1000 YEARS

OF
SEXUAL WISDOM
By Karinna Kittles-Karsten

Copyright 2009
All rights reserved.
1000 Years of Sexual Wisdom

A Book by

Karinna Kittles-Karsten

Founder and President, Sacred Love, Inc.

Sex—it’s one of the most fascinating experiences in the world, a subject that has

intrigued men and women for thousands of years throughout history. I count myself

among those who are captivated by this powerful, intimate act, and I have journeyed the

world in search of sexual wisdom. My earliest discoveries of sexuality unfurled during

my years as a top fashion model in some of the world’s most exciting and exotic

locations, including Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan,

Australia and New York. I reveled in the legendary romance of the European capitals and

became enchanted with the mystical cultures of the East. As a young romantic, I tumbled

in and out of love many times, always searching for deeper intimacy and more fulfilling

sex.

In this quest for more meaningful sexual intimacy, I began to study the sexual arts as

practiced by ancient cultures around the world. I drank in the sexual histories and rites of

China’s Tao of Love and India’s Tantra while voraciously consuming the mythical tales

of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome and the chivalric romantic

tradition of Medieval Europe. My curiosity also extended to lesser-known civilizations

where the people engaged in eye-opening sexual practices.

To my surprise, I discovered that many of these centuries-old cultures enjoyed a greater

sense of sexual freedom than we do today. They viewed sex as a completely natural,

nourishing act that should be performed often to improve one’s health and vitality. Even

more remarkable, when it came to sexual matters, several of these early civilizations

boasted more egalitarianism between the sexes than our own modern society. Both

women and men were equally free to initiate, engage in and enjoy the physical pleasures

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of copulation without double standards or feelings of guilt or shame.

I was completely enthralled and fascinated by these liberated views, but I found one

revelation even more compelling. I learned that the sexual beliefs of many of these

ancient civilizations shared one defining element—they considered sexuality a sacred

experience that was harmoniously linked to the divine, regardless of whether that took the

form of a god, a goddess, nature or the universe. In the eyes of the ancients, sex went far

beyond a few moments of physical pleasure shared between two people. This intimate

experience intricately connected a person to what was divinely meaningful to them and

infused a sense of one’s place in the grand scheme of life. This, I came to realize, is the

true essence of sexual wisdom.

I had no idea at the time, but this introduction to “sacred sex and love” would eventually

become my life’s work. Now, after 20 years of studying and teaching ancient sexual

wisdom, I enjoy sharing amazingly beautiful, mysterious and secret intimate arts from

around the world with millions of people through my books, DVDs, media appearances

and speaking engagements. One of the most wonderful things about these ancient love

arts is that they can benefit all types of people, whether you’re straight or gay, an

adventurous single person developing your sexual repertoire or a married couple hoping

to reignite your passion and enhance your lovemaking. It gives me incredible pleasure to

turn people on to new ideas to enhance their most intimate relationship using the

traditions and practices of ancient cultures. And that’s what I hope to do for you with this

book.

In 1,000 Years of Sexual Wisdom, I will share many of these ancient sexual rituals from

around the globe which have been lost throughout the ages. (I must admit that some of

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these traditions date further into our ancient past than just 1,000 years.) When you tap

back into these timeless customs, you will find renewed relevance and meaning for your

sex life. You will also discover that reenacting or adapting age-old sexual rituals or

engaging in primeval lovemaking practices with your lover can add a lot of spice and

intrigue to your sexual relationship.

No doubt, you will be surprised to discover how exciting and relevant these ancient

sexual rites are for today’s adventurous lovers. And if you’re hoping to take your sexual

relationship and capacity for intimacy to the next level, you will uncover the keys for

doing so within the pages of this book. With this book, you can begin your own journey

of initiation into a millennium (or more) of sexual wisdom.

Your quest for erotic knowledge will begin with the most ancient known texts on

intimacy and sexuality, China’s Tao of Love and India’s Tantra, both of which describe

arousing lovemaking rituals and sexual positions that can add variety and a new

dimension of intensity to any sexual encounter. Then you’ll journey to the Middle East

and Egypt where you’ll discover passionate and sensual temple rites that can be

reinterpreted to deliver divine sexual pleasures.

Next, your sexual voyage will lead you West where you’ll be introduced to decadent

celebrations used in ancient Greece and Rome that can be adapted for a fun and

frolicking good time. Your sexual education wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t explore

the legendary romance and chivalry that defined Europe’s Middle Ages and that can

reignite your own desire. Your world tour will also take you back in time to experience

the nature-based sexual practices of the indigenous tribes of the Americas, which can lead

to more sexual magic in your own love life. Finally, you can be inspired by the age-old

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customs and modern practices of the world’s most sexually liberal region, the Nordic

countries.

The enticing sexual histories of these ancient civilizations are meant to inspire you, and

the real purpose of this book is to help you make these timeless ideas your own to

enhance intimate pleasure, revitalize sexual excitement and bring you closer to your lover

than you ever imagined. 1,000 Years of Sexual Wisdom is above all else a guided sacred

initiation that can lead you to a more exciting, connected and satisfying sex life. I hope

you enjoy your journey.

Karinna Kittles-Karsten

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Table of Contents

Chapter One

Enjoy Sex as Good Medicine with the Tao of Love from China ……………………………….. 7

Chapter Two

Delight Your Lover’s Divine Senses with the Tantra of India ……........................................... 30

Chapter Three

Harness the Power of Sexual Magic with Egyptian Sex Rituals…………………………………54

Chapter Four

Unveil the Mysteries of Love with the Temple Rites of the Ancient Middle East………………76

Chapter Five

Enchant the Heart with the Romantic Chivalry of Medieval Europe………………………….. 101

Chapter Six

Create Fertile Fantasies Inspired by the Gods and Goddesses of the Mediterranean………...... 128

Chapter Seven

Bring Heaven and Earth into Your Bedroom with Shamanic Sex Ceremonies of the Americas 152

Chapter Eight

Go Nordic Natural and Nude …………………………………………………………………..177

Conclusion

Having the Best Sex In the World ……………………………………………………………..199

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 Chapter One

Enjoy Sex as Good Medicine

with the Tao of Love from China

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Intro

The civilization of ancient China that rose up amid misty sacred mountaintops and

blossoming peach trees more than 10,000 years ago, possesses one of the world’s richest

and most intriguing sexual histories. Its classic sexology system originated during the

Han Dynasty in 2 BC, a time of great medical discovery and social advances in ancient

China. Legend has it that the Yellow Emperor, known as the father of traditional Chinese

medicine, learned the secrets of healthy sex, pleasure-filled sex and sexual alchemy in a

captivating conversation with three Taoist female immortals. The sexual knowledge he

gained from these mystical women became the foundation of the Eastern world’s oldest

known intimacy practice: the Tao of Love.

The Tao of Love graphically describes an intimate philosophy for love and lovemaking

believed to be the keys to health, harmonious relationships and longevity. Ancient

China’s most famous philosophers, artisans, emperors, empresses and doctors wrote

about, quoted and lived by the Tao of Love, incorporating its potent lovemaking rituals

into their daily lives.

In ancient China, the Tao of Love was interpreted as a sort of prescription for healthy

living and became a legitimate branch of traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, ancient

Chinese doctors viewed sex as very good medicine and would routinely prescribe Taoist

erotic techniques and rituals to their patients to promote healing and longevity.

Depending on a patient’s particular ailments, specific sexual positions and practices

would be recommended to restore health and youthful vitality.

Another compelling sexual secret within the Tao of Love is yin yang role play. Yin and

yang are polar opposites, like fire and water, that exist within each man and woman. Yin

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is the feminine, cool, receptive quality that flows through a sexual partner and attracts a

luscious intimate encounter. Yang is the masculine, hot, pursuing, penetrating quality that

inspires a dynamic lover and sets a sexual encounter on fire. According to ancient

Chinese sexual canons, when yin and yang are dynamically at play during a sexual

interlude, it creates harmony, sizzling excitement and orgasmic joy.

While the Tao of Love provided many tantalizing sexual practices to the Chinese people,

none was more desirable than the potent sexual elixir that was believed to produce

multiple orgasms and even immortality. In Taoist philosophy, immortality was a

supernatural state that would allow a person to move at will between earth and heaven.

The ancient Taoists, who viewed themselves as alchemists, created this erotic elixir by

using a variety of sexual techniques that would transform sexual energy into a refined

energy as valuable as gold.

The notion of this powerful sexual elixir permeated ancient Chinese society. It is written

that the Yellow Emperor delighted in cultivating his sexual elixir based on what he had

learned from the beautiful female immortals and became an immortal himself. One of the

most famous alchemists in China, Ko Hung, wrote about a sexual elixir school in his

monumental 4th century work, Pao P’u Tzu. During the Ming dynasty, numerous texts

referred to this intriguing sexual elixir, revealing that many ancient Chinese people were

enjoying its sensual benefits.

Although the Tao of Love is thousands of years old, it remains relevant and timely for

modern lovers. Take the Tao of Love’s prescriptions for sex as good medicine to

heighten your libido and increase sexual potency. With yin yang role play, you and your

lover can choose to ignite the fire for hot ecstatic sex or sink into each other’s arms for

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long, luxurious lovemaking any time you want. And like the ancient Taoist alchemists,

you can both enjoy creating your own sexual elixir for incredibly pleasure-filled multi-

orgasmic encounters.

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Sex as Good Medicine

History of Sex

The Tao of Love portrayed sex as good medicine—an erotic act that held great

regenerative powers. According to early Chinese medical canons, such as the Yang-

Sheng Fang (Prescriptions for Nurturing Life), making love in certain positions and

using specific sexual stroking methods could produce healing effects. The belief in the

medicinal power of sexual activity was so strong that ancient Chinese doctors routinely

prescribed copulation as a remedy for all kinds of conditions and diseases, including

sexual problems.

For example, a man might be instructed to have sex with a woman lying on her side but

with her hips tilted upward in order to cure premature ejaculation. A tonic for female

reproductive organs included making love with the woman on her back with her legs and

arms wrapped around her lover’s waist while she circulated her body in both clockwise

and counterclockwise directions.

The Taoists also believed that engaging in hot sexual activity could actually rejuvenate

the body, creating a more youthful and vibrant appearance. In essence, the more times a

person made love, the younger they would look and feel, and the longer they would live.

Sounds good, doesn’t it?

You can give your own sex life a healthy boost with a modern adaptation of sex as good

medicine. Borrowing from the practices of the Tao of Love, you and your lover can

experiment with new and exciting sexual positions and steamy sexual techniques that are

guaranteed to enhance male potency and to stimulate the female libido.

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“Those who practice (sexual union with only up to two ejaculations a month) live for

200 years, maintain their youthful color, and are without illness.”

Sun Ssu-miao, Priceless Prescriptions

Sex as Good Medicine—Make It Your Own

Fortunately, you don’t need a prescription from an ancient Chinese doctor to engage in

sex as good medicine. You and your lover can inject healthy lovemaking into your daily

lives by trying some of the healing sexual positions and stimulating techniques described

in the Tao of Love. Get your erotic evening off to a healthful start with a sexy tonic made

from arousing Chinese herbs. Considering that these herbs are designed to intensify

desire and strengthen virility, you can be sure that a dose of this “medicine” will make

you and your lover feel more sexually alive than ever.

Stock Up On Sexy Chinese Herbs

A number of erotic Chinese herbs have been used for thousands of years to enhance

sexual potency and ignite the sex drive. These herbs are considered by some to be an

ancient, natural answer to that little blue pill, Viagra. Chinese herbs that are known for

increasing libido include horny goat weed, ginseng and gingko biloba. Horny goat weed

increases levels of nitric oxide, an element that’s essential for achieving an erection.

Ginseng pumps up your stamina, which can help keep you both going strong for those

marathon sexcapades, and improves blood flow to the genitals, which is also necessary

for full arousal in men. Gingko biloba is yet another Chinese herb that improves blood

flow to the sex organs for stronger erections.

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You can find these common Chinese herbs in many retail locations or online stores where

vitamins and supplements are sold. For more information on the mysteries of these sexual

aids, visit a Chinese herbalist who can give you a prescription for potent herbs that can

lead to a boost in your sexual arousal and more abundant sexual ecstasy. Be aware,

however, that if you have certain medical conditions, it may not be safe to take some

Chinese herbs. Consult with your doctor to see if Chinese herbs are right for you. If not,

you can still take pleasure in sex as good medicine, just leave out the herbs and focus on

the sex.

Prepare Your Sex Tonic

Using your erotic enhancing Chinese herbs, concoct a sex tonic that you and your lover

can sip seductively before making love. Your stimulating potion doesn’t have to taste like

medicine to improve your sex life. Blend and swirl these arousing herbs into a delicious

Chinese tea that’s known for its healing powers, such as green tea or white tea. For a

more exotic flavor, try an aromatic tea, such as jasmine, Moroccan mint or ginger. To

prepare your arousing brew, pour hot—not boiling—water into a teapot and steep the tea

for three to four minutes. Add your libido-enhancing herbs and serve in teacups or mugs.

Create Your Sex Tonic Ceremony

Since the ancient Chinese were famed throughout the world for their elaborate tea

ceremonies, you may want to create your own sex tonic ceremony. Slip into sumptuous

silk robes, light candles and sit across from each other on luscious-colored pillows for

this intimate occasion. Creating a sensuous ceremonial atmosphere for drinking your sexy

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tonic can help you get into the mood for erotic ancient Taoist-style sex. Whisper enticing

and loving words to each other as you prepare your delicious sexual stimulant. Go bare

under your robe, tying it loosely so your lover can catch glimpses of your beautiful nude

body beneath.

Savor Your Stimulating Sex Tonic

When your sex tonic is ready, let it cool slightly. Looking into each other’s eyes, bow to

each other and then take your first sip simultaneously. Savor the sexual refresher slowly.

Breathe in the steam from the liquid, letting it warm and moisten your lips and nose.

Open up your robe and hold the warm teacup near your erogenous zones so you can feel

the sacred mist licking your luscious skin. Sip slowly, relishing the heat of the tonic in

your mouth. You may even want to take a sip, hold it in your mouth for a moment and

then kiss your lover to share a sensually warm kiss. When you’re down to the last drop of

your tonic, pour it into your lover’s open mouth, and then lick their lips deliciously.

Experiment with Taoist Sexual Healing Positions

As the Chinese herbs take their effect, you will probably be filled with desire for each

other. When you’re both sufficiently aroused, try some of the healing sexual positions

and steamy techniques from the Tao of Love, such as this libido booster and orgasmic

wonder position that can improve male sexual issues, such as impotence and premature

ejaculation. Women, lie on your side and twist your hips so your pelvis is facing upward

and your knees are spread apart. Men, straddle her on your hands and knees and enter

only the head of your penis into her vagina.

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While your penis is inside her, use the secret Taoist stroking method of shallow and deep

strokes called “Sets of Nine.” For the first set of nine strokes, use only shallow strokes.

Then penetrate the vagina deeply one time. Next, penetrate with two blissfully deep

strokes followed by eight teasingly shallow strokes. For the following set of nine, do

three deep strokes and then seven shallow ones. Keep adding deep penetrations and

subtracting shallow strokes until you get to nine deep thrusts and one shallow. Counting

your strokes and alternating between shallow and deep strokes can help you delay

ejaculation, while the changes in depth of penetration can add to her pleasure. According

to Taoist beliefs, this hot stroking method also channels health to the organs of the body,

creating a wildly “organ-ic” orgasm.

With your increased stamina thanks to your sex tonic, you can extend your lovemaking

session by changing positions. The following Taoist sexual toning position not only

provides for long-lasting intercourse but also improves blood circulation for her, which

can aid in healing headaches (a common excuse for not having sex) and preventing

menstrual cramps.

To perform this sexy move, men, roll over onto your back while she lies on one side of

you with her leg thrown over your waist and her vagina above your penis. Women,

support yourself on one elbow with your hand under his head. Take his penis in your

other hand and guide it in to penetrate your vagina halfway. Maintain a hold on his penis

as you rotate your pelvis so that his shaft comes in contact with your clitoris. Women,

circulate your pelvis slowly in a clockwise and then counterclockwise direction. Each

circulation massages and stimulates the vagina and clitoris, sending waves of energy and

pleasure into the circulatory system.

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While rotating in this way, you will both feel irresistible stimulation, which can bring you

to ecstatic heights. After she has been satisfied, men, return to the Taoist secret nine-set

stroking method for a rejuvenating and blissful sexual encounter for you both.

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Yin Yang Role Play

History of Sex

Some of the most arousing sexual techniques described in the Tao of Love teachings

involve yin yang role play. According to the ancient Chinese, the yin is associated with

water, coolness, softness, receptiveness, darkness and relaxation. By contrast, yang

attributes include heat, assertiveness, hardness, expansion, light and fire. In a sexual

encounter, the ancient Taoists called upon the yang to supply the heat for passionate

lovemaking and turned to the yin to cool their fevered pace in favor of a more unhurried,

relaxed and sumptuous lovemaking session. According to the ancient Chinese texts, such

as The Classic of the Elemental Maid, when yin and yang act harmoniously and

dynamically, it leads to exquisite sexual pleasure.

Like the ancient Taoists did thousands of years ago, you and your lover can use the

powers of yin and yang role play to add a fun, new dimension to your sex life. Like fire

and ice, you can heat up your sexual chemistry to ignite your lover’s desire or cool your

lover with a soothing seduction so you can both savor foreplay and lovemaking.

Yin Yang Role Play—Make It Your Own

You and your lover can use role play to call upon the captivating powers of both the yin

and the yang to create tantalizing sexual encounters. When you include the coolly sensual

elements and attributes of the yin along with the hot arousing elements and attributes of

the yang during foreplay, you build sexual tension and intensify your pleasure. And by

taking turns assuming the yin and the yang roles as you make love, you will experience

your lovemaking from a whole new perspective. Even if you’ve been with the same lover

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for twenty years, sex that may have seemed familiar and routine in the past will feel

fresh, thrilling and new.

Erotic Yin Yang Play Elements

Tease the senses and increase stimulation with yin and yang elements during foreplay.

Cooling yin-related items you may want to use for this passionate prelude to sex include

ice cubes and cool creams. Fiery yang-related items that will heat up your lover include

cinnamon mints and hot natural candle wax. Turn down the lights and start burning some

natural emollient candles that give off a sexy and romantic fragrance. Burn the candles in

the bedroom to help create a sensual scene, and so you’ll have candle wax (appropriate

for massage) nearby to drizzle on your lover. Bring the other fiery and cooling elements

into the bedroom so they’ll be within reach, too.

Fire and Ice Foreplay

For this sensual and arousing yin yang lead-in to sex, shed any clothing and approach

your lover in the nude. Whoever makes the first move in foreplay has taken on the yang

role. Whoever is inviting and receiving their lover’s affections is in the yin role. Have fun

taking turns.

Men, if this first move is yours, take an ice cube and run it across your lips and into your

mouth and suck on it for a moment, letting it cool your tongue. Pull your lover toward

you for an icy mouth-to-mouth kiss and then open her mouth and hold the ice as you drip

it onto her tongue. Take it back into your mouth and pass the ice cube into hers.

Exchange the ice cube back and forth with passionate kisses until it melts. With your cool

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lips and frosty tongue, plant tender kisses on her cheeks, forehead and eyelids.

Now, replace the cooling yin with the hot yang. Women, take a cinnamon-flavored mint

in your mouth and invite your lover in for a spicy kiss. The zesty treat will feel like a

tingling explosion on your cold lips and tongue. Like you did with the ice cube, heat up

your tongue with the cinnamon mint and pass the hot treat to your lover’s tongue. Let

your tongues spar and delight in the warm, electrifying sensations.

