Sex is the backbone of human societythe glue that holds us together; yet sex often drives us apart. Its potential for ecstasy carries with it the latency of misery. We know, because we have experienced both. What we have learned, we want to share with you. For over 50 years, we've been talking to and working with women to better understand woman's sexuality and its relationship to today's society. We've listened intently to what they had to say about their sexual feelings, beliefs, and desires. We've gathered information, made assumptions, and compiled massive data into conclusions that make sense to us. We're keenly aware that, in writing this book, we're both using and rejecting cultural norms; we're making bold conclusions and providing data that's startling to some.