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To: "VOCALIST" <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Pre-performance abstinence
Date sent: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 14:42:30 -0500
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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.

I have no idea for men. But I do know that the same "myth?" exists in the
world of sports. Men needing to hold onto their testosterone reserves or
something. Who knows....

Alleson Aering