerry Schueler wrote:
>
> I know that Chuck can take care of himself, but I have to mention
> here that Crowley (probably not regarded highly on this list, but oh well)
> tried an experiment and went several months without sex, then went
> several months with constant sex. When he compared the two
> intervals, his writing, creativity, and spiritual perceptions were the
> same during both intervals. He concluded that sex makes little
> difference. I tried a somewhat similar experiement years ago
> with the same result. Sex or celibacy makes little difference.
>

Daniel Caldwell replies:

But Jerry, several months without sex may not tell us anything one way
or the other.  The time period may not be long enough in order to see if
there are real differences or not.  Maybe several years would be needed
or even longer.

Also there may be other factors/conditions that are also needed; not
just abstinence from sex.  Were you vegetarian doing this same period?
etc.

Also during that period of time, did Crowley or you think about sex,
etc.?