Go back to the yin by taking an ice cube in your hand. Have your lover lie face down on

the bed so you can gently caress the ice cube in a swirling motion down his spine to the

small of his back and to his buttocks. Let the ice cube drip its cooling moisture into every

crevice to send luscious chills up and down his spine. As the ice cube melts on his back,

blend in some cool body cream. Rub it onto his shoulders, back muscles and buttocks,

sending soothing shivers and arousing chills over every inch of his body.

Men, now it is your turn to combine the magic of yin and yang together. Take another ice

cube and hold it between your teeth as you slide it down her neck to her breasts. Circle it

around her sensitive nipples and watch them become aroused from the chill. Keep trailing

the ice cube down her body to her legs, letting it drip its alluring coolness on her thighs

and calves. Then blow out one of the lit natural emollient candles and allow it to cool

slightly. Let tiny drops of warm wax fall onto her and sensually massage it into her divine

body. The exquisite sensation of both the icy and fiery elements on her skin will intensify

her desire and drive her wild. Now, let her do the same for you, alternating between the

ice cube and the warm candle wax on your body.

Women, utilize the yang action of surprise by drizzling and massaging the candle wax

around his inner thighs and torso. Then pop another mint before you take his penis in

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your mouth, seductively sucking his member and circling your tongue around the head.

Your hot and spicy tongue can glide up and down his shaft in sizzling, fiery licks igniting

his libido. Simultaneously use your hands to spread the warm wax all over his body

making him hot for you.

Men, keep the play going by using the yin cooling act of serving your lover and take a

small piece of ice in between your teeth and mouth for a few moments and find your way

down to her genitals. Remove the ice from your mouth and spread her labia with your

fingers. Ever-so-gently run your icy tongue around the rim of her vagina. This chilly

touch may be too extreme for some women so pay attention to her response. Do this a

few times, letting your frosty tongue cool the heat of her vagina. The icy feeling mixed

with her hot desire for you will have her shivering with pleasure. Once more, take the ice

into your mouth and let it get very cold. Remove it and move your icy tongue up to her

clitoris to increase her stimulation. Again, be attentive to her responses in case this cold

temperature is too much for her. When she is close to orgasm, pull away teasingly.

Expressing Your Yin and Yang in Bed

After your fiery and icy foreplay, you will be aching to take your yin yang role play to

the next level. In lovemaking, whoever is on the bottom is in the yin position, and

whoever is on top is in the yang position. To make the most of your role-playing

experience, alternate between taking the yin role and the yang role as you make love.

You may find that taking the role that is the opposite of your natural lovemaking style

will be most exciting for you. Even when you assume the role that is more naturally

suited to you, you can infuse it with thrilling newness by adding a twist to a position that

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you normally use.

Women, after you’ve stimulated his penis with your hot tongue, you will want to wipe off

the cinnamon with a cool cloth. Then move your body up to straddle him on your hands

and knees and lower yourself onto his penis. Your vagina may still feel cold from his icy

cunnilingus, but it will quickly heat up as your passion ignites.

If you normally face your lover while on top, turn yourself around so your back is facing

him while you ride his penis. This Taoist sex position is called Bunny Licking Its Fur.

This playful position lets him grab onto your luscious buttocks and offers him a sexy new

view of your gorgeous body while letting you experience new sensations. Place your feet

on the bed and bring your knees up toward your chest and teasingly hop up and down

gently. You will need some strength in your thigh muscles for this sexy move, but it will

be worth it. At first, hop lightly so the penetration is very shallow, making him yearn for

more. Then hop a little higher, allowing the penetration to deepen. Your sassy yet

controlled erotic movements and the different angle on his penis will leave him begging

for more.

Men, take the yang role now and position her so you can take her from behind. If she is

normally on all fours for rear-entry sex, have her bring her knees to the edge of the bed

and lean over so her hands touch the floor, leaving her inviting buttocks high in the air.

This is a highly erotic Taoist sex position called Stepping Tigers. This exotic position

will allow you to control penetration and is perfect for deep thrusting. You can hold onto

her buttocks with one hand as you rub your other hand up her back. She can reach one

hand between her legs and massage your testicles or her clitoris. In keeping with the idea

of trying new things, women, use your non-dominant hand to touch your lover or

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yourself. It will feel new and exciting like a stranger’s touch. After she has reached

blissful ecstasy, continue your deep penetration for a hot release.

A Couple’s Yin Yang Sex Date Story

As Randy and Nina’s romance was heating up, Randy planned a special overnight date at

a beautiful hotel for Nina. Getting away from their busy lives was a perfect way for the

couple to generate sexual excitement. But Nina wanted to add her own special touch to

this romantic adventure to drive Randy wild. Inspired by yin yang role play, Nina made a

call to room service before they arrived and asked them to run a steaming hot bath for

them. She also asked room service to deliver a few special ingredients, including a bucket

of ice, a bottle of champagne, shaving cream and a razor.

Arriving just minutes after her secret delivery, Randy and Nina walked into the room, and

Nina slowly undressed him and then herself. She led him into the bathroom, which was

all set up for this yin yang foreplay and invited him into the steamy tub. He relaxed into

the tub willingly, closing his eyes and letting his daily concerns melt away. At that

moment Nina put a cold wet cloth over his face, then massaged it into his skin. She

removed the cloth and placed another warmer one over his closed eyes. Then she got into

the tub and straddled Randy. She reached for the bowl of cool shaving cream, and began

to rub it gently on his face. As the cool lather spread over his cheeks and neck, Randy

started to purr with pleasure. She then took the razor and dipped it into the cold ice and

shaved his face.

Feeling the cold sensations on his face mixed with the hot water against his body, Randy

became intensely aroused. By the time Nina started shaving his neck, he couldn’t hold

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back any longer. Randy took the bucket of ice and poured it into the bath. With the

dueling sensations of the ice and the hot water tantalizing their skin, Randy entered her

right there in the bath for some passionate lovemaking. They topped off their orgasmic

yin yang experience with champagne, drinking some of it and pouring some of the cool

bubbly on each other’s bodies to add to the excitement.

The Sexual Elixir and Multiple Orgasms

History of Sex

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At the heart of 2nd century BC Taoist sexology was the belief that the ancient sex masters

were alchemists who could transform erotic energy into a potent sexual elixir that

promised multiple orgasms and even immortality. To create their arousing alchemy, the

Taoists used a number of sexual techniques, including stimulating pelvic breathing

exercises and a sexy move called the “power lock” that channels sexual energy up the

spine and throughout the body.

The power lock involved tightening specific muscles to activate the sacral pump located

at the bottom of the spine and the cranial pump situated at the top of the spine. According

to Taoist sexology, the sacral pump acted as a lever to rapidly move sexual energy from

the genitals up the spine. The cranial pump also acted as a lever, amplifying carnal

pleasure by moving the sexual energy over the crown of the head and down the front of

the body to create an all-over ecstatic experience.

When ancient Chinese love masters used these sacred techniques, the women—and even

the men, too—often could achieve two, three or even more orgasms. Although the

Taoists recognized that prolonged ecstatic pleasure came more easily to women, they

believed that men could learn to ride the waves of orgasm without ejaculation, giving

them the ability to experience multi-orgasmic sex. Achieving multiple orgasms was a feat

they believed took the sexual experience beyond physical lovemaking and into a sacred,

realm.

By using the same sexual secrets as the ancient Taoists, you and your lover can learn to

create your own incredible sexual elixir that will lead to ecstatic multiple orgasms for you

both. Women, you can experience prolonged whole-body ecstasy that goes beyond the

transient pleasure you feel in your erogenous zones. Men, you can learn how to withhold

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and redirect ejaculation when you orgasm, allowing you to multiply the number of

orgasms you can achieve and extend lovemaking bliss.

The Sexual Elixir and Multiple Orgasms—Make It Your Own

To become a sexual alchemist like the ancient Taoists, create your own “sexual

laboratory.” You don’t need any chemistry beakers or lab coats for your sexy lab—unless

you like the idea of adding a little role play to this ancient Chinese sex ritual. All you

need is a willingness to experiment with some arousing erotic techniques that are

guaranteed to result in a crescendo of prolonged ecstasy for you both.

Spark Your Sexual Chemistry with the Sexual Elixir

No doubt, you and your lover have sexual chemistry, that magnetic attraction that draws

two people together. No matter how many years you have been together, you can spark

that sexual chemistry with long and luxurious foreplay, something Taoist teachings

emphasize in the lovemaking process. During this foreplay, slowly and sensually arouse

what the Taoists call the sexual palace, the pelvic area encompassing the internal sex

organs and the genitalia.

When you’re both fully nude, lie on your side on the bed or floor facing each other.

Begin creating your sexual elixir with a steamy technique called the Breath of Pleasure.

This secret sexual practice enhances foreplay, increasing desire and elevating sexual

energy inside your sexual palace to prepare you for multi-orgasmic sex.

Look into your lover’s eyes as you inhale deeply and close the opening to your vagina by

contracting your pelvic muscles—the same muscles you would use if you were stopping

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yourself from urinating. Hold this contraction for several seconds. When you contract,

you’ll notice a titillating sense of arousal flowing from your genitals up into your pelvis.

Men, take a deep breath and contract these same muscles to close the tip of the penis

while drawing up the testicles. Then exhale and relax the contraction. Do not use this

practice if you have a urinary tract infection or if a woman is on her period.

Synchronize your breathing so you’re both inhaling and contracting at the same time and

exhaling and relaxing in unison. Do this for five to seven minutes. You will know when

the elixir has been generated when you both begin to feel a pleasurable rippling and

tingling sensation in your genitals traveling up through the pelvis expanding your arousal,

pleasure and desire for each other.

Make Love with Your Sexual Elixir

Women, while still lying on your side, bring your knee up and rest it on his waist so he

can enter you to reach the next stage of your sexy experiment. With his erect penis inside

you, continue to expand the sexual elixir together. Men, penetrate gradually and

rhythmically. In unison, inhale and contract your genitals, holding the contraction for

several seconds. When you contract, you’ll both notice a titillating sense of tightening

around his shaft, which adds to the friction and increases the pleasure for you both. Keep

breathing while tightening and releasing your pelvic muscles in harmony with your lover

for six deep breaths. Feel your sexual elixir sensations becoming more vibrant and

intense, and notice how they merge with your lover’s.

Sexual Elixir Circulation

Now it’s time to circulate your sexual elixir to electrify and enliven your body. Women,

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roll over to your other side so you are in a spoon position with your knees bent and

buttocks angled against his pelvis. Penetration is limited in this position, which can give

him more staying power. It also leaves one of his hands free to caress your breasts and

body or to stimulate your clitoris.

In this position, harmonize your breathing again while squeezing and releasing your

pelvic muscles. To strengthen your arousal and intensify your pleasure, the movements of

your lovemaking should match your breathing. As you breathe in, imagine drawing the

elixir up your body along your spine towards the crown of your head. When you exhale,

let the sexual elixir flow like honey down from the crown of your head along the front of

your body. You will feel incredible sexual pleasure flowing around your body. It can feel

so amazing, you may think you have just hit the sexual wheel of fortune.

Master the Power Lock to Ride the Waves of Multiple Orgasms

The final ingredient in your alchemical compound is the power lock, which can pave the

way to multiple whole-body orgasms for you both. As you move into a very hot

lovemaking stage from circulating the sexual elixir, use the power lock. The power lock

involves activating a combination of muscles that will stimulate the sacral pump located

at the bottom of the spine and the cranial pump situated at the top of the spine.

Here’s how you perform this incredibly erotic move. When you are almost ready to reach

orgasm, activate the sacral pump by curling your toes under, turning your tailbone under,

closing your fists and tightening your buttocks and thighs. Simultaneously activate the

cranial pump by tucking your chin in toward your neck and swallowing to draw the

sexual elixir upwards toward the crown of your head. Hold your breath until you feel the

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orgasm traveling away from your genitals up to your brain, then exhale and relax letting

the orgasmic energy flow over your head and down your torso.

When you activate the power lock, you will instantly send the sexual elixir upwards at a

rapid rate and will feel an electrical current of pleasure rising up the spine before a wave

of orgasm rushes over your entire body. With this technique, the orgasm expands within

the body and mind rather than outwards into male ejaculation or female exhaustion.

Because of this, as you make love, you can repeat the sequence over and over for

multiple orgasms.

As you learn to use the power lock, focus first on your own elixir moving up and around

your body. Then as you grow even hotter and more at ease with the move, feel you and

your lover’s elixirs merging and moving as one alchemical compound around both of

your bodies. As you make love using the power lock, you can both experience wave after

wave of blissful orgasmic ecstasy and will feel yourself entering a sacred dimension. You

should realize that it may take some practice to master the power lock, but even if you

don’t manage to unlock its secrets right away, you can still have a lot of fun as you are

learning how.

Quickie Elixir Story

Alex wanted to experience sexual intercourse quickly without the need for long, drawn-

out foreplay each time. It was taking Leslie longer to become aroused, and this

sometimes put a dent in his desire. Fingering or oral play would eventually do the trick,

but they were eager to find something else that might work to speed up her arousal. I

suggested creating the sexual elixir, which provides circulation through the entire pelvic

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region and increases desire. By creating the sexual elixir during foreplay, it would

accelerate her arousal and enhance the intensity of her yearning.

I suggested that Leslie try it before getting to the bedroom—while cooking dinner, doing

errands or driving home from work—to get her sexual engine started. Through our talk,

Leslie revealed that Alex not only wanted a quickie, but he also wanted to have a stronger

erection throughout. I told them the sexual elixir could help with that issue, too.

That week, Alex and Leslie took some time during their day to create their sexual elixir.

It was their own little secret arousal practice that they could do anywhere, anytime. And

since they could do it fully clothed without touching themselves, no one would ever

know except perhaps for the big smiles on their faces. They reported back to let me know

that Leslie had suggested a quickie in the backseat of the car one afternoon after dropping

off their kids at soccer. They both felt spontaneous and free, and Alex reported having a

firm handle on things.

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 Chapter Two

Delight Your Lover’s Divine Senses

with the Tantra of India

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Intro

India, an exquisitely colorful, sensual and mystical land where the holy Ganges river

flows from the highest snow-capped peaks in the world—the Himalayas—is considered

by many to be the birthplace of carnal knowledge. More than 1,000 years ago, this

intriguing and spiritual “Shangri-La” spawned Tantra, the most well known of all the

ancient sacred sexual practices. A Sanskrit word that means “to weave” or “to expand,”

Tantra and its rituals for sexual intimacy were primarily intended to provide Hindus with

a pathway to spiritual enlightenment—a blessed state free of suffering and attachment.

Originating before 800 AD, Tantra honored two principle deities: Shakti, a female

goddess, and Shiva, a male god. According to Tantric philosophy, these deities resided

within each and every human as divine energy that flows through the body, much like the

way blood courses through the veins. This energy is concentrated in “chakras” located at

the base of the spine, the genitals, the abdomen, the solar plexus, the heart, the throat, the

“third eye” in between the eyebrows and the crown of the head.

Tantric followers believed that by practicing certain intimate sexual techniques and

assuming specific love postures—what we would call sexual positions—they could

channel that divine energy throughout the body to reach enlightenment and enjoy

transcendent ecstasy, which is a feeling of pleasure so great it exists outside the limits of

time and space.

Many Tantric erotic techniques involved meditation and chanting as a way to get in touch

with the deity within oneself and to honor the divine in one’s lover. When meditation was

combined with specific love postures, it was believed to extend, intensify and enhance

lovemaking. Many of the Tantric love postures were first described in the Kama Sutra,

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the most famous sex book of all time. Attributed to the Indian philosopher Vatsyayana,

who lived during what is referred to as the Golden Age of India from around 320 to 550

AD, this seminal love manual includes graphic descriptions of sixty-four sexual practices.

Among the enticing Tantric sexual techniques was the practice of weaving the sensory, or

drawing on what two lovers could hear, see, smell, feel and taste while making love. By

paying attention to awakening each of the five senses, a couple could bring themselves

more fully into the present moment, creating a more pleasurable dimension in their

lovemaking.

Taking the sensory awareness a step further, couples practicing Tantric sex could also

activate and enjoy the intense sensations of their raw yet potent sexual energy, which was

called kundalini, flowing through the chakras. By channeling kundalini energy through

the body during lovemaking, a couple could achieve heightened pleasure and clarity.

They could also experience a feeling of joyous union with each other and, at times, a

sense of complete oneness with the universe.

Another intoxicating Tantric pathway to glorious sex included prayerful sexual positions

that required focusing on both the exciting external sexual stimuli and the heavenly

internal subtle sensations while making love. During this powerful sexual intercourse, the

woman would praise the role of the lingam, the Tantric name for the erect male penis.

The man would praise the role of the yoni, the Tantric term given to the aroused female

sex organ. By skillfully executing these love postures, two lovers could generate the

most physical pleasure and the deepest intimate connection possible. Couples who

engaged in these prayerful sexual positions with their whole hearts and minds performed

a form of erotic and sublime worship with each other.

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Eroticism is firstly a search for pleasure, ...a perception of the divine state, which is

infinite delight."

Alain Danielou, The Complete Kama Sutra

Honoring the Divine in Your Lover

History of Sex

In Tantric philosophy, men and women honored the god Shiva and the goddess Shakti,

two deities who were believed to live within all humans. When men and women

recognized and honored the divine god and goddess within themselves and within their

partner, each became a more radiant, passionate, powerful and expressive lover.

This was accomplished by coupling erotic Tantra with spiritual practices, such as

meditation and chanting, which have been practiced for thousands of years and are

recognized as some of the most common components of nearly all Eastern religions.

Meditation is a practice of calming the mind that can increase harmony and improve

relationships. Chanting involves singing mystical Sanskrit syllables as a way to awaken

vital energy and connect with the divine.

Meditating during a Tantric encounter made it easy to sink into a deep state of

appreciation for a lover. Similarly, chanting attuned a couple’s chakras and inspired them

to share more of themselves during sex. Both meditation and chanting greatly increased a

couple’s desire for intimate connection and allowed them to extend their lovemaking,

sustaining intercourse for an hour or more to the delight of both lovers. When these

sacred rituals were blended with erotic Tantra, it offered lovers a pathway to supreme

physical joy and divine union.

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You, too, can honor the divine in your lover by combining elements of meditation and

chanting with Tantric sexual positions. By exploring these ancient practices, you can turn

a typical quickie into a long, luxurious interlude that brings you closer to your lover and

provides you both with more vibrant and meaningful sex.

Honoring the Divine in Your Lover—Make It Your Own

In today’s fast-paced world, couples often hurry through sexual encounters on a singular

quest for the Big O. With Tantric love, however, you’re encouraged to slow down and

trade goal-oriented sex for something more meaningful and ultimately, more pleasurable.

You can follow these teachings of Tantra by honoring the divine in your lover, a practice

that involves showing deep appreciation for your beloved, introducing basic elements of

meditation and chanting to your foreplay and lovemaking and experimenting with Tantric

sex postures. Surprisingly, you may find that when you stop focusing on attaining an

orgasm, it actually results in more blissful ecstasy.

Show Your Appreciation

Honoring the divine in your lover by showing how much you appreciate them is always a

good idea. When you are first dating a new lover, it’s easy to shower them with

compliments. Appreciation comes naturally at this stage of a relationship, and it’s a

beautiful thing. But as a relationship grows and deepens, there’s a tendency for the

adoring words to fade and not surprisingly, when this happens, your sexual chemistry

might fade too. In this Tantric exercise, try to see beyond your lover’s faults to recapture

the wonder that first inspired you to connect with that person and turn on your sexual

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desire for each other anew.

