The last few weeks I've been testing the key sound, first as how I perceive it from the first seminar, then again using the 20 minute mp3 from the second seminar. The first key sound, at least when I make it, is a bit more tense compared to the sound I make when listening to the 20 minute mp3. After some observation, this definitely produces different echo effects.

In the former case, the echo effects are a lot more "acute". I can only describe it as this because they feel "sharp", and my body tenses up easily, which I then have to constantly relax. The arousal does build into a full-body feeling, but I end up involuntarily shaking very quickly. When I was practicing with this more "tense" key sound, I would usually stop my practice at around the 10 minute mark because the echo effects were so intense (e.g. acute) that I was jittery and uncomfortable sitting in one spot. These were the effects I described at the end of my Success Story post.

Now in the latter case (mimicking the sound from the 20 minute mp3), I would first notice the resulting echo effects as more "diffuse". They were not "sharp" this time, but more gentle and less intense. And while I didn't feel as much pleasure from it, I was able to remain relaxed, with only a few muscle groups in the stomach and legs occasionally tensing up. With this more relaxed sound, I could easily sit through an entire 20 minute session with no discomfort.

Since my initial few test sessions, I have decided to model my key sounds as I hear them in the second seminar. To you more experienced folk, I'm sure this is a no-brainer. After all, relaxation is key to this practice! These more diffuse echo effects have grown in strength. In fact, the last couple sessions, I've experience my most powerful echo effects yet. They're not yet at orgasmic levels, but it's oh so tantalizingly close. The wonderful thing is I'm still able to remain relaxed while these powerful echo effects ripple through me. I'm looking forward to what comes next!

I hope this helps illustrate what the difference a complete, relaxed key sound can make in one's practice.