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The celebration of St. Valentine's Day began as the Romans' festival to the Goddess of Love Fever, Juno Februata, and included a tradition of writing women's names on strips of paper. Young men would then choose the notes and erotic games would ensue. Much later, St. Valentine (whom scholars say is mythical) became the patron of lovers. Though the Christian holidays were a much more Read more...

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A hundred years ago, an ideal form of love was supposed to bind men and women. Married love was blessed as long as it had no genitals. The eminent Victorian writer John Ruskin, who learned about female anatomy from Greek statues, ran from the bridal chamber in horror when he discovered on his honeymoon that his wife had pubic hair. Sweaty, undignified sex was not accepted as an aspect of ideal Read more...

Many of us live in a state of constant rush, with stress at every turn. Learning to focus our attention can be extremely difficult. It's precisely the elements of focus and consciousness, however, that are so important to Tantra and Tantric sex. Focus allows you to drop into an even deeper connection with your lover. Connection means that you feel a deep understanding and vital essence in the Read more...

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Tantric philosophy says that the search for knowledge is in everything you do, see and experience. Being aware of your senses -- touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing -- and using them consciously will create a more mindful life. That is why sensuality and sexuality, which draw heavily on the five senses, are such important components of Tantra. Being aware of your body and immersing yourself Read more...

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The word "healing" pops up a lot in connection with everything from physical health to emotional health to psychic health to sexual health. This liberal use suggests a general trend toward promoting healthy whole-body systems that better serve us as human beings. It's a mind-body-spirit lifestyle approach. But the ancient Tantrics were ahead of our way of thinking and promoted this Read more...

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Men's sexual fantasies and dreams often contain elements of oral sex. This has been true for so long that it's even covered in the Kama Sutra and earlier texts like the Kama Shastra. There's something mysterious and forbidden about oral sex, yet it's desirability cannot be denied. The control and surrender, the visual aspects for the couple, and the vulnerable nature of an act that has had a Read more...

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QUESTION: I've heard of something called Tantric energy meditations. What are these, and how can my partner and I use them to improve our sex life?ANSWER: Whether devised by a Tibetan Tantric master or a Western neo-Tantric teacher, energy meditations involve conscious focus. They're a means by which to circulate the breath, the imagery and the energy throughout the body and the mind. They might Read more...

For almost everything we do in life, there's a long version and a short version. You normally sleep a full night, but you might also take short naps. You usually sit down to a full meal, but you might also stop at the corner burrito shop for lunch on the run. And when it comes to sex, we sometimes have a lot more time than others, so the quickie becomes a necessity in everyone's Read more...

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Every lover and every relationship will come to the place of wanting more -- more intimacy, sexual activity and creativity. In a maturing relationship, we tend to stop exploring and being inventive. We reach the limits of our personal knowledge and experience and begin to desire something new and different, yet without knowing how to create it. Unreasonable fantasies, avoidance of sexual Read more...

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Up in the morning and last thing in the evening, your bedroom sets the tone for the start and end of your days. And if you combine a sensual feel with a spiritual ambiance, you can create a fresh essence in your relationship. It's easy. Here's where to start: Design a space that is sensual, cozy and restful. Throughout most high cultures of the past, the art of decoration and placement Read more...

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Ancient Tantric philosophy understands that women embody a creative force (called Shakti energy) that makes the world go 'round. Problem is, we're never taught to access it and live in a world that teaches women to be passive (feminine) and men to be active (masculine). Yet in truth, both sexes need to use their feminine and masculine sides to be in true balance with nature. A woman is often Read more...

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Ancient Taoist and Tantric philosophy explains that "men's sexual energy comes from the earth and women's sexual energy comes from the heavens." Substitute "earth" with genitals and "heaven" with heart and you have the full meaning of this saying! Though it really isn't that cut and dry, men do tend to want sex and then intimacy, while women tend to want intimacy Read more...

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The ancient erotic texts from the Middle East and parts of Asia taught that the sexual arts were equal to those of science, higher thought and medicine. These texts, which included the Kama Sutra, Tantric teachings, the Ananga Ranga and the Ishimpo, gave detailed descriptions and it was suggested that knowing these arts put one at an advantage in life. Here are a few suggestions from these Read more...

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Question: Are there times of the month when women have more or less sexual desire? If so, please explain.Answer: Many factors can influence our sexual cycles. On the down side, lack of sleep, emotional stresses, age, a recent fight, and whether we feel desired may all contribute to the fall of desire. On the up side, a healthy lifestyle, getting enough sleep, love of work, gratitude, healthy Read more...

QUESTION: I've been married for two years now. I used to be able to have sex three or four times a night, but not anymore. And recently, I've noticed that I reach orgasm very quickly. Is there any way I can prolong my orgasm? ANSWER: Young men in their teens, 20s and sometimes into their 30s, can have several erections leading to orgasm and ejaculation each time. As men age, however, this ability Read more...

Question: Where on your body are the best places to be kissed? Do these places have anything to do with our erogenous zones?Answer: You've noticed that you can't really tickle yourself, but when it comes to pleasure, you can touch your skin erotically and feel it. To see what I mean, run your hand very gently over your forearm, just lightly brushing the hair. And when someone else is touching Read more...

Confused. Frightened. Nervous. If you're a single ThirdAger, re-entering the dating sphere can be all of these things. You wonder how to present yourself in a way that'll attract the kind of person you want to be with. Questions like "Will I look good?" and "Can I compete?" may worry your mind in the beginning. And even though everyone is thinking the same thing, you still Read more...

Question: I don't love my husband anymore and have no desire for intimacy. Can Tantra help bring back the love?Answer: There's a myriad of reasons why you might say you're no longer in love with your husband. It's noteworthy, however, that you are asking if anything can be done to help save your relationship.Love genuinely loses its luster when people: don't feel heard or understood don't feel Read more...

Q: I get so bored with routine sex with my husband. We've tried toys, new positions -- you name it, we've done it. What are some Tantric tips that can relieve the boredom? A: So many folks have been there, done that. Boredom can occur in the bedroom -- and in life -- when we feel we aren't being listened to, honored, taken into consideration or treated as an equal. It can also be present when Read more...

Question: My wife is no longer very interested in sex, and we haven't had intercourse for a few years. I take saw palmetto for my swollen prostate gland, but am wondering how Taoist practices may help. The Tao of Loving speaks of "retaining the seed," but does this refer to the semen from the testicles or to the fluid from the prostate? I ask because if I do the practices and let the Read more...