Suzie Heumann

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 caught in her role of the soft, passive, non-aggressor who expects to put little or no energy into her orgasms, pleasure and sexual creativity. Her partner is supposed to know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Not being a woman or a mind-reader, most men fail at this super-human task. Read more…

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 before sex. In light of this fact, men may need a little help in figuring out how to drive women wild! That in mind, take a look at these suggestions, men, and get ready for some improved lovin'! Read more…

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 teachings that will expand your sexual repertoire -- for you pleasure and your partner's. Read more…

The ancient Taoists and Tantrics, who studied manuscripts like the Kama Sutra, believed that animals could teach us a lot about lovemaking and suggested that lovers delve into nature together to observe certain patterns.

Think of how tigers and lions mate, for example. The male typically mounts the female from the rear and gently but aggressively bites her neck and pulls her ruff. This position allows for deep thrusting and what appears to be male control of the situation. Read more…

What's the most popular position for loving? Missionary. Woman on the bottom; man on the top.

While it can get a little stale, the missionary position can also be very satisfying because it facilitates many of the Tantric principles that connect an intimate couple as deeply as possible. These include: Read more…

What makes any Kama Sutra position Tantric? Consciousness. In that respect, the ordinary can be transformed into the extraordinary. Read more…

In the Tantric pantheon of characters, the primary god is Shiva, and the primary goddess is Shakti. They stand as principles rather than religious icons, representing the female and male, or Yin and Yang. Their dance of partnership keeps the universe in balance, and they bring the same metaphor to modern couples. Read more…

In the "Clasping Positions" of the Kama Sutra, the woman and man maintain a straight-legged, rather rigid posture in respect to one another. The term "clasping" comes as the woman clasps or holds onto the man's Lingam (penis) with her tight Yoni (vaginal) muscles and thighs (practice your Kegel exercises!). Read more…

Every lover in 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 activity, lack of intimacy or even separation can be the consequences of a simple lack of innovation. Read more…