I really get that link between ML and R. My issue has always been weakness of the 'flesh', in other words for me sex gets better the longer my R goes. It is easy to let things take there course at the start of a new R and waiting is no issue.
Once deep in the R , once the ML starts then I am so weak. I would be unable to do as you have done, afraid the old va va voom gets going and no brakes. So for me there is no starting on this as there is no stopping.
I take my hat off to you gf, you must have nerves and real will power.
