The V-Word

The full practice of Tantra is a life-long spiritual quest that demonstrates the interconnectedness of everything and includes yoga, meditation, and breath work, as well as sexual techniques. However, the Western and more modern interpretation of Tantra has become synonymous with spiritual and sacred sexuality. These Tantric books and tantra practices explore and teach techniques that are capable of elevating the sexual participants to a sublime and ecstatic spiritual plane. Starting with the basics, here are a few simple techniques that can introduce you to the transformative power of Tantra and help you understand how to start practicing tantra:Maintaining eye contact during lovemaking creates a powerful feedback loop of emotions and sensations.

Reflect on a moment when a friend or loved one enveloped you in heartfelt appreciation, instilling in you a profound sense of value and cherishment. This warm glow of gratitude is not just uplifting—it is transformative. It invites us to pause and celebrate the people, moments, and experiences that add depth and richness to our lives. Such reflection reveals the delicate balance between vulnerability and confidence in our relationships. By embracing our vulnerabilities as strengths, we unlock deeper connections and foster personal growth.

Our cultural conceptualization of gender as a society is changing. Most of us are aware of the rise in the use of gender-neutral pronouns, as the cultural visibility of others who do not feel identified within the gender binary has increased in recent years. About one in five Americans personally know someone who prefers a pronoun other than ‘he’ or ‘she’. Many of us may not understand what preferred gender pronouns are and why they are crucial to many.

It can be devastating to feel pain when you were expecting to feel pleasure. And yet, if you have ever experienced this, you should know you are not alone. The landmark "Sex in America" survey conducted in 1994 found that 1 in 5 women experience pain during sex, and this likelihood increases to 1 in 3 women when they are post-menopausal.

The most basic and abiding principle of B Corps is that business should be a force for good in the world.

I have long believed that if sexual well-being prevailed, there would be a great softening of the violence and hatred that fills the world. We know that our sexual well-being...

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August 26th is Women’s Equality Day. This day was first celebrated in1973 when then New York Congresswoman, Bella Abzug, introduced the resolution in congress to commemorate the passing of the19th...

“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.”  -Kenji Miyazawa The relationship between pain and pleasure in human sexuality is as profound as it is complex. It...