My wife and I started doing E in 1997, we've done it over 60x and between the two of us, maybe we've only had 3-4 bad "experiences". It has brought us closer in many ways and I would reconmend everyone trying it atleast once in a controlled environment for the first time with experienced people watching over you. Just don't get caught by the 5.0's. Make sure if you do it, the surrooundings are comfortable, you have comfortable clothing, great music where you can get lost in and alot of water!