Tantric Sex

 

Tantric sex, or Neotantrism, is based in Tantra, a cluster of Eastern beliefs that the universe is a physical manifestation of the energy of the Creator, and that humans must harness it creatively. Neotantrism is the modern Western interpretation of these beliefs, specifically the interpretation of sexuality. The goal is to recognize the subtle experience of sensual energies, and accessing these energies for pleasure and to reduce egotism. It views sex as a sacred act which helps to connect one to the essence of God. It uses delayed orgasm to increase the sexual energy – that is, to make you hornier, so that you have more sexual energy to be channeled into either more sex, or other activities. Many tantric sex practices are ritual, some involving one, two, or many partners. Neotantrism is inclusive of all orientations.

Many people enjoy practicing neotantrism because they feel it spiritually. Obviously, this would be a more meaningful experience for someone that is spiritual to begin with – a skeptical atheist is probably not going to be able to use it to his or her benefit.

Another reason a person might choose to practice tantric sex is to improve sexual experience. Prolonging orgasm prolongs the sexual act, which is many people’s goal in neotantrism. This is particularly relevant for males, who may have difficulty achieving multiple orgasms – their partner may wish to keep going, but if the male has ejaculated several times, he may not be able to continue as he is still in his refractory period.  Females, on the other hand, are less affected by this, as they have little to no refractory period between orgasms, so they may have many orgasms without difficulty. However, many women feel that delaying orgasm may result in a much stronger orgasm when they do eventually have one.

Tantric sex has little basis in science, and is sometimes criticized as being exploitation, Westernization, or simplification of Eastern religion. However, many people enjoy tantric sex and feel closer to their partner, to themselves, or to God, which they feel benefits their mental and possibly physical well-being. There are no significant risk factors to neotantrism, so long as all involved have given their consent to any sexual activities being practiced. If neotantrism sounds appealing, I suggest reading more about it and giving it a try. It certainly can’t hurt, and since it can even be practiced alone, it is versatile and easy to try in privacy prior to bringing it to the attention of a partner.