In the nude, sit across from each other on the bed or the floor and admire each other. You

may want to acknowledge your lover as a love goddess or love god. Honor the physical

attributes you find appealing about your lover and don’t forget to recognize their inner

beauty, too. Showing your appreciation is as simple as looking into each other’s eyes,

opening your heart and saying a few nice things to each other. You can make it as serious

or as lighthearted as you want with remarks, such as:

• “You’re even more beautiful to me now than the day we met.”

• Your smile melts my heart.”

• “Your passion drives me wild.”

• “I love it when you make me laugh.”

By focusing on your lover’s positive attributes, you’ll set the tone for the intimate

journey upon which you’re about to embark. This is also a good time for you to honor the

love god or goddess within yourself, too. Women especially tend to focus on the things

we don’t like about ourselves. But this practice gives you a chance to shift your attention

to your best qualities to boost your confidence. And when you’re feeling good about

yourself, you’ll feel freer to have more fun with this Tantric sexual adventure.

Add an Erotic Full-Body Chant to Honor Your Lover

If you want to have some fun honoring the divine in your lover, add ancient Tantric

chanting to your foreplay. Lean over to your lover and press your mouth against his or

hers as you chant the sound “om” (pronounced “aum”). This Sanskrit sound is believed to

create the same frequency as the universe. For you and your lover, chanting this sound as

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you kiss will create a titillating vibration in your mouths and open your mind to new

foreplay possibilities.

Let your humming kiss travel over your lover’s chakras, starting at the middle of the

forehead. Chanting to your lover’s chakras will tease that area of their body to open up.

Have your lover lie on their back as you move in for an arousing full-body chant. Chant

the sound “om” again directly and softly on the point between their eyebrows. Give a

humming kiss to what Tantrika’s call the third eye chakra. Move your kisses to the throat

chakra at the base of the throat to chant the sound “ham” (pronounced “haum”). Your

lover will laugh from this ticklish delight.

Now, ease your attention to the heart chakra at the center point between and just above

the nipples to chant the sound “yam” (pronounced “yaum”). Yam will make your lover

feel very yummy. Seductively graze your lips over the skin until you reach the navel

chakra and chant the sound “ram” (pronounced “raum”) right into your lover’s belly

button. You will really rev your lover’s engine with this “ram” kiss.

Take your prize by drifting down to the sex (sacral) chakra and lavishing your sexy

humming kisses all over you lover’s genitals chanting the sound “vam” (pronounced

“vaum”). Va-va-va-vam will awaken a sex tiger, so watch out. While you are there, move

your tongue ever so slightly down to touch the root chakra at the spot in between the

genitals and the anus. This area called the perineum is rich in nerve endings and is one of

the most sensitive and electrifying spots on the body, particularly for men. With your

mouth halfway open, chant a hot sounding “lam” (pronounced “laum”) into this area to

make your lover move and moan in ecstatic pleasure.

Then, if desired, have them roll over on to their stomach so you can continue humming

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your way up their chakras, from the base of their spine all the way up to the crown of the

head. This potent full-contact chanting can awaken and open the chakras and fill your

lover with intense desire.

Take turns honoring and pleasing each other with this unique adaptation of Tantric

chanting. You may want to trail your chanting kiss back down your lover’s body to the

genitals for extended oral sex. Men, keep humming as you cover her clitoris with your

mouth to produce teasing vibrations that will excite and arouse her. Then let her take your

penis in her mouth while she continues her sacred chanting, and you’ll discover why

many men prefer a “hummer” to ordinary fellatio.

Honor the Divine Turning Position from the Kama Sutra

By now, you’ll probably be so turned on that you’ll want to honor the divine in your

lover by experimenting with a heavenly Tantric love posture. Here’s an exciting sexual

position from the Kama Sutra that is so exotic and delicious you may want to stay in it for

a very, very long time.

Called the Turning Position, it is performed with the man sitting on the floor or bed with

one arm behind him for support. She lies on her side in front of him between his legs with

her top leg up in the air so he can hold her ankle with his free hand. Her bottom leg is

bent so her foot is pressed against his knee. This wild love posture adds visual stimulation

for him and allows her to intensify or ease penetration to prolong the encounter. If she

wants to make him last longer, she simply presses her foot against his knee to pull her

pelvis slightly away from his thrusting.

If this love posture is too acrobatic for you, improvise. Using the Turning Position as

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inspiration, you can modify it in many ways. For example, she can lie with her back

propped up on pillows in front of him with her legs on either side of him, and he can

either be sitting or kneeling as he enters her. Or, she can lie on her back and bring both

legs up against his chest so her feet are at his neck as he penetrates her from a sitting or

kneeling position.

Whichever position you choose, remember to stay focused on honoring your lover rather

than rushing to reach orgasm. Talk to your lover as you make love, letting them know

how much they turn you on and what you find most sexy about them. You can also

continue humming or chanting to create a more exotic ambience. The good vibrations

from the chanting combined with this stimulating Tantric position will lead you across

the threshold into a new world of divine pleasure.

Their Honoring the Divine Story

Tom was on thin ice with Rebecca. She had basically told him she was fed up with his

criticism. Tom had a knack of criticizing Rebecca for small things, like where she hung

her wet towel in the bathroom or what kind of music she liked to listen to, and that added

up to big fights that shut down their sex life. Tom was taken by the Honoring the Divine

in Your Lover ritual and felt it could help him get things back on track in their

relationship. He decided to carry out this special intimate encounter at one of Rebecca’s

favorite secluded spots in nature.

Upon arrival, Tom rolled out a blanket and asked Rebecca to sit as he took both of her

hands in his. He said, “I have brought you here to this special place not to just enjoy

nature but to honor your divine nature.” Rebecca, stunned, began to blush. Tom

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continued, “You are beautiful beyond words. You are a joyful free spirit who brings me

so much laughter and happiness. You are my sex goddess, and you turn me on like no

one else could.” Tom kept going on and on. The more Tom communicated his

appreciation for her, the more the defenses around Rebecca’s heart melted. Moved deeply

by Tom’s ritual of honoring her, Rebecca finally whispered to him, “Stop talking,” and

gave him a passionate kiss that led to an afternoon of great sex, during which, she

communicated all of her divine appreciation in return.

Weaving the Sensory

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History of Sex

According to Tantra, lovers were encouraged to use all five of their senses to arouse their

desire and elevate their lovemaking to an exquisite ritual. The most enticing sensation,

however, derived from channeling their sexual energy, known as kundalini, through the

chakras. Kundalini is a Sanskrit word that means “snake”, and this energy source was

believed to lie coiled at the base of the spine like a serpent waiting to strike. Some

Tantrikas, however, believed that kundalini represented the goddess Shakti.

According to Tantric texts, two lovers had to be in good health and had to have

harmonious intentions in order to activate kundalini safely. If they met these conditions,

couples could channel the kundalini during lovemaking by envisioning their potent

sexual energy rising up within their bodies and traveling from chakra to chakra—from

the base of the spine to the genitals and then on to the abdomen, the solar plexus, the

heart, the throat, the third eye and finally, the crown of the head.

As the kundalini rose through the chakras, sexual pleasure intensified, and the lovers

experienced a heightened clarity of the relationship between themselves and the divine.

They might also feel a vast array of sensations, including a pleasurable warmth,

electrifying tingles, subtle vibrations, peaceful inner sounds like a waterfall or flute, and

transcendent peace and joy. By tapping into their kundalini energy and their bodily

senses, Tantric lovers ultimately enhanced sexual intercourse and achieved idyllic

physical and spiritual ecstasy.

Tantric lovers typically practiced channeling their kundalini energy while engaging in

specific sexual positions. Many of the sexual positions they used were detailed in the

Chandamarosana Tantra, an important metaphysical work from the 9th century that

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detailed thirteen sex postures. The ancients believed that these erotic positions helped

generate the kundalini for the ultimate sexual union.

Like Tantric lovers, you can enrich your lovemaking by weaving the sensory into your

own sex acts. Staying fully attuned to your five senses as you make love, you can awaken

your body to delightful sensations that will increase your desire and expand your

pleasure. Adding kundalini into this sensory experience can introduce your lovemaking to

a whole new terrain of sexual exploration that will lead to sublime orgasms.

Weaving the Sensory—Make It Your Own

Weave the sensory into your Tantric lovemaking adventure by creating a sexy scenario

that heightens your and your lover’s five senses—sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.

By immersing yourselves in sensory exploration, you will experience a world of

wondrous nuances that you may have never noticed or felt before. Remember one of the

basic rules of Tantric love when arousing your lover’s senses: take your time. Think of

your Tantric sensory experience as a slow burn in which you bring your lover’s body to a

simmer rather than a fast boil. With this approach, your erotic encounter will provide you

and your lover with deeper intimacy and extended pleasure.

Awaken Your Lover’s Senses

In this Tantric-inspired scenario, you will ignite and delight all of your lover’s senses in

preparation for your kundalini journey. Since humans typically rely on sight as our most

important sense of all, you may want to find ways to heighten the other four senses. One

simple way to do so is to turn down the lights completely so you’re in total darkness

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except for a candle or two flickering in the distance. Then begin to shower your lover

with an array of sensations that will delight their body and ignite their desire.

Start by having your nude lover lie against big luscious pillows in velvet, satin or soft

cotton. Perhaps place two pillows under their head, one under each arm, one under the

torso, one under the hips and a couple more under the legs. This positioning will

automatically allow your lover to sink into a relaxed and receptive state for this sensual

play. If there is a chill in the air, drape them with a sheet. Then begin to weave your

seductive magic by activating their senses one by one.

First, begin to entice their sense of hearing with some sexy sounds. For instance, you can

provocatively tap and beat on a drum to create an arousing rhythmic sensation in your

lover. If you are a musician, play your own favorite instrument, such as the piano or a

guitar to woo your lover and increase their desire for you.

To get more of a Tantric experience, try making sound with a singing bowl, used in

Tantric rituals and commonly in yoga and meditation. To produce an electrifying sound

with a singing bell, you can run the mallet that comes with the singing bell around and

around the rim. This will create a simultaneous soothing and vibrating sound that will

open your lover’s heart and body to you. You can also tease your lover with sound by

wearing a charm bracelet or anklets with bells that shake and jingle with every sexy move

you make. Walk or dance around your lover, coming closer then backing away, enticing

them to reach for you and pull you close.

Next, ignite your lover’s desire by arousing their sense of smell. Take a fresh fragrant

flower and hold it under your lover’s nose so they can inhale its natural rousing

fragrance. Then activate a tactile sensory experience by taking off the petals and

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seductively dropping them one by one on to your lover’s face and chest. If you’re

wearing perfume or cologne, flirtatiously lean in close so your lover can catch its

intoxicating scent on your neck as you distribute the soft alluring petals upon the skin.

For a sweet-smelling, tactile and tasty sensation all in one, sprinkle your lover with honey

dust, a delicately fragrant, silky, edible powder made with pure, natural honey. Honey

dust was prized as a skin conditioner in ancient India, and it is still sold today as a sensual

treat for lovers. The delectable dust comes with a handmade feather applicator that will

delight your lover’s body. You can awaken your own taste buds as well as your lover’s

by licking it off their body and then sharing a deep soulful kiss.

Keep using the honey duster or change to a simple feather to intensify your lover’s sense

of touch. Tickle and tease their body, brushing the feather lightly down their neck to their

nipples and watch them respond in excitement. Then use the lightest touch of your own

fingers and hands to delight your lover’s body. Alternate between light, fluttery touches

and deep strokes to create a unique and unexpected sensory reaction that will make them

melt beneath your hands. Add tender lovebites to surprise your lover and you will have

them playfully begging you to stop. Take sensual materials like silk or pashmina and

brush them gently against your lover’s body and genitals, activating full arousal.

To provoke the sense of taste, feed your lover grapes or dip your finger in some melted

chocolate and let them lick it off. Women, you can really heat up the passion by inserting

one or two fingers into your wet vagina and then bringing them to your lover’s lips. Not

only will he be able to inhale your intoxicating scent, but he can also lick your delicious

love juices off your fingers. At this point, notice how every one of your senses is

completely turned on, setting a perfect tone for the awe-inspiring kundalini experience to

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Explore the Pleasure Evoking Position

Your slow and delicious sensory foreplay will have you both aroused and ready to try an

erotic Tantric love posture that the ancients believed could activate kundalini. This

pleasure-evoking position described in the Chandamaharosana Tantra requires some

flexibility and strength so don’t be surprised if you can only hold this exciting position

for a few moments. Even if you can’t sustain this position for long, you’ll enjoy the few

magnificent moments that you can maintain it.

In this sexy love posture, he squats deeply so his buttocks meet the back of his feet, and

he’s supporting himself on the balls of his feet with his knees apart. If the mere idea of

doing a deep squat makes your knees hurt, try sitting on a stack of pillows with your

knees spread wide. She straddles his lap so her feet are off the floor, and she clasps her

hands on his shoulders or around his neck while he places his arms around her waist. He

initiates a subtle thrusting motion as she grinds her pelvis against him. As you begin to

make love, maintain your heightened awareness of all of your senses, drinking in the

amazing way your lover feels, smells, sounds, looks and tastes.

Men, when your thighs start burning, you can fall back so you end up sitting on the floor

or on a pillow with your legs bent or straight out in front of you. She is still straddling

your lap with her knees bent on either side of you and her feet on the ground. Both of you

wrap your arms around each other like braids as one of you leans back and then the other

tilts back to create a gentle rocking back and forth motion. This evolution of the

movement is called swing-rocking, which simulates a similar sensation to what you

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might feel if you were sitting in a swing.

With this sexy move, his penis remains rather still although the penetration deepens

blissfully and then becomes teasingly shallower as you rock back and forth. This gentle

motion is designed for maximum endurance to lengthen your pleasure, just like the

ancient Tantric sex masters recommended. Similarly, the subtle rocking motion can

create delicious contact with her clitoris for maximum stimulation.

Weave a Kundalini Ride Into Your Sensory Experience

What’s even better about this erotic love posture is that it can take your experiment of

weaving the sensory to sensational, new lovemaking heights. That’s because the Tantrics

believed that this love posture was ideal for activating kundalini. To awaken kundalini

through the act of joyful lovemaking, think about the sexual energy building in your

genitals as you both rock back and forth. The deep breathing, soft moans of excited

pleasure and hot sexual movements of your lovemaking will inspire the kundalini to rise

up through your bodies. Concentrate on the energy moving up your spine through each

chakra of your body. Feel it creating a pleasurable warming and tingling sensation as it

rises through the root, the sex, the navel, the heart, the throat, the third eye and the crown

chakras like liquid fire. Be sure to consciously enjoy the uniqueness of these new feelings

you and your lover are sharing.

When the kundalini reaches the crown of your head, you will experience the awakening

of the whole body, the sense of pure joy and the absolute pinnacle of pleasure and

spiritual awakening. If the energy ever feels overwhelming, sit up and focus on your feet

to move the kundalini back through the body, which can spread the sensually pleasing

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feelings throughout your limbs. To continue this thrilling kundalini ride, transition to a

favorite sexual position and stir the sexual sensations at the genitals again, amplifying

you and your lover’s sexual breathing and connection. Then feel the kundalini in both of

you move up the spine again, activating new dimensions of sexual ecstasy.

Prayerful Sexual Positions

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History of Sex

Much of Tantric sex is rooted in erotic love postures, which we refer to as sexual

positions. Because these love postures were designed to awaken the spirit as well as to

ignite carnal desire and increase physical pleasure, they were known as prayerful sexual

positions. Many of these love postures were depicted in the Ananga Ranga, a Hindu book

from about the 16th century that borrowed from the Kama Sutra and other Indian love and

sex treatises. In this classic work, the dizzying array of lovemaking postures were

categorized into six groups: woman lying on her back, woman lying on her side, sitting

positions, standing positions, woman lying on her stomach and finally, woman on top.

Within each category, numerous erotic and fairly acrobatic variations are described.

When engaging in these prayerful sexual positions, Tantric lovers would focus all of their

attention on the sexual act at hand, offering precious affection to the lingam, a man’s

erect penis and the yoni, a woman’s vagina. By staying present in the moment and using

their powers of concentration in these positions, Tantric bedroom adepts could elevate

their lovemaking to lofty states of engagement and satisfaction.

Modern-day couples can take a cue from Tantra and experiment with prayerful sexual

positions. By adopting the steamy love postures of the ancient Tantric sex masters, you

can introduce a new menu of thrilling positions to your lovemaking repertoire, making it

anything but routine. And when you add the Tantric sex practice of remaining present in

the moment and concentrating with all your heart and soul on your lovemaking, you will

transform your sex into a passionate worship service. That can only offer a clear path to

inspirational bliss.

Prayerful Sexual Positions—Make It Your Own

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Plan an unforgettable morning or entire day of steamy sex so you and your lover can

experiment with several of the Tantric lovemaking positions described in the

[ital]Ananga Ranga [ital]. It will be best if you both schedule this Tantric session ahead

of time so that you are at liberty to give your lovemaking your full devotion. Do any

household chores before your Tantra session begins so your mind doesn’t wander to

those clothes that need washing or the grass that needs mowing. If you have kids, send

them to a friend’s house so the two of you can enjoy some divine alone time.

Remember that spending hours in a Tantric love lock can work up an appetite so prepare

delicious foods ahead of time that are ready to enjoy when you take a Tantric break. If

you really want to commit to staying in the present moment with your lover, turn off your

cell phones too. This will give you the opportunity to focus completely on your lover and

this extended moment of prayerful pleasure. With this kind of pledge, your Tantric

adventure is guaranteed to lead you on an ecstatic exploration like you have never

experienced before.

During your Tantric lovefest, experiment with as many of the following irresistible

lovemaking positions as you can handle. Start your Tantra off right by enjoying one of

these steamy love postures when you first wake up in the morning. This will awaken your

bodies, hearts and minds to the heavenly Tantric journey that awaits you. Continue your

morning or entire day by joining in sacred union whenever the mood strikes, whether it’s

in the afternoon, evening or middle of the night. You will find that these prayerful sexual

positions lead to a fulfilling emotional connection with your lover and stimulating

physical contact.

The Inexhaustible Kindness Position

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Inexhaustible Kindness is a sexy Tantric position that will have you both praying that it

never ends. To perform this ancient love posture, she reclines on her back and brings both

of her knees to her chest and places both of her feet on her lover’s chest. Men, sit in front

of her with your legs bent and out to the sides of her legs. Wrap your arms around her

torso and hug her close to you as you penetrate her with rhythmic thrusts.

The beauty of this lovemaking position for women is that it lets you take control of the

depth of those stimulating strokes, which can help him delay orgasm. Men can

simultaneously control the rhythm of the strokes by pulling her body closer. As she

pushes away and you pull her close, you create dynamic sexual tension that will lengthen

the pleasure for you both.

When he gets close to orgasm, just push your feet gently against his broad chest so he

can’t penetrate you as deeply. He could playfully wrestle with you for deeper penetration.

Use this time to subdue his fire slightly by kissing him passionately, whispering sweet

things in your lover’s ear and massaging yourself to turn up your arousal. Then relax your

legs as a clear indication that you want him to resume deep rhythmic penetration.

Considering that this position is called “inexhaustible”, you may want to use this erotic

Tantric technique several times for a marathon sacred lovemaking session that will leave

you both feeling blissfully fulfilled.

The Stepping Beyond Position

In this hot love posture, she leans on her back with her eyes lifted up to the heavens. She

lets one of her legs relax on its side with her knee slightly bent forming a V. He sits in

front of her between the V of her leg with one leg bent so his thigh touches his chest and

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his foot rests under her thigh. His other leg lies to the side of her luscious body. He raises

her other leg up high in the air and places it gently against his head. Men, this wildly

exciting position leaves your hands free to roam your lover’s body, stroking her soft inner

thighs, caressing the curves of her breasts and massaging her clitoris.

