Your romantic life is a world of possibilities. One in which you can connect more deeply with yourself and your sexual partner (if you have one), be creative, and discover new levels of pleasure.

You may have tried kinky activities, anal sex, and, for the more daring couple, travel sex when it comes to exploring your sex life. Exploring your sex life can sometimes be less about fancy gadgets and gizmos (though those are fun, too) and more about unlocking different parts of yourself so you can sink deeper into your experience.

Tantra comes into play here. This may be a new term for you, or you may have heard it in Yoga classes or elsewhere in the new age scene. Tantra, on the other hand, is far from new. It can, however, allow you to enjoy the pleasure on a deeper level and even heal various parts of yourself.

What exactly is tantra, and how is it practiced? Let’s investigate.

Traditional Eastern Practice

Although most people associate tantra with sexual pleasure, this is not the case. Tantra is a philosophy that dates back to the sixth century in India. Tantra means ‘to weave’ or ‘to compose.’ Tantra is an instructional text that is often written as a dialogue between a god and goddess – not to be heteronormative; these practices can be used regardless of your sexual orientation.

Tantric texts were revolutionary because they taught that everything is sacred and touched on sensitive topics that other schools of thought considered impure or profane, such as sex and sexuality. They also talked about Yoga, meditation, and living more mindfully in general.

One of the reasons Tantra is commonly associated with sexual encounters is that it emphasizes the importance of divine feminine power, which deviated from the common perception of womanhood as passive and docile. Tantra is all about deep connection and energetic alchemy or expanding energy within your own and your partner’s bodies.

Much of the literature discusses the role of deeper connection, which is frequently expressed through sexual intercourse. While Tantra isn’t solely about sexual connection, it’s an exciting aspect of it and most likely why you’re reading this.

More Pleasure: Engage in Tantric Sex

So, how do you bring tantra into your sexual experience? The first step is to remove the pressure from yourself and examine the tantra from a distance. While tantra may appear esoteric and woo-woo, it is something anyone can learn.

Tantric sexual practice is about deep connection and energetic alchemy rather than doing things a certain way. It’s a tool for deepening your relationship with your partner (if you have one) and with yourself. Tantra encourages you to slow down, relax your entire body, practice breathing and mindfulness techniques, and simply be in the present moment.

Here are some tips for incorporating tantric practices into your sexual life:

• Make Room for a Tantra Session. Making a relaxing, intentional space allows you to immerse yourself in the moment even more. Clean up your room, light some candles, and do everything you can to make your sexual space feel like a sanctuary. Play some soothing music and fill the space with sexual energy. Prepare additional items that will aid in your relaxation, such as massage oil and candles, a feather for a gentle touch, and self-exploration. Intimacy will undoubtedly enhance the sexual experience.
• Energy Exchange. Tantric philosophy is concerned with worship and devotion. How can you incorporate worship into your sexual life? By being fully present and listening to what your partner wants, by enthusiastically giving them massages, oral sex, or whatever feels like an act of devotion to you.
• You can also follow our advice and go down on your knees while your partner sits in a chair. The mind-body connection is the first and most important step, so this will undoubtedly help you. Breathe deeply and then move closer to your partner’s legs. Start massaging their inner thighs with massage oil. Take note of your partner’s reactions. Deeply inhale and exhale as you move closer to your partner’s lap. Before you begin oral sex, spend some time massaging their legs and stomach. Do not rush; instead, extend sex as much as possible to increase erotic energy. This will lead to multiple orgasms for both of you.

Have a Tantric Experience

It takes time to develop pleasure. Tantra instructs you to slow down, shift your focus away from achieving orgasm, and pay attention to how pleasure and arousal build in each moment. The more you slow down and tune into it, the more you can feel the bodily sensations that come later during penetrative sex.

Pay Attention to Your Breathing Techniques

A deep breath is an excellent tool for slowing down, awakening dormant parts of your body, and connecting with your partner. You can try these breathwork exercises with or without your partner before sex.

Communicate and Connect

How can you connect more deeply with your partner if tantra is all about spiritual awakening and connection? Making eye contact is a good place to start, as is using your words and other verbal cues (like authentic moaning). Change your sex position and tell your partner what you want before, during, and after sex to avoid unspoken expectations between you.

Vulnerability

Tantra can bring a level of connection that requires vulnerability and a willingness to be open with your partner. Any position can be tantric, but the lotus, known as ‘Yab Yum’ in tantric text, increases vulnerability. This is where both partners sit up facing each other, with one on the other’s lap and their legs wrapped around each other. Kink is another sexual tool that necessitates vulnerability and can be used in conjunction with tantric sex.

While most of these suggestions appear to be for having sex with a partner, many can also be used alone. If you’re new to tantra, it’s a good idea to start with yourself before bringing on a partner.

Many of their practices overlap because Yoga is based on tantra. You can get more ideas from these yogic sex secrets. Tantra does not have to be enigmatic; at its core, it is simply a tool for exploring deeper and more profound levels of intimacy and connection.