Science Says Stop Looking for Your Soul Mate

New research suggests that your relationship may work better if you're not made for each other.

Time to change your Tinder profile: New research suggests that believing you and your significant other are soul mates can actually hurt your relationship, NYMag.com's Science of Us blog reports. The study, led by University of Toronto professor Spike W.S. Lee, found that the idea of being MFEO (or "made for each other," for those who haven't seen Sleepless in Seattle, which you should), leads to more dissatisfaction when conflict arises. Read more

The Practice of Tantra Mantras

If you have heard of mantras in Tantra, but are not sure of what they are or why they are used, this brief introduction to the practice of Tantra mantras should clear things up.

Introduction

Mantra means in Sanskrit language, 'liberation of the mind' referring to the techniques employed, known as Mantra Yoga. Mantra Yoga is according to the yoga tradition, a valid way to obtain liberation (Moksha) (see note 1). A widely accepted classification is to be of five kinds viz. Pinda, Kartari, Bija, Mantra and Mala. This classification takes into account the number of syllables, thus for the Bija Mantra there are three to nine syllables. Basically the tantric Mantras are Bija Mantras with some rare exceptions when the number of syllables could be more or less than the usual range. This article is mainly about Bija Mantras. Read more

G-Spot Wisdom

This documentary film brings to convergence studies in sexology, physiology, and holistic female sexuality against the experiential backdrop of explosive female eroticism. Featuring Suzie Heumann, author and sex educator; and Jaiya, somatic sexologist and author.

What Type of Meditation Is Best for You?

Patricia Monaghan reveals how to find and stick with a meditation practice that meets your needs.

In 1902, the great American philosopher William James published a seminal book, Varieties of Religious Experience. Not himself religious, he asked a number of people what they meant by “religion.” Perhaps not surprisingly, he found that this common word had many meanings, ranging from piety to mysticism to saintliness.

In the same way, the term “meditation” has many possible meanings, from a state of deep relaxation conducive to better physical health, to a spiritual union with something beyond the human — with dozens of possibilities between. Read more

5 Great Positions for Deep Penetration

Svetlana Ivanova says that when vaginal penetration is deep, both men and women tend to enjoy sex more. She describes five great  positions to get deep penetrations during intercourse.

When vaginal penetration is deep, both men and women tend to enjoy sex more. The feeling of longer, deeper strokes can be really exciting and pleasurable. There are many sex positions that you can try to get deeper penetration. These five great positions for deep penetration may be positions you are already using, just not to the extent needed to reach full penetration. Read more

Tantric Bliss

Shanie Mathews says that Tantra can help physical and psychological health, as well as sexual intimacy.

Imagine feeling completely satisfied with your sexual experiences. It is great to not feel rushed because of the kids or work because the ultimate bliss of an orgasm stays with you for longer than the few seconds after sex. Now imagine that transcending into all others facets of life. It is possible with the practice of Tantra.

Tantra is more than having sex for multiple hours or a man extending the time before ejaculation. It is a practice that helps physical and psychological health, as well as sexual intimacy. It is more about truly loving yourself and allowing that love to flow into the relationship with your partner and beyond. Read more

Create Your Own Erotic Mandala

Mandalas are symbols used in Tantra. Here is how to make your own erotic mandala.

Magic circles, or mandala, are symbols that form part of the knowledge you need to access the magic of eroticism. According to Tantric philosophy, once upon a time, the gods found an unnamed energy that vibrated in a perfect way between the heavens and the earth. They called it mandala, which means circle or circuit in Hindu.

The Tao mandala: Ying and Yang
Reading and studying have allowed us to reveal the millenary secrets of sexual magic. All the mysteries have been interpreted and explained in a practical manner, as exercises to be carried out in a certain amount of time and in a simple way, with the aim of heightening our level of sexual and spiritual consciousness through the different techniques. Read more