Men, you can try a couple of different motions within this position: hold the back of her

thighs and push them away, allowing for a very arousing stroke that can change between

slow and fast. You can also grab her hips from underneath and pull them towards you

with as slow and long a stroke as possible. As you look down, you can watch the lingam

and yoni uniting in this beautiful Tantric dance over and over. This position also offers

intimate eye-to-eye contact so you can deepen your connection while you bring each

other slowly and mindfully to an amazing crescendo.

The Remembrance Wheel Position

According to the [ital] Ananga Ranga [ital], the Remembrance Wheel—also known as

the Wheel of Kama (the Love god)—is a position designed specifically for more

voluptuous lovers. In modern times, however, anyone can enjoy the sensational joys of

this Tantric love posture. In this position, she lounges on a bed with a few pillows

propped behind her back and spreads her legs out wide, keeping them straight. Men, you

sit between her legs and press your hands together as if in prayer and then place them

both on her thighs to push them as far apart as is comfortable for her.

As you make love, use your arms to lift her legs gently. Then as your penetration

becomes steady and rhythmic, utilize your arms under her elevated legs to turn her body

slowly from side to side to create incredible sensations along the penis and inside the

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vagina. Feel this motion sending waves of pleasure up into your bodies and the seven

chakras as you turn your wheel of love. Notice each sensational turn bringing you more

and more fully into this remarkable moment.

Feet in the Air

Feet in the Air is one of the more acrobatic love positions depicted in the Ananga Ranga.

Women, you will need to be fairly flexible to enjoy this position fully. Lying back against

some pillows, place your hands on the backs of your knees and draw them in as close as

you can to your breasts. Keeping your knees in close to your breasts, lift your feet up into

the air so the soles of your feet are facing the ceiling or, if you are super flexible, facing

the wall behind you. He sits as close as possible to you on bent knees, as if kneeling at an

altar.

To begin, men, insert your penis and clasp her lower back to pull her gently forward. As

you steady your strokes, you can let go of her lower back, giving her the freedom to arch

and collapse her lower back to shake up the sensations of pleasure. Place both of your

hands on her gorgeous breasts and caress them while you make sacred love. Tease her

nipples with light touches and then bring one hand down to her genitals so you can

massage her clitoris with your thumb while you thrust rhythmically.

Women, if you can’t hold this position for long, start with your feet in the air then bring

them back down near your buttocks or rest them on your lover’s shoulders. With this

lusty Tantric love posture, he can lean in close to you as he penetrates to show his desire

for you and to infuse more intimacy into the moment. He can also pull back to a sitting

position, which offers thrilling visual stimulation. Dive deep into this exploratory sexual

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journey, during which you stretch yourself both physically and spiritually, to relish this

perfect moment.

Their Prayerful Sexual Positions Story

Lana and Jessie had always loved sex with each other, but it had gotten to the point where

it just felt like work. They were both interested in working their way through it. I asked

the couple what they felt both physically and emotionally when they were having sex.

Lana told me that physically, sex felt like friction these days. Jessie said that emotionally,

he was somewhere else, thinking about the calls he needed to return. Lana found herself

fantasizing about other men while they were having sex. They both agreed they were not

fully present during their sexual encounters.

I suggested that they try one of the Tantra prayerful positions designed to engage all of

your awareness into the act of lovemaking and utilize the weaving the sensory ritual

along with it to bring their mind and body to the moment. They choose the Inexhaustible

Kindness position and decided to focus on bringing more kindness to their sex life and

awakening all of their senses. By placing heightened focus on watching each other’s

facial expressions, listening to each other’s sounds of pleasure and feeling the amazing

sensations of his hard penis in her wet vagina as they moved in this Tantric position, they

started to feel more and more pleasure. They also found that by focusing on each other,

they brought themselves more fully into the act of sex, which resulted in an abundant

surge of desire and energy to prolong their lovemaking. In follow up, they were happy to

say that their experiment with Tantric love postures and techniques also made sex more

meaningful for them both.

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 Chapter Three

Harness the Power of Sexual Magic

with Egyptian Sex Rituals

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Intro

As the life-giving Nile snaked through the enchanted and fertile terrain of Ancient Egypt,

it gave birth to many powerful pharaohs but none so great an icon as Cleopatra, legendary

for her powers of seduction and for her sexual liaisons with the ancient world’s most

powerful rulers. Cleopatra’s secret was one that all ancient Egyptians shared: sex wasn’t

considered taboo. In fact, it was a vital part of the entire life cycle—from birth to death

and into rebirth.

While the people of this fascinating civilization enjoyed a romantic, sexual and sensual

freedom in their daily lives, they firmly believed that earthly carnal pleasures were

intricately bound with the gods. In fact, a variety of sexual rituals dating back to 3,500

BC in Ancient Egypt were believed to offer lovers access to eternal life. According to

Egyptian lore, when people coupled their sexual experiences with devotional rituals it

pleased the gods. This could earn Egyptians an extended life and a favorable afterlife.

Many sensual Egyptian rites paid homage to the pantheon of gods and goddesses revered

by the people living in this narrow strip of rich land bound by vast, barren desert hills.

One of these erotic Egyptian rituals was cat worshipping, which was inspired by the cat

goddess Bastet. The worship of Bastet, who was depicted as a woman with the head of a

wild desert cat, began around 3,500 BC, and became the national religion around 950 BC.

The annual festival held in honor of the cat goddess in Bubastis, Egypt, was a bawdy

affair that attracted thousands of revelers from all over the ancient world. The wildly

decadent celebration centered on seduction and music. During the revelry, many women

would lift up their skirts to reveal their genitals, a gesture viewed as a reverent act at the

time.

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While cat worshipping at the Festival of Bastet was open to all Egyptians, the ancient

Egyptian ritual of anointing was far more selective. Anointing involved placing an

unguent, such as luscious oil, on an important and highly honored person’s face or body

in an exclusive setting. For instance, pharaohs were commonly anointed with oil at their

coronation ceremony, and the ritual of anointing could also be enjoyed between a

husband and wife. In Egyptian times, people believed that the ritual of anointing actually

transferred divinity from the deities to the earthly person, giving him or her god-like

powers. Making use of delicious fragrant oils, Egyptian couples anointed each other as an

act of adoration, affection and arousal.

While the ritual of anointing between lovers was a form of foreplay for succulent

sexuality, another ancient Egyptian rite called the sex magic of Isis centered wholly on

two people having wild intercourse. The goddess Isis, the daughter of the god of the

Earth and the goddess of the Overarching Sky, was known as the goddess of magic and

particularly sex magic. The sex magic of Isis was a secret ritual practiced only by a select

few who were specially trained in the mysteries of Isis.

In this ritual, the lovers would engage in electrifying sex that created an intense sexual

energy. They would then envision this sexual potency transforming into two snakes that

would rise up through their bodies producing incredible pleasure. In performing this

ritual, the goal of the two lovers would be to reach an exalted state of ecstasy during

lovemaking in order to strengthen what the ancient Egyptians called the Ka body, a body

consisting of pure energy that existed in addition to the physical body.

These ancient practices can be recreated in your own way to infuse your lovemaking with

more mystery, seduction, sensuality and sexual freedom. Practicing cat worshipping

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gives you the chance to have fun with role-playing as you get in touch with the erotic

wild cat lover in you. Using luscious oils all over your bodies in an impassioned sexy

anointing ritual promises a host of new and pleasurable bodily sensations for you and

your loved one to enjoy. And acting out the sex magic of Isis can usher you and your

lover into the fantastic unexplored dimensions of sexual ecstasy.

Egyptian Same-Sex History

Secret gay affairs, wild same-sex dreams, and homosexual escapades within the palace

walls, gay sex played a part in ancient Egyptian society. Thanks to archeological digs,

evidence of same-sex couplings in this ancient land have been unearthed. One of the

oldest finds is a tomb from the Fifth Dynasty—around 2,600 BC—that shows two men

who worked as manicurists for King Niuserre in an intimate embrace. This image could

be the first depiction of a gay kiss in all of history. According to historians, about 400

years later, King Neferkare engaged in a secret gay affair with General Sasenet. Other

evidence of homosexuality in Ancient Egypt includes a book about women’s dreams that

mentions women engaging in sexual acts with each other.

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Cat Worshipping

History of Sex

The domesticated cat held an exalted position in ancient Egyptian society, and anyone

caught killing a cat was punished with death. Cat worship was derived from the belief

that felines embodied the deity Bastet, known as the cat goddess. Revered as a goddess of

sensual pleasure the cat goddess was also known as “Pasht”, a name that is believed to be

the origin of the English word passion. The cat goddess inspired a highly sensual yearly

ritual called the Festival of Bastet, during which men and women would assume the

sultry qualities of a cat—prowling within the temples of Bastet, gyrating to the

intoxicating sounds of music and purring to communicate their passion. The revelers

would also douse themselves in perfume to awaken the senses and would shake rattles to

create an aura of tension within the temple. By taking on a cat-like nature, the

worshippers felt a freedom to express themselves erotically and would expose their

sexual anatomy to each other.

For a decidedly sensual romantic experience, you can practice the sacred art of cat

worshipping in the privacy of your own bedroom. By taking on the mysterious and

mercurial characteristics of the feline, you and your lover can choose to explore the

playfulness of your inner sex kitten or the ferocity of your inner lion as you perform a

modern-day interpretation of this passionate ritual.

Cat Worshipping—Make It Your Own

You can make the sensual ritual of cat worshipping your own by getting in touch with

your feline side. When you and your lover embody the qualities of a cat—mysterious,

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curious, sexy, supple, proud, independent—you open the door to a captivating realm of

sexual play that will excite all of your senses. Think of your cat worshipping experience

as a luxurious seduction scenario in which you and your lover patiently pursue one

another before devouring each other sexually. Depending on your personalities, your cat

worshipping ritual can be fun and flirtatious or fierce and frisky.

In today’s fast-paced world, reenacting the cat worshipping ritual gives you and your

lover a chance to take time out from the demands of your daily lives to luxuriate in the

tactile delights of each other’s bodies. By allowing yourselves the time to express your

sexual animal nature and to savor the way your bodies feel, smell, sound, look and taste,

you can awaken yourselves to a new delectable sensory experience.

Create A Sexy Lair

Transform any area of your home into a sexy lair for your cat worshipping ritual. Since

cats love to bask in the moonlight, consider turning on your wild cat in a room with

moonlight streaming in. You don’t need to wait for a full moon to partake in your cat

worshipping ritual, just part the drapes or lift up the shades on your windows and let any

amount of moonlight shine into the room. At the Festival of Bastet, music featuring

drums, rattles and other percussive instruments played a major role in setting the mood,

and it can help you tune in to the sexy cat lover in you. Choose any style of music that

inspires you to move in a slow, catlike, seductive manner for this erotic ritual.

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Cat Wear

To get ready for your delicious cat rite, consider wearing sexy lingerie or briefs made of

sensuous materials that beg to be touched. For instance, try undies made of velvet, silk or

cashmere. These fabrics will feel luscious against your bare skin. Men, if you’re used to

cotton underwear, you’ll love the way wearing these fabrics can awaken the sensations on

your penis and testicles, and you’ll like the way they excite her, too. And women, these

luxurious panties will feel luscious against your hips and vagina, making you wet. Plus,

they’ll feel delicious to your man. You may want to wear a shade of red, the color worn

by the priests and priestesses of Bastet. Drawing on the ancient Egyptians’ use of

perfume during cat worshipping ceremonies, dab your favorite scent on your neck and

pulse points to ignite your lover’s sense of smell and attraction.

Dare to take the cat theme even farther with cat masks. Wearing a mask can help you

channel the feline within and give you the extra confidence to express yourself more

seductively, no holds barred. With cat role-playing, you can act out untamed sexual

desires that you always dreamed about but may have been too shy to try. When you put

on a cat mask, it’s easier to unleash a fierce cat-like personality, one that will turn on

your lover and spice up your sex life.

You may also want to partake in your own version of catnip, a substance that produces a

feeling of euphoria in cats. For example, sharing wine together the way the ancient

Egyptians did during the Festival of Bastet might increase your enjoyment of the ritual.

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Engage in Cat Play

Spend an intoxicating evening engaged in cat play with your beloved. During this kinky

cat play, breathe in each other’s alluring scent, feel your lover’s sensual skin and lingerie

fabrics, taste each other’s breath and body with flirty licks and bites, listen to each other’s

seductive purrs and watch your lover’s tantalizing cat-like movements. This will

stimulate each and every one of your five senses, intensifying sexual intrigue and arousal

as well as awakening nerve endings you didn’t know you had.

Unleash Your Sex Kitten or Tiger Lover

Just the way cats stalk their prey, you and your lover may want to begin by prowling

around each other to check out your sexy catch. Kneeling on all fours, circle around your

lover, brushing up against them lightly as you pass by. Think of how a cat rubs up against

objects throughout the house and caress your face and body lightly against your lovers as

you engage seductively. Rubbing up ever so gently against your lover’s face, neck, side,

chest and hips will make your hair stand on end with the sensations of your lover’s touch.

Breathe in your lover’s intoxicatingly perfumed skin as your nose traces the length of

their body. As you move, undulate your back, arching it and then rounding it to mimic an

Egyptian cat, expressing your animal magnetism and inspiring the heat in your lover.

Run your tongue along each other’s lips, neck, and body in long arresting licks as you

purr provocatively. Like a cat that loves to scratch, trail your fingernails down your

lover’s chest, down the back, and up the thighs. Start by scratching very lightly and

slowly increase the pressure for an exquisite feeling. As you scratch, pay close attention

to your lover’s reactions to avoid causing any unwanted discomfort.

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Cats can be very independent, mysterious and aloof, and they don’t always give in to

human commands. Similarly, as you engage in cat play, you may want to play a bit of

“catch me if you can”. Tease your lover by moving in for a passionate kiss and then

pulling away at the last second, leaving them wanting more. Or back off from your

lover’s touch, forcing them to capture you before being able to plant wet kisses on you.

This game of seduction can ignite the cat hunter inside of you both and help you

transform from a flirty pussycat to a wild tiger or lion by engaging each other in a cat

fight of tumbling, mounting and even biting each other in turned-on excitement.

To bring your cat worship ritual to an erotic crescendo, slide off your bottoms and face

each other. With your knees bent and your arms behind you open your legs to offer a

glimpse of your genitals. Let your lover bask in the beauty of your genitalia while you

take in the magnificence of your beloved’s. This highly alluring act of sexual acceptance

is sure to inspire a fierce intimate union. Like cats in heat, pounce on each other and

continue to move with feline ferocity as you consume each other sexually.

Women, imagine being like Catwoman from the Hollywood film and hold your hands

like claws while you purr or hiss at your lover. Push your man down on his back and

straddle him, assuming a prowling stance—kneeling on all fours over him with your

knees near his hips and your fingernails lightly digging into his shoulders as you pin him

down on the bed or the floor. Lightly rake your “claws” down from his shoulders to his

chest then back up to his shoulders.

Lower your face and chest to him and purr while you lick and gently bite his chest, his

neck and finally his lips. Meet his outstretched tongue with yours and circle your tongue

around his as you continue to hold him down. Spread your legs wider so your hips are

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near his, and your vagina touches his penis. Move your hips back and forth, rubbing your

labia on his shaft to arouse him and to stimulate your clitoris. When you’re both

sufficiently aroused, maneuver your hand down to his penis and guide it into your vagina,

then put your hand back on his shoulder to help provide support as you glide up and

down on his penis

After a few moments of intercourse, hop off of him, leaving him begging for more. Start

the sexy sequence all over again by prowling around him, purring and undulating your

body. Then pounce on him again and resume intercourse. By interrupting your

lovemaking with more cat play, he can delay ejaculation, giving her more time to reach

climax. Plus, this woman-on-top position offers him exciting visual stimulation and gives

her the opportunity to take control of the depth of penetration and speed of thrusting. It

also gives her a chance to touch her clitoris for added stimulation, putting her in charge of

her own orgasm.

His Cat Story

Joel wanted to surprise Julie with cat worshipping foreplay, but felt he needed to practice

calling out the sexy wild cat in himself. Joel threw himself into the fire by sending an

email invitation to Julie that morning asking her to come over at 8 p.m. dressed as a sexy

cat and that the panther in him would be awaiting ready to make her [ital] purr [ital].

When he received Julie’s enthusiastic email accepting his invitation, Joel’s excitement

and nerves grew. He put on some cool music and did some yogic like cat stretches on the

floor, seductively arching and then lowering his back and gyrating his hips. His cat

confidence grew as he tapped into his inner panther and began prowling in circles

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thinking about what he would do to his catch. When Julie arrived looking deliciously

feline, Joel was prepared, and she was instantly turned on by his palpable animal

magnetism.

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Anointing

History of Sex

The sacred art of anointing, in which rich fragrant oils are applied to a significant

person’s face or body, is commonly associated with Biblical times, but it is believed to

have originated in Ancient Egypt. Oils were a common offering in Egyptian temples and

were viewed as a holy element that was infused with divinity. By definition, anointing

with oil meant to make sacred or to consecrate. Anointing in the Egyptian world occurred

in many settings—from opulent royal ceremonies to the intimacy of a couple’s bedroom.

In royal rituals, for instance, aromatic oils were applied to a pharaoh’s head in order to

give him or her god-like strength. Several temple reliefs reveal images of the falcon-

headed sun god Horus and the god of wisdom Thoth anointing the pharaoh, thus instilling

the newly anointed with their own divine powers.

Anointing rituals weren’t reserved only for the powerful in ancient Egypt. Common men

and women often practiced this sacred rite together as a way to honor each other, to

induce hypnotic erotic states and to claim a lover as their own. By pouring scented oils or

even honey onto their beloved’s face or feet, ancient Egyptians initiated romantic

encounters, showed the depth of their devotion and invoked blessings from the gods and

goddesses for their loved one and their union.

Anointing—Make It Your Own

The sacred act of anointing using aromatic oils is a beautiful ancient ritual that you can

easily adapt to your own lovemaking repertoire. Use this sexy rite as a way to

demonstrate the depth of your adoration, or to mark your lover as yours. You can also

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take the anointing ritual beyond its original significance to enhance your lovemaking by

spreading fragrant massage oils all over each other’s nude bodies. Scented oils release

those feel-good endorphins that get you in the mood for a wild night of passion and can

guide you and your lover into a state of pure euphoria. With the silky slickness of the oil

on your bodies, you’ll discover that nothing feels sexier than luscious skin on skin.

Stock Up on Sexy Oils

To prepare for your intimate anointing ritual, head to the nearest adults-only store or hop

online to shop for fragrant essential oils, scented massage oils or flavored personal

lubricants. Fragrances the ancient Egyptians used for romantic anointing include myrrh,

moringa and rose, a scent known as an aphrodisiac for men and women. Other aromatic

essential oils that enhance a woman’s libido or intensify her sexual response include

yling ylang, anise, neroli and clary sage. Many scents—such as lavendar, anise, jasmine,

patchouli, sandalwood, cinnamon, cardamon and coriander—arouse lust, improve blood

flow to the sex organs or increase staying power in men. You may want to purchase a

sampling of oils and experiment with them to find the aromas that give you and your

lover the most intense sexual sensations.

Erotic massage oils and sexual lubricants also offer exciting options for anointing.

Heating massage oils create an arousing warm feeling when applied to the bare skin. In

addition to aromas that stimulate the sex drive, many of these products come in flavored

varieties designed to be licked off a lover. With these tasty oils, you and your lover may

discover tantalizing new ways to please each other orally as you lick and suck the yummy

flavors off each other’s bodies.

