Why Sex is Medicine: According to Buddhist Tantra
#1: Having sexual encounters rooted in the Buddhist concept of loving awareness assists in the dissolution of the 5 root poisons (anger, ignorance, pride, jealousy and attachment).
In Buddhist Tantra, the 5 root poisons are responsible for human suffering. This includes mental illness, physical issues and spiritual blockages. By working with an Authentic Tantra Practitioner, you can learn how to use the Tibetan 5 Elements to enrich your sexuality and heal holistically.
#2 Intentional pleasure (even with yourself) releases hormones and chemicals which changes your consciousness and ability to process shifts. In Tibetan Buddhism we say, “every orgasm is a glimpse of enlightenment”.
I love the fact that sexual pleasure is the best motivator! You get a taste of how pleasure can expand how your world view and relationships, which opens the door to an entirely new way of life.
#3 Tantric practices teach you to discover deeper fulfillment & connection in your sexual experiences. Connection is the antidote to trauma and tantric practices are used for healing the body, speech, and mind.
Each component of the body, speech and mind are connected and inseparable from one another. This concept views our physical reality as an extension of internal reality. This cause and effect is a key component of how you show up in the world with more compassion and equanimity. For example ‘Speech’ or ‘Right Speech’ (or Wise Speech or Virtuous Speech) gives rise to peace and happiness in oneself and others. How you use speech and verbal interaction reflects your inner awareness. It’s nearly impossible to live happily when you are unable to articulate right speech!
This is the same exact concept when accessing the wisdom of the body in sexual tantric practices. Your pleasure and orgasm are interconnected with your mind (mental processes and subconscious thoughts) and speech (articulates the processes of the mind). Therefore, sexual acts can be used to create harmony and peace within these key areas of your life too!
