Sex as a male had an almost spiritual intensity, an overwhelming feeling of being in the moment, beyond anything Ashley had known as a female. This was what had been missing, not just for the last few years but for Ashley's entire sexual existence. She had heard other people, male and female, talk about the spirituality of sex and thought it was all bullshit, but now he knew better. It was as if her sexuality had been male all along.
As Ashley was coming down from his sexual high, and Dr. Erlanger was dismounting, one thought echoed through his mind "I should have done this years ago."
Dr. Erlanger, on the other hand, had no interest in the spiritual dimension of sex--she got her spiritual experiences elsewhere. She liked fun, and sex with the minotaur was fun. "Mmmmm" she said. "I think there are going to be some very happy cow-ladies out there."
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The rest of the day passed uneventfully for Ashley, mostly more tests and practicing walking with hooves. He also absorbed the information about the heavily plant-based diet recommended for his new species and other recommended lifestyle choices. By the end of the day he did not need the crutches anymore and was feeling at home in his new body.
There was also the matter of getting back in synch with the world he had checked out of for a week. There were no greatly significant news events, just a new high priestess of Quetzalcoatl installed in Mexico City, but a fair number of personal messages. Mom wanted to talk about her "awesome" new boyfriend, so that went to the bottom of the list. Monica, on the other hand, congratulated Ashley on his new species and gender (it was hard to tell how sincere this was) and also said that she needed his advice on a big life change she was thinking of making. Intrigued, Ashley made an appointment to talk in person.