The very best was actually a series of three. First two were with an Ivory soap solution. The third was a clear water rinse. I was between my two marriages and spending a lot of time with a long time colleague and friend. She was a nursing instructor at one of our local universities. She had observed that one of the problems with my marriages had been "boring sex."
She had been a long time friend and colleague. We had taught several classes together in the School of Nursing. I trusted her, especially as she recounted the several ways my intimacy practices were dull and unimaginative. She set out upon a "curriculum" to prepare me for future intimate relationships. She soon confirmed what I already knew . . . she was a fine teacher.
One of my colleagues in San Francisco had noted in one of our sessions "there are a finite number of orifices in the human body and a fine number of things one can insert into them." Suddenly, I had a challenge to see if that might be true.
I knew that there were people who enjoyed anal sex but in 20 years and a failed marriage, I had not experienced it. Now I had a coach/teacher.
It happened that we both had schedules that were flexible Wednesday afternoons. I arrived at her home on a beautiful spring day. As we were greeting one another, I could look beyond the dining room to the master bedroom. Covering the bed were several large black bath towels. I must have gulped. I don't think I said a word. My teacher announced the curriculum for the afternoon. "Today's lesson is 'anal intercourse.'"
Maria's family was from Cuba. Today, as we went about our assigned tasks, the aroma of Cuban dishes wafted from the kitchen.
She clarified the situation. "For you, there will be enemas until clear. I've already taken care of me. My insides are squeaky clean."
There are powerful "game-changing" experiences the details of which fade in time. Not this one.