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For your private anointing ritual, you may prefer other natural elements, such as honey.

This sweet, luscious nectar works best for anointing small areas of the body rather than a

whole-body dousing. Pour a bit of honey on your lover’s forehead, nipples and feet. And

just imagine of the pleasure you’ll both experience when you lick it off.

Strip Down to the Essentials

Whether you’re using essential oils, honey or other sexual lubricants for your anointing

ritual, it’s best to perform your version of this ceremony in the nude. Not only does this

prevent possible stains on clothing, but it also gives you the chance to offer your whole

self—physically and emotionally—to your lover.

As you prepare for anointing, let your lover undress you before you do the same for your

beloved. Use this time to get your sexual juices flowing. Men, let your fingers linger on

her breasts as you lift off her blouse, and women, cup your hands around his buttocks as

you slide off his pants. To allow the aromatic oils to produce their most intense effects on

your sexual desire, cleanse your bodies with a damp cloth to remove any lingering scents

from perfumes, colognes or lotions. Before you begin, toss an old sheet on the bed, couch

or floor where you’ll be performing your ritual to avoid staining.

Anoint Your Lover

To begin your anointing sex rite, have your loved one stand in front of you, or sit in a

chair, on the couch or perhaps on the edge of the bed. Raise your anointing oil or honey

up to your nose and breathe deeply to inhale its intoxicating scent. Dab a liberal amount

on your finger and then press it against your lover’s forehead. If you’re using honey or a

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flavored lubricant, let it drip down to the lips where you can seductively lick it off with

your tongue. Nibble on your lover’s lips as you savor the sweet-tasting liquid.

Next, apply more oil to your finger and anoint your lover’s feet, allowing the oil to trickle

down to the toes. Arouse your lover’s desire by sucking the delicious oil (if edible) or

honey from the toes. Continue your anointing ceremony by dripping oil on the nipples,

circling your fingers around them until they harden. Now, let your lover turn the tables

and anoint you in their own erotic way.

You and your lover may want to communicate a special sexy blessing as you perform

your anointing ceremony. For instance, you can tell your beloved:

• “I call on all the gods and goddesses to instill their sexual powers in you.”

• “I officially declare you the king/queen of my heart.”

• “I give myself over to you, my most exalted lover.”

With your choice of oils or flavored lubricants, continue spreading the unctuous fluid all

over your lover’s flesh. Pour some into your hands and rub them together to warm the

liquid before applying it to the body. Men, run your oiled hands down her neck, over her

breasts, and down her belly. Cover her arms, hands and fingers with oil, then sensually

caress the oil into each finger and the palm of the hands to ignite her libido. Turn your

attention to her legs, rubbing the oil in smooth strokes up her legs and onto her inner

thighs, something that’s sure to arouse her most passionate desires. Unless you’re using a

lubricant that’s specifically designed for internal use, avoid rubbing the oil into her

genitals. But don’t forget her backside. Swirling your supple hands around her buttocks

and up her back can add to the lustful sensations.

Women, you can treat your man to the same sensual treatment, dripping warm oil down

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his back, butt, arms, legs and chest, stopping just short of his penis where you can apply

lubricant. Using your hands, work the oil into every crevice of his body with strong

pressure. Then lower your own oiled breasts and body onto him and rub your body

against his to drive him wild. Slither your body down lower so you can slide your breasts

and nipples against his erect penis, causing exquisite sensations for you both.

When you’re both ready, move into the missionary position so she is lying with her back

against the bed or floor and he is on top of her. This position will offer you as much

bodily contact as possible, letting you take full advantage of the delicious feeling of your

oiled bodies against one another. In this position, your feet, legs, pelvises, bellies and

chests can touch as you enjoy highly sensory intercourse. She can wrap her arms around

his torso and her legs around his thighs while he rubs his pelvis up and down against hers.

Feel the oil and lubricant, as your bodies glide easily against each other. Allow his shaft

to stimulate her clitoris with a sizzling combination of both friction and moisture. Bring

your bodies as close to each other as possible, creating exciting heat and arousing

pressure for him. Enjoy the incredible sensations you feel from head to toe, bringing you

both to succulent full-body orgasms.

I wish I were your mirror

so that you always looked at me.

I wish I were your garment

so that you would always wear me.

I wish I were the water that washes your body.

I wish I were the unguent, O Woman,

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that I could anoint you.

Papyrus Anakreon: K. Preisendanz, Anacreon

Their Anointing Celebration

Jon and Samantha were celebrating their first year of dating one another, and Samantha

wanted to find a sexy way to communicate her feelings to Jon. We discussed some

possible options, and the anointing ritual was one that fascinated her. Samantha went out

that afternoon and came across some romance-inducing oils in a gift shop. She chose a

couple that smelled so enticing that they made her feel intensely aroused. That night, as

they undressed to make love, Samantha approached Jon and said, “I want to anoint you as

my handsome and exquisite prized lover.” With passion and devotion, she took the oil

and generously marked Jon, smearing the oil to create her initial on his forehead, his

chest, his hips, his inner thighs and his feet. He was noticeably aroused. He then took the

lead and anointed her as his own. Once marked, they rubbed their bodies against one

another and made love in a slow, sensual celebration.

Sex Magic of Isis

History of Sex

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One of Ancient Egypt’s most important erotic rituals was called the sex magic of Isis. In

this mind-blowing ritual, a couple would come together in a highly passionate union that

relied on hot intercourse and mysticism. As the two lovers copulated, they felt an intense

wave of sexual energy flowing through their bodies. Using their powers of visualization,

they envisioned that the sexual energy they felt inside took on the form of two serpents—

one black and one gold—that snaked their way up the lovers’ spines, crossing and

overlapping each other as they rose within their bodies. Of course, the snakes weren’t

real, but the sexual energy the couple built up was palpable. These imaginary snakes were

believed to generate at first subtle and then explosive sexual energy within the lovers,

guiding them to an exalted state of euphoric bliss.

In reaching glorious ecstasy, the two lovers would achieve the ultimate goal of the

ceremony by strengthening the Ka body. The ancient Egyptians believed this was a body

of pure energy that every human possessed in addition to their earthly body of flesh and

blood. Egyptians viewed the Ka body as a nourishing force that helped sustain the

physical body throughout life and into the afterlife, a magical force that could help an

adept perform miracles and a highly romantic force that could create a rich and luscious

union between lovers. Fortifying the Ka’s magnetic energy in this lovemaking ceremony

took on a vitally important role in Egyptian high society.

Most Egyptians, however, knew nothing about the real sex magic of Isis as this secret

lovemaking rite was reserved strictly for pharaohs and a high order of devotees trained in

the magical ways of Isis. Egyptian rulers proudly exhibited their grasp of the revered but

hidden powers of Isis by wearing crowns with cobras. These cobra crowns represented

the pharaoh’s ability to harness those beautiful and awe-inspiring snakes of sexual energy

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induced during the lovemaking ritual. The sex magic of Isis was considered so top secret

that Egyptian hieroglyphics actually used hidden codes to depict the erotic ritual.

In one scene in Egyptian hieroglyphics, there is a figure of Isis offering a snake, coiled on

top of a basket, to King Ramesses. The sign of life, an ankh, stretches from the snake to

Ramesses’ nose, as he breathes in her fiery, sensual life-generating energy. Only

Egyptians “in the know” understood that this hieroglyphic referred to the sex magic of

Isis. To ordinary laymen, this painting represented an awesome display of magic and

power.

Sex Magic of Isis—Make It Your Own

Everybody wants a little more magic in the bedroom, and this powerful ancient rite can

help you get it. Filled with secrecy and mysticism, the sex magic of Isis will help you and

your lover learn how to use the powers of visualization to create an explosive, ecstatic

sexual experience. Concentrate on the sexual energy building as you make love, and use

visualization to imagine that your super-charged sexual juiciness shape-shifts into a gold

and a black snake.

In this process, you’ll likely be feeling the most intense sexual energy in your genitals, so

imagine that these two snakes are rising up from your loins and weaving their way up

your spine during this passionate ritual. By doing so, you will feel the sexual pleasure

building all over your body until it blissfully engulfs you like a mushroom cloud. This

can lead to an orgasm so intense, it may feel like an out-of-body experience.

Wear Magical Makeup

Get into the spirit of this ritual with sexy Egyptian-style makeup that you can wear

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whether you’re a man or a woman. To turn yourself into a coal-eyed minx, line your eyes

with thick black kohl, a substance that is the modern derivative of the eye makeup

actually used in Ancient Egypt. If you don’t have any traditional kohl on hand, you can

also use any brand of black eyeshadow or eyeliner whether it’s a liquid eyeliner, a pencil

or a powder. Use heavy strokes when applying the eye makeup to create a very alluring

almond-shaped or cat-shaped eye.

For women, you can take it one step further with a short, black Cleopatra-style wig.

Queens and commoners alike in the New Kingdom of Egypt (1570-1070 BC) often wore

wigs on a daily basis. Ancient Egyptian women who didn’t sport wigs might adorn their

natural hair with headbands, flowers, ribbons or beads. Feel free to decorate your wig or

your natural hair with any of these embellishments to help get you in the mood for a

magical night of sex.

Since this ritual revolves around snakes, you and your lover may want to wear serpentine

rings, necklaces or other jewelry. You can also cover yourselves in sheer linen tunics,

shirts or robes to resemble the transparent linen clothing the ancient Egyptians typically

wore. Although these external accoutrements can help you act like an Egyptian,

remember that this sacred ritual centers on what’s happening inside your body and your

mind.

Learn the Secrets of Sex Magic

To begin your sex magic ritual, make sure you’re in the right frame of mind. Men,

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approach this rite as though you were a powerful pharaoh, and women, think of yourself

as a Queen highly trained in the temple rites of Isis. As you come together, stand and take

time to admire how sexy you both look in any Egyptian-style clothing or makeup you

may have chosen. Kiss each other passionately, letting the tips of your tongues flick and

swirl playfully. Let your garments fall to the floor. Women, let your hands roam over the

sinewy muscles of your lover’s body. And men, feel the sensual curves of her thighs and

breasts as you touch her.

Adopting a standing position for intercourse during this ritual is ideal. If you have a four-

poster bed, have her reach her arms upward to hold onto one of the posts. If not, have her

stand against a wall with her arms outstretched above her. Women, wrap one leg around

his waist, and men, hold on to her buttocks as you enter her vagina. This is where the

fantasy comes in if you want to explore the sex magic of Isis. Of course, you can simply

continue thrusting for a delicious quickie if you prefer.

For those of you who are intrigued by this ancient Egyptian rite, start concentrating on

the sexual excitement you’re feeling as you have sex. Then imagine that this sexy, juicy

energy is taking the form of two snakes inside you as your bodies writhe in sexual

unison. Breathe deeply all the way down into your pelvis—in and out, in and out —to

match your rhythmic thrusting and envision the serpents stirring there.

Imagine that there’s a snake charmer playing the flute and enticing those snakes to rise

within you as your pelvises grind against each other, providing desirable clitoral

stimulation for her. As your arousal builds, feel the gold snake starting from the right side

of the base of the spine and the black snake starting from the left weaving their way up

your spine and into your mind.

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Men, move your pelvis in a circular motion to encourage the ascent of these two snakes

and to increase her pleasure. Pull her down onto the bed and take her from behind. Rear

entry allows for deeper penetration and lets his penis tickle her G-spot. To give her even

more stimulation, position your hand and fingers under her so you can massage her

clitoris with a hot caress. Notice the sexual energy and your pleasure becoming more

intense as she reaches for your testicles and pulls longingly.

As your thrusting becomes stronger, try to imagine the snakes dancing and moving more

sensually within you. Feel the heat of the energy you are creating as your two bodies

blend into one. As you near orgasm, imagine that the snakes reach over the brain below

the skull and face each other dripping golden nectar into your brain for a truly mind-

blowing experience. By letting yourself surrender to this mystical lovemaking, you may

feel a more explosive orgasm and more open and connected to each other. And yes, you

may experience the magic of Isis.

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 Chapter Four

Unveil the Mysteries of Love

with the Temple Rites of the Ancient Middle East

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Intro

Three millennia before Lawrence rode his white Arabian stallion through this vast

windswept land where water was scarce and life was fragile, its desert peoples believed

that the secret to health and abundance lay in passionate rituals. These rites of love

commonly practiced from 3,500 BC up until and including Biblical times, offer timeless

insights into the forgotten arts of Middle Eastern sexuality.

Many people who lived in what was once known as the Fertile Crescent, the land

between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, revered a goddess believed to be the source of

human sexual love and all earthly wisdom. In what is now modern-day Iraq, Syria and

Palestine, this "Queen of Heaven" was given different names, among them, Inanna, Ishtar

and Asherte. In temples built in her honor, high priestesses led the people in mysterious

erotic rites, the most exalted of which was the annual ceremony known as hieros gamos

or “sacred marriage”. Made famous in the book [ital] The DaVinci Code [ital], this rite

involved Sumer's reigning king and high priestess making love before the public in the

royal bedchamber. This explicitly erotic union between their society’s most powerful

woman and man was performed to call forth bountiful blessings for the ruler, the people

and the year ahead.

Traveling into farther reaches of the Middle East—recognized today as the cradle of

Western Civilization—other ancient beliefs about the body and sexuality existed, many

of which are still practiced today. In ancient Babylon, the erotic phallic dance, which we

know today as pole dancing, was performed as a Spring fertility rite. The lusty dance was

designed to arouse both women’s and men’s libidos so they would engage in sex and

produce more offspring. The people of neighboring Catal Huyuk, today’s Turkey,

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performed a different form of dance—the spiral dance. This spicy trance dance was

believed to give a person access to the intricate labyrinth of their mind and body in order

to dissolve the ego and let go of inhibitions. Both the Islamic Sufis and the goddess-

revering people of Catal Huyuk enjoyed their own spiral dances, Along the Jordan River,

in Canaan, the people of Moses elevated rites of bathing to the center of their intimate

relationships and religious lives, practices that continue as living Jewish traditions.

By exploring these rites and practices you can revitalize your intimate relationship.

Discover how to heighten and consummate the romantic love you feel for your partner in

your own royal bedchamber by performing the rite of sacred marriage in much the same

way it was practiced by the Sumer kings and high priestesses thousands of years ago. Use

the phallic dance to express greater sensuality and sexual confidence in the bedroom and

perform the spiral dance to shed your inhibitions and unleash your wild nature. By

reenacting Jewish bathing rights, you can relax into a sensual experience that will untap

your potential for bountiful pleasure.

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Hieros Gamos

History of Sex

Practiced as far back as 6,500 BC in the goddess-revering cultures of the Middle East and

Old Europe, hieros gamos was a sex ritual, in which the Sumerian king and high priestess

engaged in intercourse as the local populace watched and cheered. This public ceremony

was believed to bring prosperity to the people of Sumer. The Sumerians believed that

when the king performed the rite of hieros gamos with the high priestess, he would

become infused with strength of the goddess Inanna. This empowered the king to better

protect his people from invaders and to bring riches and good crops to the land.

There is no more beautiful depiction of hieros gamos than [ital] The Hymn to Inanna

[ital], ancient Sumerian verses that are at turns raw, profound, erotic and inspiring. In this

epic love story, Inanna, the Sumerian Goddess of Love, falls in love with and beds the

mythical God King, Dumuzi, who becomes her consort for life.

Inanna: My vulva, the horn,

The boat of heaven,

Is full of eagerness like the young moon.

My untilled land lies fallow

As for me, Inanna,

Who will plow my vulva?

Who will plow my wet ground?

Dumuzi: Great lady, the king will plow your vulva.

Inanna: Your fullness is my delight.

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Hieros Gamos, Make It Your Own

Creating your own modern-day adaptation of hieros gamos gives you the chance to

discover the powerful lover in you and to unleash sexual potential that you never knew

you had. You can make hieros gamos your own by setting up a royal bed where you and

your lover take on the roles of high priestess and king for an ecstatic and unbelievable

fertile coupling.

Embody Your Roles as High Sex Priestess and Sex King

For your enactment of this ritual, you may want to wear something resembling the white

robes the high priestess and king wore in ancient times. For a woman, a simple, white silk

or organic cotton nightgown may help you embrace your role as the priestess. For a man,

white pajamas in silk or cotton may make you feel regal. But don’t just wear your roles

on your sleeves. Try to embody the character of a high priestess or king to make this

ritual more passionately arousing. It’s this sense of earthly and mysterious power that will

encourage you to make love beyond ordinary boundaries.

Prepare Your Royal Bed

Preparing a special bed together for this ritual can be very inspiring. Be open-minded

about where you set up your bed—it doesn’t have to be in the bedroom. Ideally, set up

your bed in an area of your home where you can gaze out the window at nature, or move

it outside altogether to make love on the fertile earth. Spread a flat sheet so the edges lie

beyond the boundaries of the bed and adorn it with beautiful natural elements—seasonal

wildflowers, flower petals, shells, pine straw or fruits—to represent the bed’s fertility.

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Create A Fertility Wish

Come together before the ritual begins and decide on a single wish for your enactment of

hieros gamos. Focus on one aspect of your relationship or life that deserves more

abundant fertility. Have fun coming up with a wish that you both want to fertilize. For

instance:

• “May this ceremony rejuvenate our enthusiasm for sexual experimentation with each

other.”

• “May this sex ritual fuel our passions and reward us with …” (Place whatever your

wish is here, such as more love, better health, more abundance, more fun, a great year

ahead, etc.)

Make Powerful Love

Kneel face-to-face with your lover on your royal bed and admire each other. Begin to

kiss each other, slowly at first and then more passionately. Appreciate each other’s

features as you let your hands roam over each other’s faces, necks and bodies. Undress

your lover, letting the sight of their nude body ignite your desire. When you both become

completely aroused, unite as powerful equals in fiery face-to-face coitus.

Men, kneel before your priestess as she lies on her back with her legs pressed straight up

against your chest and her feet near your neck. This way, you can offer heavenly caresses

and sizzling kisses on her legs, her feet and her toes to heighten her sensations. She can

run her hands up and down your body, clasping your back and reaching boldly for your

buttocks to guide you into her vulva. This position also offers exciting sensory

stimulation for you both, allowing you to feast on the beauty of your lover’s face and

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body as you take in the sights and sounds of nature around you.

To prolong your lovemaking, take a break from intercourse and shift her hips up higher

so you can delight your priestess with oral pleasure. Women, wrap your thighs around his

neck as he delves his tongue into your vagina then licks it up toward your clitoris. Men,

try the following exciting oral technique to bring her to the brink of orgasm. Press your

tongue against her clitoris and maintain constant pressure on it while you nod your head

up and down and then shake it from side to side. Keep alternating nodding and shaking

your head to drive her wild.

When you notice her thighs start to quiver, shift her hips back down the front of your

body so you can resume intercourse. Instead of engaging in your typical hard-thrusting

penetration, move your pelvises together with intense passion to produce sexual heat.

Here’s how. Women, shift your hips from side-to-side as if you were doing a hula dance,

and men, rotate your hips in slow sexy circles. As you both gyrate your hips in this

stimulating combination, it generates exciting friction for him and can create reoccurring

contact with her G-spot, which can lead to a thrilling orgasm for you both.

If creating your fertile wish like the ancient Sumerians is truly your goal, hold each

other’s gaze, creating a stronger connection as you sensually move your pelvises in

aroused unison. As you build your sexual juiciness together, focus on your purpose.

Circulate your pelvis and imagine that your purpose is being stirred into a potent

compound between the two of you as you get hotter and hotter. As you reach a

heightened state of arousal, breathe in deeply concentrating intently on your fertile wish.

