This practice, rooted in an Indian doctrine from Hinduism and Buddhism, fosters a deep connection with one’s partner.
Have you ever heard of Tantra? If not, it encompasses a range of spiritual practices and physical rituals mainly derived from Indian Hinduism and Buddhism. “This mental and physical practice reconnects the body and mind in full awareness,” notes Emma Puech Helin, a sexologist. It aims to mobilize the body’s vital energy to understand its origins. In Tantra, one listens to internal sensations, breathes in and out deeply, and fully experiences these sensations. Sexual stimulation isn’t the primary goal of Tantra, but it can enhance sexuality once the notion of “performance” is set aside.
To begin exploring Tantra, one can start by reading books on the subject “to determine what you’re looking to achieve through Tantra,” advises the sexologist. To conduct a tantric session as a couple:
- Prepare the space: Create a soothing ambiance with candles, incense, and cushions to enhance relaxation and intimacy. The environment should be comfortable and free from distractions (phones off, doorbells disconnected).
- Sit face to face, look into each other’s eyes and start breathing slowly and in sync. One person inhales while the other exhales, creating an energetic harmony. Staring into each other’s eyes for several minutes “might be challenging for some, but it helps to dismantle physical intimacy barriers,” the expert suggests.
- Meditate together: Close your eyes and meditate together, focusing on each other’s bodies and energies. Start with mindful breathing exercises which “can later be combined with meditation.”
- Conscious touching: Gently caress and touch each other’s bodies. “You might also try blindfolding to focus more on the sensations,” the professional proposes.
- Move your hips: “This is an exercise that can be done alone, for instance, by dancing,” explains the sexologist. “Moving the hips circulates sexual energy.”
- Self-vulva massage: This involves massaging the vulva (labia, clitoris) with one’s fingers to stretch the muscles around the external genital area. “This massage helps reconcile with this sometimes uncomfortable area and discover new ways to stimulate it. It can also ease foreplay,” emphasizes the professional.
For a couple to practice Tantra together, both partners need to share this curiosity and be on the same wavelength. The sexologist notes, “it can help slow things down when interactions become too mechanical. While Tantra moves away from penetration, it is beneficial for pleasure as it allows excitement to build.”
By encouraging slowing down and exploring the body, Tantra allows one to be fully present in the moment. “It’s a practice that also increases bodily sensitivity, helping to rediscover one’s body,” assures Emma Puech Helin. “Orgasms, although not an end goal, are also enhanced. There’s an expansion of sexual energy.” By focusing beyond the genitals, pleasure is explored differently, truly inviting a moment of deep intimacy. “Being in the present moment, the emotional connection is stronger, which is essential for feeling secure with another, crucial for letting go and enjoying the experience.”
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