Well this thread certainly ranks up there as interesting. LOL

Mark, I was right there with WI shaking my head when I started reading this. *Oh damn, here he goes again* I thought. But Sharni's right, I shouldn't take all at first impression. You asked for honest advice, so here goes.

My suggestion would be to not even think of this girl as a potential bedmate. (Hang on, let me explain.) This lady has reservations, blocks as you call em. Be a friend to her first. Communicate with her. This, by virtue of your posts here, may be a bit of *ahem* a challenge to you. Nevertheless, step up to the challlenge. Talk, but more importantly, LISTEN to her. She's got reasons for feeling the way she does about sex and sexuality. I balk at thinking that you, or anyone else, should try to change her mind, but there's nothing at all wrong with showing her how beautiful and natural sex and sensuality can be. If I may make a suggestion, study up yourself. Read a book or two on the subject. I don't mean insert tab A into slot B type manuals or fuck-a-thon erotica. Instead books that explore sensuality and the spirituality of sex.

Now then, when I suggested that she not be considered a bed mate by you, I mean back off. It really sounds as though this lady is feeling pressured by you. That's why she's giving you excuses every 2 seconds, as you put it. Perhaps she fundamentally feels she should wait till she's married. Or, just simply, isn't ready yet. That's her choice, not yours. Support her choice and be a friend to her. If you aren't willing to be patient or to wait, then she isn't the right sexual partner for you, or you for her. Now if things work out and you two form a real, solid relationship and BOTH of you CHOOSE to share it together, then great. But there is a LOT of talking and listening that need to happen first.

My two cents.

P.S.
I also think it would be a wonderful idea for your friend to come visit us. Pixie's has a wonderful way of opening people's minds and attitudes, showing us that sexuality is a beautiful part of life. Oh, and in as much as we'd all love to see her, let her post her own pics, she'd probably appreciate that.