Roundup: Tantra - Ins and Outs

Last Updated (Saturday, 12 July 2008 07:37) Monday, 09 June 2008 08:58

What is Tantra and is it something anyone can learn?

Tantra is the hot word in sex articles these days, but contrary to the buzz, it turns out there's much more to Tantra than just sex. Tantrik Aghorinathji of About.com explains that "Tantra has been one of the most neglected branches of Indian spiritual studies" and further writes that "the word 'Tantra' is derived from the combination of two words 'tattva' and 'mantra'. 'Tattva' means the science of cosmic principles, while 'mantra' refers to the science of mystic sound and vibrations."

Then what does Tantra have to do with sex? Petra Zebroff of Libida.com explains it this way, "the sexual benefits of practicing some form of Tantra seems to be mind-boggling; from developing the ability to be multiply orgasmic (yes, men too); to the ecstatic energetic orgasms that last way longer than most of our measly 10 second experiences. Let alone the potential benefits of developing a true understanding of your own sexuality as well as an amazing bond with your partner." That sounds good, but keep in mind that these sexual benefits may not be achieved overnight — meditation, breathing, and other exploration techniques develop and flourish over time.

To start learning more about Tantra, please consult these references:

• Answers.com — for definition and encyclopedia entries for basic overview
• About.com, "What is Tantra?" by Tantrik Aghorinathji —  historical and religious perspective
• About.com, "Health and Intimacy Benefits of Practicing Tantra Yoga and Tantric Sex" by Chandi Devi — for details on the benefits of Tantra for enhancing sexuality
• AskMen.com "Tantric Sex" by David Strovny, discussion of Tantra for sexuality and gives some positions to try
• Shaped soft furniture from Libida.com that can make some of the Tantra positions easier to manage (it's not obvious, but if you scroll to the bottom of the page, you'll see more selections)

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