What is Tantric Sex?

With over 1,500 years of history, Tantric sex might not be the oldest form of love making, but it is one of the most ancient philosophical practices still in use today. Tantric sex originated in India and focuses on the journey and feelings of sex rather than the more commonly sought end result.

Tantric sex differs from what we view as traditional sex in several ways.

  • Tantric sex stems from the term “tantra” meaning to elongate or lengthen. Tantric sex is a process that slows down love making.
  • Tantric sex focuses on the ongoing sexual feelings during love-making rather than following a sequence of predetermined steps toward climax. Through various breathing techniques and focuses on intimacy, Tantric sex allows for the exploration of feelings throughout the love-making process.
  • Tantric sex might not include an orgasm, or might have an orgasm only after hours of love-making. The journey and feelings of sex are the goal during Tantric sex – not the climax.
  • Tantric sex encourages deep relationships and intimacy between partners. Simple techniques such as keeping eyes open during love making as well as profound shared experiences bring partners close together.
  • Tantric sex focuses on the inner feelings and experiences of sex rather than the motions and stages of the process. It is the slow build-up of passion and energy that creates the power and enlightenment of Tantric sex.

Tantric Sex and Spirituality

Tantric sex is not a religion or even tied directly to a religious base of beliefs. The ancient Eastern beliefs in the self and inner focus led to the creation of the Tantric sex practices. Tantric sex is only one part of the full experience of the Tantra discipline. Other aspects include creating a positive flow of energy through the body that is free of disturbances. This energy and all energy within the body and universe are thought to stem from human sexuality and the sexual experience.

Tantra is simply everything everywhere connected through various energies. The study of the Tantra focuses on the feelings of energy within you and in the world around you. Tantric sex is one of the primary tools used to explore these forms of energy.

Learning about Tantric Sex

Many interested in Tantric sex explore the beliefs and practices through local workshops on the subject. There are also many teachers who teach Tantra to couples and individuals. Thanks to the internet, however, there is an additional means of learning about Tantric sex. Videos, articles and online experts make it easy to gain first a foundation in the teachings of Tantra and then explore the deeper messages and practices of the spiritual based sexuality from home.

It is not required, however, to learn all of the teachings of Tantra to enjoy Tantric sex. Tantric sex is only a part of the full philosophy making it simple to focus on the physical aspects of prolonging the sexual experience and reaching a deeper intimacy with your partner. As you study Tantric sex further, you’ll soon realize that most of the principles of Tantra are innate in Tantric sex making the experience more powerful and profound.