To: "VOCALIST" <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Pre-performance abstinence
Date sent: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 23:02:28 -0500
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It works for me. It is relaxing, but at the same time there is an adreniline
"rush" that puts my focus on a different level. BTW, my husband and I both
teach college and the first week of class each semester is another great
time to get the above mentioned "rush".

> What do any of you know of that old adage of abstinence
> > > before performances
>
> > Logic would tell me that, at least for women, it's bunk. In fact,
> > anything that helps RELEASE TENSIONS has got to be good for the voice,
> > right?
> >
> >
>
> I have to agree with Karen here. Anything that involves relaxing--and sex
> qualifies--has only positive effects on my singing. Though I woundn't
want
> to burn too much energy right before a performance.