Then exhale, breathing out your fertile wish through your body, into your lover and out to

the divine universe with faith that your powerful, ritualistic lovemaking will help make

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Their Heiros Gamos Story

Melanie yearned for a stronger, more intimate connection with her husband Jonathan.

Every time Melanie and Jonathan engaged in sexual activity, Melanie found that

Jonathan’s eyes were closed, making Melanie feel like he was hard to reach. Melanie felt

this might have something to do with his concerns about providing for the family

financially. Melanie discussed her feelings with Jonathan, and he agreed that he hadn’t

been giving everything possible to their sex life and that his absence dampened the

experience. It was time for each of them to step up as lovers. They agreed to try the

hieros gamos ritual.

In performing this sacred rite, Jonathan and Melanie used an abundance wish for bringing

forth financial wellbeing. They made love with wild excitement to create financial

fertility in their life together. After the ritual, they both felt lighter, playful and much

more fulfilled. Jonathan had brought all of himself (even his financial concerns) to their

intimate encounter. Melanie felt that she finally had the closeness she had wanted all

along with her lover.

The Phallic Dance

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History of Sex

What we call pole or maypole dances, in which dancers hold ribbons as they circle

around a pole, were once practiced in ancient Babylon and in many parts of old Europe.

Pole dances as they were practiced in ancient times were also known as phallic dances.

Performed to honor and celebrate fertility, Babylonian phallic dances usually featured

young female dancers encircling a carved upright representation of a human penis. For

this fertility dance, the young women were draped in colorful ribbons that were believed

to ensure the birth of future offspring. Oftentimes, men would join the women in dancing

around the phallic pole. The phallus in ancient phallic dancing represented vital male

sexuality and its role in the life process.

Your Phallic Dance, Make It Your Own

You can create your own erotic version of the phallic dance at home using a dance pole.

Think of your phallic dance as a fun and fulfilling love rite that will allow you to explore

new ways to express your sensuality and to tease and please your partner. You can make

it your own by envisioning the rite you're about to perform as a personal, modern-day

mating dance. Enacting your own phallic dance can be an empowering experience. As a

woman, when you see how your movements and passion excite your lover, it can make

you feel incredibly confident and daring in your sexuality. As a man, dancing the pole

can awaken new erotic strength and expression in you that will appeal to your lover.

Watching your woman or man dance playfully or seductively and having them take

control of you sexually can be intoxicating.

Learn the Secrets of Pole Dancing

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Make an appointment for a private pole dance lesson with your partner or buy a video to

learn the basics. In either case, you can install a removable dance pole in a private area of

your home, such as a studio, den or bedroom, for you and your lover to experiment with

and enjoy this dance. Feel free to approach your pole dance in any way that feels

comfortable to you. If you are adventurous, you may enjoy dancing erotically around the

pole, arousing your lover as he or she watches your every move. If you have a playful

nature, you may prefer a more flirtatious approach. Or, you may feel more at ease and

enthusiastic if your lover joins you so you can dance together around the pole. Dancing

with your lover is fun and playful and can excite you both. This dual dance can inspire

each of you to move together in sensuous new ways that will translate into original sexual

positions in bed.

Set an Erotic Scene

Create an exotic and erotic setting for your phallic dance by paying attention to music,

lighting and your attire. For music, consider exotic Middle Eastern world music with lots

of drumming and flutes. These inviting dance sounds will tempt your body to flow in a

tantalizing way around the pole. Alternatively, Brazilian music with its sensuous

appealing rhythms can inspire you to lose your inhibitions as you circle and weave your

body around the pole. Add to the ambience with lighting that makes you feel free and

sexy. Consider using candles, colored lighting—such as red or blue lights—or try a little

backlighting to create a more dramatic effect.

What you wear can also add to the ambience. Wear something that makes you feel

gorgeous and that will provoke the libido of your lover, One suggestion is to hark back to

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the ancient Babylonian celebrations of spring and renewal by wrapping beautiful multi-

colored ribbons or colorful sheer scarves around your glistening nude body. Sheer fabrics

that seductively reveal a hint of your bare breasts and offer a glimpse of the curve of your

hips can get your lover in the mood for the intense lovemaking that’s sure to follow your

pole dance. For a woman, you can wear pinks, lavenders, scarlets or greens. For men who

want to join in wearing colorful ribbons or sashes, you can use colors that inspire you,

like royal blue and gold. Wrapping yourself in these exquisite ribbons or sashes will

make you feel more sexy for this heated mating dance.

Dancing With The Pole

Remember, you don’t need to dazzle your lover with intricate dance moves or athletic

gymnastics on the pole. Simple, sensual moves are often best to get you and your partner

fired up for this exciting, orgasmic love rite. In fact, the real secret to pole dancing isn’t

your moves, it’s your attitude. If you feel confident and have fun performing your dance,

you can be sure that you and your partner will both be intensely aroused. A simple trick

to increase the sexual tension in the room is to hold your partner’s gaze while you dance

around the pole. And as you caress the pole, you may want to bite suggestively on your

bottom lip, and move your body as if you and your lover were entwined in a hot sexual

embrace. If you are wearing sexy lingerie, or if you are draped in colorful scarves or

ribbons, you may want to peel them away slowly as you dance to reveal flashes of your

nude body underneath.

Heat up your phallic dance by sliding your body down the pole as if you were gliding

down your lover’s aroused body. Caress the pole with long stretched arms and slow,

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delicious strokes of your hands while your hips undulate provocatively. Hook one knee

around the pole the way you would if you were making love. And press up against the

pole as if you were in the throes of ecstasy. Either encourage your lover to stroke himself

while you perform or tease him by making him wait for satisfaction until you complete

your performance. Eventually, allow your lover to unwrap any ribbons or scarves from

your body, and when you’re ready, channel this divine erotic energy from your ancient

love rite into a new sexual activity.

Phallic Dance After Play

Your phallic dance in which you honor the symbolic phallus—the pole—is an ideal

prelude to honoring your own lover’s phallus with an offer of masturbation. Worship his

penis with sensual stroking. Adding a few drops of lubricant to the palms of your hands

before you turn your attention to his shaft can heighten his pleasure. Start by cupping his

testicles in your hand then running your fingers up to the head, where you can circle them

around this intense pleasure zone. Now let your fingers slide down his member before

gripping the base firmly. As your hand glides back up toward the head, slowly twist your

hand back and forth to add pleasure to the sensitive sides of his penis. To bring him to

climax, try a two-handed approach, placing one grip around the head and sliding it down

the shaft to the base. As you near the base, start the same process with your other hand.

This creates a continuous stroke that will make your lover cry out with satisfaction.

Men, you can return the favor by bowing to the goddess within your woman and kissing

her all over her body. Start by kissing her feet. Slowly move your sexy kisses up her

ankles and legs. Progress to teasing her by gently biting her inner thighs before running

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your tongue up the length of her vagina to her clit and then over her pelvis up to her navel

as you pull yourself up by grabbing her luscious hips. Try alternating between soft kisses

and slow, delicious licks along her torso up to and around her breasts and proceed to her

neck. Once you are finally face to face “wow” her with one last passionate French kiss

and then pick her up and carry her to bed.

Her Pole Story

Katie came to me with her husband with a desire to have more pleasure-filled sexuality.

Katie also wanted to deal with her inhibitions about expressing herself in a sensual way

with her husband. He complained that she never initiated sex. Katie was attractive but did

not feel comfortable in her body. To address both issues, I advised her to try pole

dancing. She immediately scowled. She was turned off by pornographic depictions of

women involving pole dancing. I understood her feelings. But I discussed with Katie how

she could take steps to reclaim what was once sacred and positive in the phallic dance.

After considering it in this new light, Katie was game to try making pole dancing her

own. The first time Katie tried dancing with the pole she felt the first inklings of

excitement to move her body in a naturally sensual way, and as she did, she felt

increasingly freed from her usual inhibitions. When she stopped dancing that first night,

her body continued to vibrate. A wave of emotion came over her at having discovered a

way back into her own body. As she talked excitedly about learning and practicing more

pole dances, my only advice was that she let her heart lead, then allow her body to

follow. Within a few weeks, she was opening up to her physical body and her sexuality in

a new and confident way. She actually came on to her husband for the very first time.

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"He spins gradually faster, as if by his revolutions he were connecting Heaven and

Earth by actually turning the spirit through himself and down into the ground,

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while his axis and heart remain absolutely still and his own spirit soars to its Divine

Source."

Jill Purce, The Mystic Spiral

The Spiral Dance

History of Sex

In the ancient Middle East, certain people performed the spiral dance, in which dancers

would spin and twirl around with wild abandon at a frenetic, dizzying pace. For instance,

the whirling Sufis, who are generally believed to have originated shortly after the time of

Muhammad near Basra, practiced their own version of the spiral dance. Their sacred

dances of whirling movement were intended primarily to shed worldly concerns and enter

an ecstatic state.

Reaching back even further, in approximately 6,000 BC in Catal Huyuk—what is now

Turkey—goddess-revering women and men performed the captivating spiral dance of the

labyrinth. The “labyrinth” referred to the intricate journey dancers experienced while

twirling and spinning—spiraling inward to a place deep within their own psyche and then

reaching out to connect intensely and intimately with each other. The intoxicating

winding and unwinding spiral allowed dancers to surrender their ego and embrace their

sexual nature. When spiral dances were performed, they were often combined with sexual

rites.

Your Spiral Dance—Make It Your Own

The ancient spiral dance promoted an inner ecstatic journey as well as eroticism, but in

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creating your own version of the dance, you can choose whether you want to focus solely

on the physical side of the dance or take it to the next level with a more mindful

approach. You and your lover can perform this ritual dance side by side, letting the

pulsating beats of the music drive you both into a delicious frenzy. Giving yourself fully

to the spiral dance inspires you to surrender yourself completely to your innate sexual

energy and to your lover. By shedding every ounce of self-consciousness, you open

yourself up to wild, primal mating possibilities that promise electrifying orgasms.

Take a Sufi Dance Lesson

A Sufi whirling dervish workshop can show you how to spin and twirl with abandon,

allowing you to lose yourself in the dance and open yourself up to ecstasy. You may also

want to try a “trance dance” class to help you and your partner learn to loosen up and let

go of shyness while you dance. Some trance dance classes involve the use of a blindfold

or a bandanna to cover the eyes. This can actually stimulate the sense of touch to an even

greater degree, making every loving stroke or brush of the hand you and your lover

exchange even more electric.

Hot Music Beats

Look for music with beats that will allow you and your lover to discover your own

undulating rhythm for this sacred dance. Good selections include Middle Eastern world

music and techno sounds if you’d like a more modern feel. Heavy percussion can help

you immerse yourself in the dance and prime you for an extraordinary sexual adventure.

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Dancing the Ecstatic Spiral

In a wide-open room, start slowly, whirling your body with your arms outstretched and

your head reaching back. Close your eyes and feel the beats of the music you’ve chosen

to help you find a natural rhythm as you continue to spin. When you begin to feel your

sense of self dissolve, reach out to touch your partner and feel free to touch your own

body as well to excite you both. If you’re wearing clothes, pull them away or undress

each other while you continue to move hypnotically and erotically.

As you dance the spiral in the nude, touch each other’s bare bodies. Men, caress the nape

of her neck, run your hands over her hips, and perhaps let your fingers linger seductively

around her nipples. Women, run your fingers through his hair, touch his face, and let your

hand journey down your lover’s chest and around his waist and penis. This wanton

touching will ignite a sexual fire within you both, turning your dance into an unrestrained

foreplay session.

Slow your whirling so you can pull your lover close and press your pelvises together as

you hold your hands on each other’s hips. Then arch back and resume twirling slowly in

a circle. In this erotic spiral dance position, you will feel your genitals rubbing against

each other, sending tingling sensations throughout your bodies. Gradually move apart,

and alternate spinning seductively alone and then sensually back together losing yourself

in the erotic bliss of the moment. By now, your hearts will be pounding and you will both

be breathing hard in anticipation of what’s to come.

Spiral Sex on the Bed

Take your ecstatic dancing off the dance floor and continue your spiral love dance on the

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bed. Embrace each other closely as you embark upon a hot, soulful kiss. Prolong the

sensation of twirling by rolling together on the bed, taking turns being on top as you kiss

and touch each other’s erogenous zones. If you’ve both worked up a bit of a sweat during

your dance, you may find it sexy to lick each other from head to toe, savoring the

saltiness of your lover’s skin. That glistening sweat also acts as a great lubricant and can

be an enticing invitation for a unique kind of intercourse.

Making love to parts of her body other than her vagina, such as her breasts or inner

thighs, can be just as exciting and surprising. Your spiral dance ritual is a perfect

opportunity to give this technique a whirl.

Men, have her lean back against the bed’s headboard with a few pillows behind her to

prop her up. Straddle her torso and press her breasts gently around your erect penis.

Simulate the same thrusting motion you would use if you were penetrating her vagina.

The feeling of your penis between her sensitive breasts can create intense pleasure for her

and for you. For many men, the sight of the penis enveloped by the breasts is one of the

most visually exciting sex acts around. Don’t be surprised if this position brings you to

climax quickly.

To slow down the action, roll onto your back so she can take the woman-on-top position.

Women, lower yourself onto his aroused penis and start to move your upper body in big

circles with your head tilted back, as if you were still doing the spiral dance. As your

body moves sensually in this spiral sex dance, press your pelvis into his to stimulate the

sensations in your clitoris to bring you to an intense orgasm. For him, watching you

“spiral dance” with abandon on top of him will surely heighten his arousal and lead him

to the ultimate climax.

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With pure water will I cleanse you, and you shall be clean; from all your impurities

will I cleanse you. A new heart will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you.

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Gathering of the Waters

History of Sex

Many ancient peoples viewed the body as a temple to be joyfully cleansed with water.

The Hebrew word mikveh means "gathering of the waters." The mikveh in Jewish

tradition is used as both a symbolic ritual and a practical method to cleanse a woman's

physical body for romance and sexual relations and to mark pivotal moments in her life.

For instance, before a traditional Jewish wedding, the bride has a mikveh where she is

bathed and ceremonially blessed by her close female family and friends. A Jewish man

traditionally uses the purifying bath as a way to cleanse himself of worldly concerns and

prepare for the weekly Sabbath, which he views as the time to express gratitude to God

for his material blessings and to make love with his wife.

During Biblical times, it was believed that by spending time engaged in bathing with

groups of the same sex, men and women strengthened their collective male and female

vigor so that when reunited with their spouses, they were better partners and lovers. In

modern times, the bathing ritual has enjoyed a comeback as a rite for personal renewal

and bonding within couples. For many couples, it is being enthusiastically enjoyed as a

foreplay ritual before lovemaking. Here are some ways to adapt this ancient ritual for

your modern sex life.

Gathering of the Waters—Make It Your Own

You can make this enchanting bathing ritual your own by following the basic steps

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involved in the traditional mikveh: cleansing your bodies, letting go of everyday

concerns, celebrating the moment, deepening your connection with your lover and

renewing your desire for sex. To take advantage of this incredible ceremony, plan a bath

for the two of you in your own bathtub or in a backyard spa. Take heart that you don’t

need an over-sized tub or Jacuzzi for your ceremony. In fact, a smaller tub may actually

be preferable because it lets you and your lover get even closer to each other. Wherever

your “gathering of the waters” ritual takes place, it will help to put you and your lover at

ease physically, inspire romance and renew your sexual excitement.

Make Time

Schedule your bathing ritual as a weekly event or to mark pivotal key moments, such as

date night, anniversaries or a renewal of your intimate commitment. Be available to let go

—if you have a pressing deadline or some other unresolved issue, it is probably not the

right time. Clear your desk so you’re free to enjoy this love ritual in the water.

Make Your Bath Beautiful

Enhance the beauty of your space for the bathing ritual in a way that soothes and inspires

you. Add flower petals or light candles to create a romantic ambience, or keep the space

completely bare so the focus is solely on you and your lover. You may want to have

music playing in the background, such as sultry songs like Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual

Healing” or Carla Bruni’s “L’amour”.

Bare Yourself in a Shower for Two

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Each person enters the ritual naked. Remove all clothing, makeup, hair gel, lotions,

jewelry, watches and eyeglasses. There should be nothing between your body and the

purifying waters. If possible, shower together first to cleanse your bodies, before

proceeding to the bath. Soap each other up and lather your lover’s hair. Then watch as

your lover seductively rinses it out. Use a mesh sponge to massage the soap into your

lover’s neck, back, shoulders, arms, breasts, belly, hips and inner thighs. The sexy,

tingling sensations produced from the scrub will ignite arousal in your body from head to

toe. Then rinse away the soap from each other’s bodies.

You may also want to take this moment to kneel down in front of your lover as if you

were at the alter of a temple and taste the wetness of your lover’s vagina or penis with

your tongue as the water rains down over the two of you. If you do, you may not make it

to the next stage of the bathing ritual and decide to take your lover right here—an

excellent option. But if you have the willpower to complete the bathing ritual together, it

will be worth it.

Submerge Yourself Into Your Sexy Bath

To begin, step into the ritual water and immerse your whole body. Face each other and

open your legs to each other. You may want to wrap them around your lover or extend

one leg to either side of your lover and place your feet against the bathtub behind them.

This sensational position literally opens you up to each other sexually. It will also offer

you a natural moment to meet each other heart to heart and eye to eye during this ritual.

As you let the warm water envelop your body, let go of what is weighing on your mind

by massaging each other’s temples sensually. Let go of what is weighing on your heart by

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leaning back against the bathtub and letting out a sigh “ahhh”. Let go of what is weighing

on your body by giving each other a teasing foot rub. While rubbing each other’s squeaky

clean feet, you may want to celebrate this moment of togetherness by serenading your

lover to express how you feel about them. If singing isn’t your best talent, perhaps slip

their toes into your mouth and alternate sucking and nibbling on them to show them how

you feel. For many people, the toes are highly sensitive and these irresistible lovebites

will cause a stirring in the erogenous zones as you take this sexy celebration to the next

level.

Throughout this erotic ritual, try to remain leaning back against the tub rather than

clutching each other closely in a passionate embrace. Try to resist kissing each other and

concentrate instead on holding your lover’s gaze the entire time. This idea may sound

like it would take the fun out of the ritual, but it can actually heighten your desire, stir

erotic sensations and increase your connection.

While leaning back, reach out to caress your lover, connecting with them on both an

emotional and physical level. Men, let your hands massage her ankles, calves, knees and

sensitive inner thighs before exploring her genitals with your fingers. Insert your middle

finger into her vagina and massage her G-spot by making a “come hither” motion while

you press your thumb against her clitoris. This sexy move will get her juices flowing and

will renew her desire for intercourse, one of the goals of the traditional bathing ritual.

Women, place your hands on either side of the tub and raise yourself up so you can lower

down onto his penis, then lean back again as far as is comfortable for him.

Perform gentle pelvic tilts to build sexual excitement. As you tilt your pelvis upward,

contract the muscles within your vagina (the same muscles you would use to stop the

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flow of urine) to tighten the grip on his penis. As you release the tilt, relax your muscles.

Keep contracting and relaxing your muscles to produce an amazing pulsating sensation

for him. This amazing move will spark his sexual vigor, which is another goal of the

ancient bathing ceremony.

Men if you have your feet against the bath behind your lover, lift your hips and use your

legs to move yourself in and out of her vagina, increasing and slowing the speed of your

thrusting in intervals. Remember to continue looking into your lover’s eyes as you bring

your bodies towards each other and then pull them away. Women love this eye lock

because it intensifies the emotional connection, and men find it incredibly erotic when a

woman is confident enough to hold his gaze during intercourse.

