Summary

The web content provides an introduction to Tantric Sex as an alternative to common activities during periods of isolation, emphasizing its benefits for enhancing intimacy and pleasure.

Abstract

The article titled "Strange Days" on the website introduces the concept of Tantric Sex as a means to enrich the experience of sex and intimacy, particularly during times when people are confined to their homes. It describes Tantric Sex as an ancient Hindu practice that focuses on the build-up of energy and connection rather than solely on orgasm. The piece outlines the potential benefits of Tantric Sex, including heightened emotional connection, multiple orgasms, and healing from past trauma. The author, Sherry McGuinn, humorously suggests that Tantric Sex can be a way to productively occupy the excess time resulting from social distancing measures, while also acknowledging the challenges of practicing it with children at home. McGuinn provides a beginner's guide to Tantric Sex, detailing steps such as setting the mood, synchronizing breaths, and engaging in prolonged foreplay, with the aim of achieving a more intense and satisfying sexual experience.

Opinions

The author, Sherry McGuinn, believes that Tantric Sex can be a beneficial and enjoyable way to pass the time during periods of extreme boredom and cabin fever.
McGuinn suggests that Tantric Sex is not only about achieving more powerful orgasms but also about forging a deeper mind/body connection.
The article conveys the opinion that Tantric Sex is ideal for those who desire more and longer foreplay, as well as for individuals with anxiety about achieving orgasms.
The author humorously criticizes the current administration for the situation that has led to people having more time at home, implying that this is an opportunity to explore practices like Tantric Sex.
McGuinn acknowledges the potential difficulty of practicing Tantric Sex with children in the house, hinting at the comedic challenges this might present.
The article endorses the practice of Tantric Sex for its potential to heal past trauma and increase self-confidence, among other benefits.
McGuinn encourages readers to consider subscribing to her newsletter for further entertainment and distraction during tough times.

Strange Days

While Away the Hours with Tantric Sex

Now, “time on your hands” can be time well-spent.

When life hands you lemons, screw the day away.

In an effort to help assuage the extreme boredom and cabin fever that many of us are experiencing during this surreal period, I am providing a public service by suggesting an alternative to scrapbooking and jigsaw puzzles and Netflix and all the other usual time-passers.

It’s Tantric Sex!

Now, you may have heard of this practice thanks to Sting and his lady, Trudie Styler who were famously quoted as stating that they have “eight-hour lovemaking sessions.”

What Is Tantric Sex?

A Hindu practice that has been in gear for over 5,000 years, it is the “weaving and expansion of energy.” Broken down, it means the build-up during sexual activity is more important than the orgasm. Some might disagree but hey, I’m just telling you what I’ve learned.

Actually, that’s not quite accurate in that with Tantric Sex, more powerful orgasms are achievable if you take things very slowly. (Did I say “very?”) The goal is to forge a super-powerful mind/body connection.

Why should you try Tantric Sex?

You’re bored. Your partner is bored. You’re both bored AF.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to work very hard with TS as it isn’t goal-oriented. (Score!) It’s all about powering up the intimacy, thereby increasing pleasure for you both. Or however many of you are involved.

We all love foreplay. There’s probably not one of us who wouldn’t like more and longer foreplay. Well, this is the way to get it. Also, as Women’s Health makes the point, TS is ideal for those who have anxiety about achieving orgasms.

What are the benefits of Tantric Sex?

They’re pretty impressive. From Tantric Sex for Dummies:

Sexual and emotional merging, resulting in mind-blowing orgasms
The ability to achieve multiple orgasms
The potential to heal past trauma
Increased self-confidence
Longer love-making sessions, no more “slam, bam”
You can send your partner to the moon and back

What do you think? Want to give it a try? Yes? Okay, then. Let’s get down. Here’s a little ditty from the inimitable Peaches to get you in the mood! (Warning: R-rated.)

A beginner’s guide to Tantric Sex:

Prepare for a long journey. Set aside a few hours. You’ll need them. The idea is to shut out the rest of the world. So turn off your phones, the TV and any other distractions.
Set the mood. Turn down the lights and consider using scented candles.
As with every other damn thing in life, “breathing” is essential. Not just any breathing, mind you but slow, purposeful inhales and exhales. Try to sync your breaths with your partner’s. This is very important and it takes some practice, but this is where the fun begins. Look into each other’s eyes as you breathe. You can also place your hand on your partner’s chest to feel their heartbeats. (Note: There are different styles of Tantric breathing techniques that you can experiment with. Do the Google.)
goodtoknow.co.uk suggests “loosening up your body” by thoroughly shaking out your limbs. This is supposed to energize as well as “unblock” your systems. (And that’s what I thought laxatives were for.)
If you can, avoid the bed as this will trigger the “sleep” mechanism in your brain and that’s the last thing you want. You can’t achieve a mind-blowing orgasm if you’re snoring like a chainsaw. Try getting comfortable on the floor, instead. Sit face to face. You can also sit in your partner’s lap to enhance intimacy. Prest your chests together.
Start with Tantric kissing. Use your mouths to explore one another. With your lips slightly open and touching, inhale together gently and exhale together, sharing and synchronizing the same breath. Then join your lips in a soft, slow, sensual kiss. Let your tongue roam around your partner’s mouth.
Women’s Health suggests taking breaks to give each other massages. Be sure to provide feedback on what feels good and where. Consider incorporating scented or edible oils.
Pay attention to how your bodies move together. Focus on what you’re feeling by putting your brain in neutral. This will also help eliminate the “When can I come?” response. You want to take time with one another…luxuriate in their skin…their scent…their taste.
Start fucking! Ha. Just kidding. But at some point, you will. The gamechanger here is to delay orgasm. You probably already know how to do this. Bring yourself to the brink, and then back off. You and your partner can do this for as long as you want! The longer the period of arousal, the more satisfying the outcome and therein lies the ecstasy. This is called “edging.” Try this while masturbating to get the hang of it. (I’ve done it. Trust me: It’s nice.)
Here’s an “edging tip” from goodtoknow.co.uk: Slow your breathing down as you approach orgasm. Try not to tense up. Relax your stomach muscles and take slow deep breaths for a longer-lasting, more intense climax that will blow the top of your head off.

Alright! I think I’ve provided you with the basics. The rest you can find out on your own. You have plenty of time, after all, thanks to the blithering idiot in the White House who has put us all at risk!

“Thanks, asshole!”

One thing I didn’t touch upon: Tantric Sex could be difficult if you have kids and they’re hanging around the house full time. You can always put your pets in another room, but the kiddos are another story. I mean, what if you and your partner are “edging” and your tweenager wants to know what happened to the Hot Pockets?

I’ll let you figure that one out.

Finally, if you’re flying solo these days, you can still give Tantric Sex a shot. One caveat: If you’re vibing and you run out of juice, good luck finding batteries.

Cheers, all. Stay well.

Sherry McGuinn is a slightly-twisted, longtime Chicago-area writer and award-winning screenwriter. Her work has appeared in The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and numerous other publications. Sherry’s manager is currently pitching her newest screenplay, a drama with dark, comedic overtones and inspired by a true story.

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