When most people first hear about tantric sex, it’s typically described as something to try with a partner. However, while many couples do find exploring tantric sex together elevates their sex lives on several levels, you don’t need a partner to explore the benefits for yourself.
Tantric masturbation is totally a thing, and yes, it’s an extremely effective way to enhance a person’s solo sex life and take it to new heights. Let’s take a closer look at what it’s all about, why you should consider giving it a try, and how to get started.
What Is Tantric Masturbation?
You may already be aware that tantric sex is an approach to lovemaking with a partner that is focused on sexual exploration as opposed to the singular end goal of orgasm. Tantric masturbation is the same thing, only on a solo level.
It’s important to note that tantric lovemaking of either variety doesn’t necessarily exclude orgasm altogether. Many people can and do have at least one orgasm during a typical tantric session. Orgasm simply isn’t meant to be the focus of the activity.
What Are the Benefits of Tantric Masturbation?
Many people see masturbation solely as a means to an end – a convenient way to scratch a familiar itch when they don’t have a partner available to oblige them. And while the occasional quick and dirty orgasm is okay to want, solo pleasure sessions can be so much more than that. Tantric sex can help you explore those possibilities in a variety of different ways.
You’ll get to know your body a lot better
Once people figure out what gets them off, either on their own or with a partner, they tend to stick with what they know works. Further exploration is maybe done occasionally, perhaps in response to a partner who wants to try something new.
The very nature of tantric masturbation encourages you to shift your focus, take your time, and explore the full spectrum of what gives your body pleasure. The result is a better, freer relationship with your body and a complete understanding of what your body does and doesn’t enjoy.
You’ll become more self-aware and mindful
Tantric masturbation isn’t just good for your body. It’s good for your mind, as well, as it’s a powerful form of meditation. Many people who embrace tantric sex and tantric masturbation as regular parts of their routine find they become a lot more mindful, centered, and focused as a result.
In other words, tantric masturbation is a terrific way to expand your horizon, discover new things about yourself, and develop healthier ways of coping with stress and the pressures of the world around you.
Your orgasms will become more powerful
Again, orgasm is not the goal of a tantric masturbation session, but it is a very frequent and welcome side effect. The “take your time” approach tantric masturbation encourages gives your body time to become fully relaxed, aroused, and primed for a serious big finish.
When you give your body the freedom and time to truly prepare itself for the best possible orgasm it can have, the results can be seriously explosive. This is the case whether you’re with a partner or flying solo.
How to Get Started with Tantric Masturbation
Ready to get started and experience the benefits of tantric masturbation for yourself? Here are some tips to get you started in the right direction.
Take time to set the mood
Although many people might think to set the stage for an extra-special love session with a partner from time to time, they rarely to never do it when flying solo. Tantric masturbation is a sensual practice that’s best experienced in an equally sensual environment.
So, prep yourself with a nice, long bubble bath. Light candles, put on some lingerie that makes you feel sexy, or play soft music to get in the mood. Think of this as self-care – something wonderful to treat yourself to occasionally.
Take your time and explore
Going tantric is all about taking your time and indulging yourself instead of rushing through to get to the next thing. So set aside a chunk of time that allows for indefinite exploration.
Really take your time touching, stroking, exploring, and stimulating your entire body in different ways. Tease and titillate yourself, just as you would a partner. Start with your secondary erogenous zones, and then move on to your major ones when you’re ready.
Alternate stimulating yourself with your hands and a variety of different adult toys for best results. Bring yourself close to orgasm, and then back off again before getting back to it. See how many times you can repeat this sequence before you can’t hold yourself back from orgasm any longer.
Tantric masturbation can be practiced alone or as part of a mutual masturbation session with a partner, so try it both ways. You’ll love what it does for your intimate routine.