Another benefit of this bathing ritual is that the soothing water around you can add a

relaxing element to your lovemaking, encouraging you both to take it slowly. This can

lead to a lengthier sex session that is ultimately more satisfying for you both. After

you’ve both reached sexual ecstasy, you can both relax back into the bath for more

meaningful intimacy.

Their Story: Renewal for Relationship

Lynn felt drawn to the bathing ritual of mikveh even before she and her husband Sam

came up with a plan to mark 35 years of marriage by renewing their vows. Based on her

exciting upcoming renewal ceremony, Lynn decided to prepare herself by going to a

traditional mikvah. She would invite several women friends to accompany her. Lynn

wanted to cleanse and to let go of any disappointments that had occurred over the life of

her marriage and really open up and celebrate this new era for their relationship. Lynn’s

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friends helped prepare the setting by lighting candles around the mikveh water sanctuary.

Lynn then entered the sanctuary and submerged into the "sacred pool." The women then

gathered around the pool and played their guitars and sang beautiful songs serenading

and honoring Lynn in the celebration of her ritual. Lynn says her mikveh was an amazing

and valuable experience. It allowed her to arrive for her renewal of wedding vows ready

to meet Sam with a clear mind, an open heart and a refreshed body. How romantic!

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Create Fertile Fantasies

Inspired by the Greek Gods and Goddesses

of the Mediterranean

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Intro

Sex, beauty and erotic rituals played a very important role in the ancient civilizations that

arose from the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Set

amid majestic mountains, miles of coastline, and gentle olive tree-lined hillsides, the

ancient Greek and Roman cultures shared a great love for physical beauty and exhibited a

fun, frolicking and free-spirited sexuality. Eroticism and beauty inspired their creativity

and provided an outlet for the Mediterraneans to express a newfound sense of freedom

and self-determination, two ideals that formed the foundation of Greek society and

eventually all of Western civilization. To fully access their sense of freedom and creative

juices, men and women of these ancient societies engaged together in rituals that were

meant to provoke, inspire, celebrate and indulge their sensual and sexual nature.

Although there are no written records from the advanced Minoan civilization that existed

from approximately 3,000 BC to 1,050 BC on the Greek island of Crete, beautiful

imagery on frescoes, pottery and sculpture have led historians to believe that the people

were joyous, sensuous and peace loving. They worshipped a goddess—a voluptuous

mother earth and mistress of animals—who took many forms, such as a snake goddess, a

butterfly goddess and a bird goddess. In the form of a snake goddess, she was typically

depicted in their artwork with very ample, exposed breasts. Joining the sexy snake

goddess in Minoan mythology were male gods, such as the virile solar bull god, who

represented potent male sexuality. To honor these deities, the ancient Minoans are

believed to have cavorted in fertility-inspired sexual fantasy rituals during which the men

and women pretended to be animals having sex. The men would wear bull masks and the

women would wear cow masks while they unleashed their wild, animal nature with erotic

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Equally decadent festivals focusing on delicious carnal pleasures took place throughout

the illustrious history of ancient Greece and Italy, starting in about the 6th century BC. For

instance, the Etruscans of Central Italy celebrated the infamous Bacchanalian feast and

introduced it to Rome in about 200 BC. These decadent, playful feasts typically involved

mouthwatering dining, merry drinking, arousing music and uninhibited sexual activity.

Thrown in honor of Greek and Roman deities and to celebrate seasonal holidays, these

erotic parties involved male and female revelers feeding each other, playing games and

watching each other engage in sexual relations before joining in the action. Men and

women would freely engage in what modern-day people would call partner swapping.

In other parts of the ancient Mediterranean, sexuality was expressed in erotic body art

and sculpture. Ancient Greeks created artwork to depict their intense appreciation for the

magnificence of the nude body—both male and female. Beginning in the 5th century BC,

many ancient Greek sculptures depicted naked gods, goddesses and mortals. For

example, sculptures of the goddess Aphrodite—who symbolized female perfection,

sexual attractiveness and incredible beauty—are considered to be some of the most

exquisitely stunning and sensual pieces of artwork in all of history. The male penis was

also glorified in the ancient world and was prominently displayed in its erect and flaccid

form in artwork that could be found on nearly every building and in every home. With

erotic art so prevalent in society, Mediterraneans were always primed for a steamy sexual

encounter.

The ancient world’s reverence for beauty went beyond art. For Romans around 300 BC, it

also translated to beautification rituals performed to make their own bodies as gorgeous

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as possible. In an effort to entice and attract the opposite sex, Roman women and men

went to great lengths to look seductive and desirable. Roman women created elaborate

hairstyles featuring soft curls and used alluring cosmetics, tempting perfumes, ornate

jewelry and revealing clothing to make themselves irresistible to men. Roman men paid

close attention to personal hygiene, visiting gyms and spas for treatments that would

make them more appealing to their wives and lovers. With this reverence for physical

beauty, the act of preparing oneself for a date with a lover or a hot night of passion

evolved into a highly pleasurable lovemaking ritual.

Adopting these ancient Mediterranean mating and sex rituals to your modern bedroom

can be easy and fun. For instance, you can borrow from the sexually charged Minoan

fertile fantasies in which participants would dress up like animals and have sex. You can

be inspired by this to engage in a hot primal sexual fantasy of your own. By adopting

from the decadent playful feasts of the ancient Italians, you can prepare aphrodisiacs and

feast on your lover’s body as dessert. In the way the ancient Greeks expressed their

sexuality in their artwork, you can use sensual body paints to create erotic body art on

your lover to get you in the mood for artistic sex. And just as the ancient Romans adorned

themselves in reverence to beauty, you can transform yourself into a luscious-looking

god or goddess for a night of beguiling lovemaking.

Fertile Fantasies

History of Sex

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On the island of Crete, wild sex rituals were performed as a way to help the people

understand the mysteries of fertility. Because the ancient Minoans didn’t fully grasp the

workings of human fertility, they didn’t connect sexual intercourse with procreation. In

fact, they believed that women were the sole source and creators of babies, which may be

why females were so highly regarded in Minoan society. The Minoans, however, did feel

an intimate connection with animals and they routinely observed snakes, monkeys, birds,

lions and cows mating. The Minoans, who referred to their goddess as the “Mistress of

the Animals,” sensed that there was some connection between animals and the mystery of

fertility, which is what inspired the Cretan fertile fantasy sex rituals.

Daily Minoan life was filled with erotic tension. The lovely women of the island of Crete

enjoyed showing off their fertile femininity by wearing tight-fitting bodices to emphasize

the luscious curves of their breasts, which they exposed for all to see. Men also dressed in

scanty attire, wearing only loincloths that left little to the imagination. However during

erotic festivities, the sexual heat would become more intense. The men would strap on

bull masks, and the women slipped on cow masks for the night-time festivities, during

which they danced and writhed like snakes, activating their wild sexual imaginations.

Taking these fertile fantasies a step further, the Minoans allowed their primal sexual

nature to emerge, and libido-charged men began hunting the alluring women, who

delighted in the chase. As the sexual tension mounted, the aroused animal masked men

and women mated, enjoying unbridled fantasy sex.

This sexual ritual is ripe with sexual potential for the modern couple. Call on the powers

of fantasy and animal behavior to bring out your wild side in bed.

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Fertile Fantasies—Make It Your Own

Take a cue from the Minoan civilization and dare to act out some of your own fertile

fantasies while calling on your primal instincts. Whether you’ve always wondered what it

would be like to make love in public or have exciting, wild sex outside of your comfort

zone, you and your lover can choose to tell your sexual fantasies to one another while

having sex to make it even wilder or dare each other to act them out. There’s no doubt

that a thrilling adventure into the world of sexual fantasy can add a whole new dimension

to your lovemaking.

Share Your Fertile Fantasies

Spend a sexy evening with your lover sharing your secret sexual fantasies. Revealing

your secret desires to your beloved takes courage but know that doing so can enhance

intimacy as well as your libido. You may find that simply talking about your private

fantasies will arouse you both. It’s possible that you and your lover may not share all of

the same fantasies, or that you may have some fantasies that one of you isn’t willing to

enact. As long as you can agree on at least one new and exciting sexual adventure, you

are set for some primal pleasure. For instance, you may both be turned on by one of the

most common sexual fantasies: the idea of having sex in public.

Plan Your Fertile Fantasy

If you and your lover are excited by the risk involved in having sex in a public setting,

choose a location that you both find thrilling, whether it’s on top of a building or on the

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beach. Plan your sexual escapade for a time of day when you are least likely to get caught

“in flagrante.” Wear clothing that will arouse your lover and facilitate your outdoor

adventure. Women, wear a skirt that is easy to pull up for wild intercourse when the

mood and the right time strikes. You may also want to go without panties for your fertile

fantasy. The slight breeze you will feel between your legs without underwear is sure to

make your vagina tingle. Going “au naturel” will also add to the primal nature of your

fantasy ritual, making you feel more sexually free. It also allows for quick access, which

can be important when copulating in public. Men, choose garments that are easy to

remove—pants without belts and shoes you can easily slip off are best. You may also

want to experience the thrilling sensation of going without your boxers or briefs, which

can stimulate your penis and testicles.

Act Out Your Fertile Fantasy

Head to your fantasy location together or arrange to rendezvous in your secret spot.

Hand-in-hand with your lover, seek out a setting that's conducive to lovemaking. On the

beach, that may be an area that’s shielded by rocks or dunes. On a rooftop or a hotel

balcony, a railing may supply the ideal support for wild, animalistic lovemaking. If

you’re at a party or social event, you might close yourselves in a bathroom or a guest

bedroom without locking the door.

With so much anticipation building up until this point as well as the sense of danger

you’ll be feeling, you can bet that you will both be breathing hard and tingling all over.

Kiss each other passionately, allowing your tongue to explore your lover’s mouth. Let

your hands roam up and down each other’s bodies as you press closer to each other.

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Women, let your hand slide down from his chest to his pants and rub his penis through

his clothing. Since he isn’t wearing any underwear, this should get him aroused quickly.

Men, cup her breasts with both hands and bury your face in her cleavage, letting your lips

and tongue explore her bosom.

Men, lift up her skirt and feel her sexual juices as you rub your fingers against her labia

and then insert one or maybe two into her vagina. Move your fingers in and out of her

vagina to stimulate her and increase the wetness. Then shift your fingers to her clitoris

and massage her until she is about to orgasm. If she requires clitoral stimulation for

orgasm, you may want to bring her to climax now to ensure her pleasure.

Women, unbutton or unzip your lover’s pants and push your hand inside to touch his

penis. Rub your hand along the shaft and down to his testicles. Massage them while he is

caressing you and then run your hand up and down his shaft. While you manually

stimulate each other, you will probably be tempted to keep an eye out for anyone in the

vicinity, which can add to the excitement that’s building between you.

Let your primal instincts guide you from here. Men, imagine that you’re a wild bear or a

charging bull and take your lover sexually. If you’re on a rooftop or hotel balcony up

against a railing, turn her around so she’s facing away from you and have her bend over

the railing so you can enter her from behind and mount her with the passion and

momentum of beautiful animals in the wild having sex. This position offers deep

penetration for him and massages her G-spot, which can lead to a lusty climax for her. To

a passerby below, it may simply look like the two of you are enamored, gazing out at the

vista.

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Their Sunset Fantasy Story

Jack had many sexual fantasies that he had never shared with Laura because he was

afraid that she might disapprove. The fertile fantasies of the Minoan civilization gave him

the courage to bring up the subject with Laura, and to his surprise, he discovered that she

had a very active sexual imagination of her own. They spent an enjoyable morning

describing their fantasies to each other in bed and ended up creating a juicy one together.

They made a plan to actually make it happen. The next weekend Jack, an experienced

sailor, rented a sailboat at a nearby marina. Jack and Laura set sail for an afternoon

adventure. The first part of the fantasy required total nudity once they were out at sea.

The idea was to have nothing separating their bodies from the elements of sea, sun and

breeze that would produce a natural physical arousal. They buttered each other with sun

tan oil and settled in for a couple of hours on deck of luscious tanning, touching and oral

sex. The typically conservative couple found the threat of another boat passing close by

very stimulating. Just before sunset, after having experienced such delicious extended

foreplay, they felt completely aroused, relaxed and open to more. At the highest point on

deck Jack leaned her back against the mast below the billowing sail and entered her. They

made passionate love to each other with the wind blowing through their hair and the sun

setting on the horizon between them.

Decadent Playful Feasts

History of Sex

In ancient Roman and Greek times, decadent feasts held in honor of lusty and gorgeous

gods and goddesses often transformed into wild orgies. Take the Etruscan festivals called

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the Bacchanalia, for instance. Held for the god of wine Bacchus, these events attracted

the Central Italian society’s elite. Men and women of honorable stature discarded their

everyday robes for these erotic festivals in favor of dressing in sexy, revealing animal

skins. In their alluring attire, the Etruscans drank lustily and sensually fed each other

succulent meats, fruits, cheeses and sweets. The raucous celebrants also played

provocative games, in which the men and women would exchange clothing, seductively

disrobing and then dressing in a strangers clothing to turn each other on.

Eventually, the partygoers shed all of their garments as well as their sexual inhibitions.

After they were completely nude, the feasting revelers turned their attentions to each

other. Men and women partook of each other sexually while other celebrants watched

with voyeuristic pleasure. The intensely aroused Etruscans considered these celebrations

a commitment-free zone and men and women were equally free to enjoy partner-

swapping throughout the night.

To get a taste of decadent playful feasts, it is not necessary to engage in partner swapping

unless that appeals to you. You can recreate your own intimate orgy just for the two of

you. Simply focus in on the feasting aspect of the festivities. Prepare aphrodisiacs and

spread delectable foods on each other’s bodies that can be licked off or sensuously

nibbled on. A sexy feast is an ideal prelude to orgasmic and delicious oral sex and a night

of trying new things.

Song for Bacchus

Here are Bacchus, Ariadne,

Lovely, burning for each other:

Since deceiving time must flee,

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They seek their delight together.

These nymphs, and other races,

Are full of happiness forever.

Lorenzo De Medici

Decadent Playful Feasts—Make It Your Own

You can infuse the erotic and fun essence of the Bacchanalian playful feasts into your

own lovemaking rituals. Just like the Etruscans did thousands of years ago, you and your

lover can savor delectable foods and fine wines before you feast on each other. When you

combine the sensual pleasures of eating with lovemaking, you will have a mouth-

watering experience that will leave you both sexually sated.

Feast on Aphrodisiacs

Named for the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, aphrodisiacs have been used for

thousands of years to ignite the libido and intensify sexual pleasure. These potent love

tonics include a vast array of delicious foods, herbs, spices and drinks. Many delicacies

considered aphrodisiacs are foods you may already have in your kitchen, such as

chocolate, strawberries, peaches, raspberries, pineapple (rumored to make a woman’s

love juices taste even better), asparagus, cucumbers, bananas, avocados, tomatoes (called

“love apples” in ancient times), nutmeg, vanilla, honey and basil. Tasty and tantalizing

tidbits that may require a trip to a gourmet market include oysters, mussels, caviar and

truffles. Partaking in some of these delectables can help put you and your lover in the

mood for a night of scrumptious sex.

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Prepare a Feast

Sometimes, you can have almost as much fun preparing your erotic banquet as you can

consuming it. Consider cooking in the nude to arouse your sexual appetite or dress

scantily, wearing nothing more than an apron, a short nighty or some pajama pants. Like

the Italians who swapped clothing during their Bacchanalian feasts, you can choose to be

cheeky and dress in each other’s clothes. As you slice and dice foods, feed each other

little nibbles with your fingers and then lick any last flavors from each other’s lips.

Women, if you’re including aphrodisiacs like bananas in your feast, take advantage of

their phallic shape to give your lover a demonstration of what he can expect later. Unpeel

the banana slowly and sensuously, run your tongue up and down the banana and circle its

tip with your tongue. While holding your lover’s gaze, seductively place your lips around

the banana and slide it deep into your mouth. Pull it out and, take a little bite out of the

end and then offer a taste of it to your man. Men, give your lover a hint of what you’ll be

doing to her later by dipping your forefinger and middle finger into some honey or a bowl

of whipped cream and sucking them. Run your lips up and down your fingers as you taste

the sweet nectar, flicking your tongue on the tips of your fingers as she watches you.

When your decadent feast is ready, arrange your aphrodisiacs on a table or spread your

succulent buffet on a blanket on the floor. Forget about utensils – it’s fingers only for this

luscious and sensual dining experience. Pour some wine or a nonalcoholic beverage so

you can drink like the ancient revelers did at the Bacchanalia festivals. Dim the lights,

and put on some sexy music that moves you both as you begin your feasting ritual.

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Feast on Your Lover’s Body as Dessert

Feed each other, licking off your lover’s tasty fingers after each morsel. Savor each and

every bite of food, enjoying the flavors, textures and smells as you consume them. Take

one of the fruits, such as a strawberry and place it partially in your lover’s mouth with

your fingers then lean in and take a bite yourself so your lips meet as you bite down into

the juicy fruit. Gently nibble each other’s lips to catch any remnants of the strawberry.

You can also take a long lick of caviar from a spoon and place your caviar-coated tongue

in your lover’s mouth for a deliciously decadent shared French kiss.

When you’re ready to shift the focus from feasting on the foods to feasting on each other,

slip out of your clothes and consider beginning with a sweet game. Just like the ancient

people liked to play sensually charged games at decadent festivals, you can have fun with

some provocative games, too. For example, you can play a sexy match of tic-tac-toe on

your lover’s body, drawing lines with chocolate sauce and placing strawberries or

raspberries to represent the “O” and two criss-crossed pineapple slices to symbolize the

“X”. The winner gets to be serviced first sexually.

If she wins, men, pour a trail of warm chocolate or spray whipped cream on her body

leading from the neck and down the chest to around her breasts and nipples. Use your

tongue to lap up the sweetness and suck gently on her nipples to excite her. Turn up the

heat on your body as dessert ritual by trickling the syrupy stimulant down her belly onto

her inner thighs. Remember that sugar can encourage the growth of bacteria and yeast, so

it’s best to avoid drizzling sweets directly on her vagina. Starting at her tummy, lick your

way slowly to her tastiest spot. Linger on her inner thighs, kissing, sucking and nibbling

while your hands wander up and down from her hips to her knees.

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If you want to try something really new, place her in a swing that hangs from your

bedroom ceiling and kneel between her legs and gently spread her labia. Slowly lick the

tender tissue around her clitoris while you grip her hips. Slowly push her away and pull

her toward you in the swing, teasing her with your tongue each time she’s pulled toward

you. Let your tongue slip down into her vagina and feast on her delicious nectar. Move

your tongue up to her clitoris and circle your tongue around it. Bring your lips around it

and suck ever so gently, paying close attention to her reactions and pulling away if the

sensation is too intense for her. Rub your tongue directly on her clitoris, licking it in slow

strokes at first. When she begins writhing in pleasure, speed up the tempo. Or move your

tongue back inside to stimulate her G-spot located approximately a couple of inches from

the opening of her vagina on the top wall, utilizing a come hither tongue motion until she

experiences an intense orgasm.

Women, after you’ve climaxed, turn your attention to your lover. Drizzle one of your

favorite aphrodisiacs on your man’s chest and abdomen, then lick him clean, stopping to

nibble on his nipples. Make another tasty trail that leads from his feet to his inner thighs,

savor it with enthusiasm. In general, you can put delectables like whipped cream directly

on the penis as long as you don’t insert it into the opening, so go ahead and douse your

lover’s penis, which will most likely be fully aroused by now.

