Spiritual Sex: From Orgasm To Soulgasm

Marnia Robinson compares Mantak Chia's neo-Daoism to karezza and finds karezza to be a superior method for reaching "soul orgasm," which she says is "an experience of 'being,' not 'doing,' of 'merging,' not 'doing to,' and of 'relaxation,' not 'performance.'"

Taoist Secrets of Love: Cultivating Male Sexual Energy by Mantak Chia (with Michael Winn) was my first introduction to the wisdom of making love without striving for orgasm. Chia, a neo-Daoist master, teaches men another way to manage their sexual energy, as well as the weakness in humanity's current habits. His book greatly expanded my understanding of my role as a lover, helping me to become a safer lover.

However, even before I stumbled upon the ancient account of Daoist lovemaking in the work ascribed to the famous Daoist sage, Laozi (Lao Tzu), I realized that there was an inherent inconsistency in Chia’s teachings. The mystical, merging experience which he calls “the valley orgasm” is a state of “not doing.” Yet, much of Chia’s book is about performance-oriented techniques, such as clenching the teeth, the buttocks and the muscles around the prostate gland, counting intercourse strokes, and so forth. These vigorous measures permit a skilled man to approach the edge of orgasm, and then maintain his control sufficiently to make love rather vigorously…indefinitely. Read more

Female Taoist Sexual Practices with Saida

Alan Steinfeld talks with Jade goddess Saida, student of Master Mantak Chia, talks about cultivating female sexual energy.

Cultivating Energy: Mantak Chia Interview

Dr. Patti Taylor interviews Mantak Chia, world-famous Taoist teacher of energy cultivation for increased health, well-being, and sexual mastery for both men and women. Mantak Chia almost singlehandedly popularized Taoist energy cultivation and sexual practices in the West. Dr. Patti explores the full range of Master Chia's thinking on the Taoist system of sexual energy cultivation, including practical exercises for men and women for cultivating sexual energy within themselves, ways to deepen heart energy, techniques for Taoist lovemaking, and more. Listen to the podcast