Tantric Sex

Tantric Sex

  • Submitted By: mattland
  • Date Submitted: 06/24/2009 11:23 AM
  • Category: Psychology
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Sex is like a sport. Some people are pros, and some people are amateurs. Some people take it very seriously, and others just play for fun. Some people really know what they are doing, and some people just think that they know what they are doing. The oldest sexual wisdom is that of Tantric sex. To many, it is just a practice of how to have better sex. But to others, it is a way to find a deep connection to their partners, as well as cultivate relationships with their higher powers.
Tantra was born in India over 6,000 years ago. (Painter) It emerged as a rebellion to major organized religious beliefs at the time that sex and sexuality should be rejected to be a good person.(Painter) The belief in tantra is that sex is a form of worship and expression and that one can become closer to his or her higher power and tap into a source of youth and vitality. Some translations of the word Tantra are to manifest or to expand. The tantric rationale is that the polarities of yin and yang come together to form a harmonious whole. In contrast to many western views, tantric sex is not about a beginning or an end but rather a good feeling and movement toward enlightenment, meaning the more sex that people have, the closer to enlightenment they will be, and the closer to enlightenment they come, the more good feelings they will experience.(Painter)
Tantric sex practices take place in an experience long before intercourse has begun. Tantric tradition emphasizes the importance of preparing for a sexual experience. Preparation starts with the basic necessity of making time for each other. In Tantra, the bedroom is more than a bedroom; it is also a temple for sexual delight. Tantric tradition involves using candles, flowers, erotic art, and finger food to set the mood.(Painter) Attention is also focused on dressing provocatively. Tantric sex consists of many different dimensions. A large number of people in the West focus soely on the physical aspects of love making, while...

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