No need for the rush sex with Tantra

WHILE the whole country is in a tizzy about, what to buy for Him or Her, there are those who are looking at what they can gift their relationship this festive season and for some Irish people – it’s tantric sex.

Tantra first entered mass awareness in 1990 when Sting was reported to be having seven- hour tantric love sessions with his wife, Trudie. More recently Hollywood actress, and strictly raised Catholic, Heather Graham says she’s a fan of tantric sex, experiencing hour-long orgasms at a time. Books, such as Slow Sex, by Nicole Daedone which have a tantric theme, are taking America by storm. But what exactly is tantric sex and are any ‘regular’ Irish people indulging in its pleasures?

In simplest terms, Tantra is conscious awareness of your body, learning to inhabit your body fully, being aware of every sensation and, if you choose, bringing that awareness into lovemaking with a partner. Lovemaking becomes a much deeper, more sensual and satisfying affair, especially for women who often experience whole body orgasms.