Sit on the swing while he stands in front of you with his erect penis about the same height

as your mouth. Push yourself forward and back slightly, running your tongue up and

down his erect shaft, savoring the taste. After you’ve consumed the aphrodisiacs off of

his penis, circle your tongue around the head as you grasp the base with your hand. You

may want to add some honey onto your hand to make it glide more smoothly up and

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down his penis while your mouth is centered on the head. Place your lips over the head

and suck and flitter your tongue while your hand continues to work up and down

rhythmically. As you take more of his penis in your mouth, use your tongue to lick the

sweetness, a move that will intensify his pleasure. Continue in this way until he reaches a

delicious orgasm. After you’ve both reached climax, you can continue your decadent

feast with other tasty treats.

Erotic Body Art

History of Sex

A fascination for the beauty of the nude human body is evident in the erotic body art of

ancient Greece. Stunning sculptures were created to honor the gods and goddesses, but

they were also a way for Greeks to appreciate and glorify the male and female form.

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Nude sculptures, such as those of Aphrodite, represented the ideal female form and

inspired desire and lust in Greek men.

The Greeks’ interest in the human form also included an intense fascination with the

phallus, a symbol so common in ancient artwork that it could be seen almost everywhere

in major cities. For instance, architectural pillars featuring penis sculptures could be

found throughout the ancient world. These artworks were the Mediterraneans’ first sex

symbols and natural sexual enhancers for its citizens. Nude satyrs—always depicted with

erect penises—were commonly painted and etched on vases and frescoes as a symbol of

male sexual potency. The seductive female form was equally prevalent throughout the

ancient Mediterranean, arousing appreciation and sexual desire in all those walking by.

You can show your appreciation for your lover’s body and sexuality with your own brand

of erotic body art. If you have an artistic flair, consider painting nude portraits of each

other as a unique prelude to sex. Or simply use body paints to express your passion for

one another by sensually brushing luscious, liquid paint all over each other. In creating

your erotic masterpiece upon your lover, you will tease and arouse each other’s bodies

and set the tone for a provocative artistic lovemaking encounter.

Erotic Body Art—Make It Your Own

You don’t have to be a trained artist to create your own erotic body art. In fact, it doesn’t

matter if you can’t even draw a straight line. All you need is a willingness to express your

appreciation for your lover’s beautiful nude body. Whether you choose to paint a portrait

of your beloved in the buff or to spread colorful body paints all over each other, you will

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uncover a sense of creativity that will infuse your lovemaking with originality and

inspiration. On a physical level, body painting involves a lot of sensual touching that will

send electrifying feelings throughout your bodies, turning up your anticipation and

enjoyment of sex.

Choosing Body Paints and Brushes

When it comes to body paints, you have many options. Head to any adult store or surf the

web to find a palette of pleasurable possibilities. Among your many choices are glow-in-

the-dark paints, black-light paints and edible body paints. Edible varieties come in a

number of delectable flavors, including blueberry, grape, banana, lemon, cherry, lime and

chocolate. You may want to try several of these yummy paints for a sensual and oral

delight. Remember that some edible body paints aren’t flavored and don’t taste good. For

artistic types who want to paint a portrait of your lover, you can use the body paints or

traditional paints and a simple sketchpad.

To apply body paints, you can use all sorts of materials, including paintbrushes, sponges,

feathers, flower petals and even your fingers. Consider using a variety of these objects for

your erotic body art session because the different textures will create a variety of

sensations that will titillate your lover and heighten their enjoyment. For instance, the

sensation of the fine brush hairs can be very stimulating while the touch of a feather

dipped in paint can elicit soft moans.

If you want to get really creative with your artwork, you can also use body painting

transfers and stencils to design intricate butterflies, hearts, wings, flowers, stars, dragons

and more. Don’t feel like you have to draw something spectacular, though. In fact, it

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really doesn’t matter what you paint. The main idea is to use a lot of different textures

and strokes to tantalize your lover’s body. Expressing your sexy artistic vision of your

lover is bound to open their heart, too.

Create a Sexy Art Studio

Before you begin your erotic masterpiece, lay down an old sheet on the floor, the bed or

wherever you plan to have your passionate painting party. Place all of your luscious

paints and your array of brushes and other titillating application objects where you can

easily reach them. You may want to put a few damp washcloths or a towel nearby in case

you want to wipe away a painted image and start over. Get in the mood for your creative

and artistic encounter with the right lighting and mood music that inspires you.

Paint Your Erotic Masterpiece

Just as the nude body was the focus of the artwork in ancient Greece, your naked bodies

should be the canvas for your sexy creation. Both of you should shed all of your clothing,

doing a slow striptease for each other to get things started. As you both strip, strike

seductive poses, the way a model would for an artist. This can make you both feel sexy

and will increase visual stimulation for your partner.

Embrace your role as a sultry artist and have your lover either stand or lie down for your

painting ritual. Standing allows you to paint your lover on all sides without smearing the

paint. Think of what you’d like to paint that will symbolize your immediate sexual and

loving feeling for your lover—it can be as simple as a delicate flower that represents her

genitalia or as elaborate as your imagination allows, such as intricate wings on his back

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and shoulders or flames upon his hips and around his penis, representing a heavenly lover

on fire sexually. If you don’t want to create a specific image, you can just make a series

of shapes, such as wavy lines, circles, arrows and zigzags that will be very arousing. You

can also use this erotic body art ritual to express something in writing on your lover’s

body, such as a single word like “Lover” or “Orgasmic” that expresses your limitless

adoration. Or you can write a steamy poem that starts on one side of the body and goes

around to the other side or that goes up one limb and down the other.

Whatever enticing image you choose to portray, take your time and make the experience

as sensual as possible. Apply the paint to as many areas of the body as possible to

increase the pleasure for your lover. Try starting with your lover’s hands and arms.

Choose one of your brushes, dip it in the paint and use broad, firm strokes that go from

the hand, up the arm, over the shoulder and onto the neck. Using that same brush, shift to

the opposite shoulder and trail the brush down the arm onto the hand, this time using a

light touch that will make your lover’s body come sexually alive. .

Now take another object, such as a flower petal, and dip it in the paints. Starting at the

feet, touch the petal ever so lightly against your lover’s skin and brush it in fluttery

touches up the legs. Take the petal around to the sensitive area behind the knees and then

up the thighs with quick flicks. With the wet dripping flower petal barely touching their

skin, your lover will be quivering with anticipation.

Use your fingers next to apply long passionate streaks of paint, swirling them in long,

teasing waves over their back and around the torso to their chest. Move your index finger

to their forehead and trace a bold painted line down their nose to the Cupid’s bow above

their lips. Then lift your finger and start again at their chin, making your way down the

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neck. Men, trace the curves of her breasts and circle around her nipples but don’t touch

them yet, making her yearn even more for that artistic touch. Women, do the same to

your man, letting your fingers work around his pecs but refrain from touching. In this

indulgent ritual, it’s best to let your lover’s anticipation build before you paint the

erogenous zones.

Then reach for the feather. Dip it gently into the paint so it only gets a hint of color. This

will help keep the individual feathers separate, which will produce the most tantalizing

sensations and emotions. Retrace the painted areas of your lover’s body, barely letting the

feather caress the skin. This produces an exquisite feeling, awakening tingling pleasure

throughout the body. With the feather, tickle your lover’s nipples and watch them

respond. Hover the feather, letting it brush ever so slightly on their skin as you pass it

down their belly and onto their thighs. By now, your lover will be aching for you with

intense desire. You can take each other now but if you can hold off the mounting passion

and trade roles so your lover can paint your body, it will be well worth the wait.

As you paint each other, you will become so highly aroused that you will be tempted to

paint your lover’s genitals. In general, body paints can be safely applied to the penis, but

they aren’t intended for internal use so avoid placing them on the vagina. And if you do

get creative with some artwork on your lover’s penis, make sure that he washes it with

soap and water before you make love.

Have Artistic Sex

When you can’t hold back any longer, wash your hands with soap and water and then let

the passion take over. First stand back and admire your sexy creations. You may also

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want to stand side by side in front of a mirror admiring your lover’s creative vision on

your body. Watch each other become more and more aroused by the way each of your

bodies look. Right in front of the mirror, men, sit down on the floor or bed with your legs

crossed. Women, sit on his lap facing him with your legs wrapped around his back and

lower yourself onto his erect penis so that it places indirect pressure on your clitoris and

stimulates the back of your vagina. Hold onto each other’s shoulders or torso as you rock

back and forth and make circles together. With this face-to-face position, you can

continue to savor the beauty of your lover’s nude body as it undulates with intense

pleasure. In addition, this delicious position allows her to stimulate her genitals against

his shaft for exquisite pleasure.

Use your mirror to admire your artistry and use what you see to increase your hot

physical movements. Women, turn around into a squat position with hands down at the

side and your back facing his torso. Use your thighs and arm strength to move up and

down on your lover’s erect penis. Men, grab her lower waist and hips to help her move in

this hot sensual way. Feel your arousal reaching higher as you watch your sexual

movements in the mirror. Men, you may want to push her gently onto all fours and take

her from behind activating intense sexual stimulation for your penis and another exciting

angle for viewing your artistic sex. Men, keep penetrating, changing your strokes

between deep and shallow, until you both cry out in orgasm catching each other’s eyes as

you bring your sexual masterpiece to climax.

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Reverence for Beauty

History of Sex

Revered for her exquisite beauty, the goddess of love Venus represented the ideal woman

in ancient Roman society. Mere mortal women in ancient Mediterranean times primped

and pampered themselves in hopes of becoming as beautiful as this goddess in an effort

to tempt their husbands and lovers. Just like modern women today, the women of the

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ancient world used lotions, potions and perfumes to make themselves look sexier and

more attractive to the opposite sex. Women used ancient versions of curling irons and

hair extensions, along with wigs and hairpins to fashion exquisitely elaborate and alluring

hairstyles. In addition, they used hair dyes and bleaches to give their manes a reddish tint

that Roman men found irresistible.

Ancient Roman women also used a variety of cosmetics and skin care products to

enhance their feminine appearance. Sensual substances, such as honey and olive oil, were

used to moisturize the skin and give it a lustrous sheen. Fragrant oils dabbed on the neck,

wrists and other intimate areas of the body gave the women an intoxicating scent.

Powders were used to lighten the face, eyes were outlined with shadows, cheeks were

touched with a form of blush and lips were brushed with a mix of bees wax, olive oil and

redding. Before a night of passionate lovemaking, Roman women might remove

unwanted hair by dripping hot candle wax onto their inner thighs—very similar to

today’s bikini wax.

Roman men took equal pride in their appearance, grooming themselves to be as desirable

as possible. To the delight of their wives and lovers, Roman men shaved their beards,

creating a smooth and infinitely more kissable face. Some men took hair removal even

further, and it’s said that Julius Caesar routinely had his chest hairs plucked to make his

nude torso even more attractive. Roman men also made it a practice to visit gyms, where

they exercised their bodies to improve their muscle tone and strength, something that

gave them more stamina in the bedroom. Spas offered men a wide variety of sensual

treatments—from hair styling to rub-downs—that made the sexy Romans feel and look

more virile.

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Just as the ancient Roman men and women tried to make themselves as attractive as

possible, you and your lover can enjoy the sensual pleasures of beautification. By

spending the time to make your hair, skin, fingernails and the rest of your body gorgeous,

you will arouse your mate and will feel infinitely sexier. When you feel and look like a

dazzling god or goddess, you can turn up the sexual heat rapidly for a fast and furious

quickie or a long and luxurious sex ritual with great feasting for each other’s eyes.

Reverence for Beauty—Make It Your Own

Turn an ordinary evening with your mate into an extraordinary sexual encounter by

demonstrating your own reverence for beauty. Men and women, create your own

beautification ritual to make everything from your head to your toes look stunning. And

don’t forget to slip into something that’s outrageously sexy, such as crotchless underwear

or a garter belt for her. With your enhanced appearance, you will arouse your mate and

will feel infinitely sexier. And that means your evening will start out with the both of you

already on “hot”.

Worship Your Beautiful Lover with a Reverence for Beauty

When you first lay eyes on your lover for your special evening, take the time to

appreciate how beautiful they look and be generous with your admiration. Letting your

beloved know that you find them irresistibly attractive increases confidence and is likely

to make them more adventurous when it comes time for lovemaking. If your lover tends

to be a bit stingy with compliments, point out some of the things they might find

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attractive. For example, a woman might say, “I wore my hair down the way you always

ask me to. Do you like it?” A man might point out that “I put on your favorite cologne.

How does it smell?” Most likely, this will elicit a favorable response, which can set the

tone for a hot and sultry evening.

As you’re out for your date, women can give a lover fleeting glimpses of your sexy

lingerie. In the car or in the backseat of the cab, shift your blouse to reveal a peek at your

breasts and your sexy bra. While seated across from him, cross and uncross your legs

(remember that famous scene from Basic Instinct with Sharon Stone?) to give him a view

of your lingerie or of your finely groomed vagina if you’re wearing crotchless panties.

This will excite him and will make you both envision the wild sex you will be having

later.

Touch each other often with quick caresses that arouse and tease your lover. Men, touch

her hair as you tell her how beautiful it looks, or run your fingers up her smooth legs as

you’re seated next to each other. Women, when no one is looking, grab his buttocks or

place your hand fleetingly on his pants directly over his penis. These not-so-innocent

touches will have you both juiced up and ready for the throes of passion when you finally

find yourselves alone.

Take Your Venus or Adonis at the Door

Once you are in private, you will already be geared up for sex. That’s because the

reverence for beauty ritual is actually a sort of extended foreplay that gets you in the

mood. In fact, you may only make it inside the front door before you start tearing off

your clothes for a fast and furious quickie.

Men, push your lover up against the wall and kiss her passionately. Pull her hair gently as

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your tongues dance in each other’s mouths. Run one hand up to caress a luscious breast

while you place the other arm around her waist and pull her tightly toward you. Feel her

back arch and her hips meet yours as she moans in pleasure. Unbutton or unzip her

clothing and let it drop to the ground but have her keep her high heels on. Take a step

back and admire how delicious she looks in her lingerie as you shed your shirt and pants.

Give her a moment to take in your gorgeous appearance before you drop your underwear

to the floor. Let her keep her sexy lingerie on as you move back in for another passionate

kiss. Push her bra over a bit to reveal her hardened nipples and rub them with your

fingers before moving your mouth down to lick and suck on them.

Women, move one hand down to grab onto his erect penis and press it up against your

vagina, indirectly stimulating your clitoris. Lift one of your legs up to wrap around his

thigh or waist and grind your pelvis into his erotically. Men, push her panties to the side,

or if she’s wearing crotchless underwear, just enter her vagina for some thrilling

intercourse. Women, you may feel so hot by now that you’ll want to move your hand

down to stimulate your clitoris while he thrusts, pushing you against the wall.

Men, pick her up with both arms holding her below her buttocks while she wraps both

legs around you as you penetrate her. Keep thrusting as she leans back in pleasure and

admire how unbelievably amazing she looks with her breasts spilling out of her lingerie.

To help bring her to orgasm, rotate your hips and circle your penis around inside of her as

you firmly hold her hips with your palms. This will drive her wild. With your passions

ignited so deeply, it won’t take long before you are both experiencing the most exquisite

sexual pleasure. After you have both reached orgasm, take time to notice how beautiful

you both look with that post-sex glow.

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Their Dressing for Sex Story

Ted was notorious for getting into bed in old t-shirts while Ann generally wore pajamas

and a facial mask. Their dress code did not lend itself to sexual desire—in fact, it made

them move a couple of feet away from each other in bed, which lowered the chances of

making love. My suggestion to them was to try getting into bed dressed for sex as least a

few times a week. They each discussed the way they would like their lover to look in bed.

The next week, they both kept their commitment to dress for sex. Both took a shower

before bed, washing with a scented soap that would be attractive to the other. Ann came

to bed completely nude with her hair brushed out in waves instead of pulled back in a

headband, and she didn’t wear the facial mask. She also threw on a seductive necklace

Ted had bought for her that hung down just between her breasts.

Ted washed his dark hair and brushed it back wet, shaved his face smooth and put on a

sexy pair of underwear and nothing else, giving him a very Italian look, which he knew

turned her on. That night, their reverence for beautifying themselves naturally lent itself

to wanting to be very close to each other in bed and yes, having yummy sex.

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 Chapter Six

Enchant Your Heart

with the Romantic Chivalry of Medieval Europe

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Intro

The 12th century AD ushered in a glorious age of chivalry, romance and courtly love to

Medieval Europe. At the heart of this movement were the legendary chivalrous knights,

who spawned the tale of Lancelot and Guinevere and fought noble battles throughout the

land in the name of Christianity. The knights’ primary mission was to wage war against

infidels. Their quest for victory on the battlefield, however, was surpassed by one thing:

their desire for true love. In fact, these valiant soldiers of God believed that love was the

spark that fueled their courage and bravery.

Because love was so important to them, these heroic knights sought inspiring ways to

woo the ladies they desired. They discovered a number of such enchanting romantic

customs, including a lofty reverence for women, a passion for poetry and a fondness for

ceremony, on their epic journeys throughout the exotic worlds of Eastern Christendom

and Arabia. When the courageous knights returned from these expeditions to the

Romanesque stone castles of feudal Europe, they brought many of these passionate

traditions with them.

A knight would use these newfound romantic arts to profess his affection and to win the

heart of the damsel he desired. Just as he had to be courageous in the theater of war, he

had to be equally brave in the arena of love, boldly expressing his feelings to his fair

lady. His chivalrous conduct, gallant gestures and refinement signified the heart of the

lover, which was believed to be a knight’s true nature. By fully embracing his role as a

lover, a knight could prove himself worthy of a lady’s admiration, which would, in turn,

inspire him to great deeds.

One of the most expressive ways a knight could convey his devotion to a woman was

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through love poetry, one of the amorous arts the knights first encountered in Arabia. As

the Middle Ages progressed, knights and ladies both would try their hand at writing

poetry that explored the depths of their desire for their beloved. These revealing lyric

verses were set to music and sung by troubadours for the kings, queens, knights and

ladies of the royal court. The alluring tales of unrequited love and true love found were so

enticing that they served as a form of poetic foreplay for the knights and ladies, who

could hardly wait to consummate their intense desire for each other.

This newly heightened interest in the subject of courting love eventually developed into

court games, in which knights and ladies would engage in impassioned discussions about

the psychology of love and the proper ways to behave in various romantic situations.

According to some sources, this evolved into what was known as “Courts of Love”, in

which suitors would approach the queen of the court to solicit advice on romantic affairs.

In the field of court games and love, the fairer sex definitely had the upper hand during

the Middle Ages. It was the women who set the rules for all of their court games and who

decided how suitors should conduct themselves and what deeds they would have to

perform in order to win a lady’s favor. By setting the ground rules, these fair maidens

were guaranteed to have their most intimate desires met.

To live up to a lady’s lofty expectations, a knight felt compelled to embark on

adventurous quests. These risky expeditions were recounted in numerous medieval

romances, in which heroic knights had to overcome obstacle after obstacle to slay evil

monsters and thereby, win the favor of their lady. The knights’ thrill of exploration

spilled over into their love lives, inspiring them to experiment with passionate

lovemaking and adventurous sex.

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Let the chivalry and gallantry of the Middle Ages serve as inspiration for your own love

life. Men, take a cue from the knights of the 12th century and win over the woman you

adore by throwing yourself courageously into your intimate encounters with the heart of

the lover. Continue following the knights’ lead by experimenting with new and exciting

ways to woo your beloved. For example, try using powerful poetic foreplay as a way to

ignite her desire. Women, you can follow the example of the fair ladies of the Middle

Ages by creating a courting love ritual that lets you take the reins in the romance

department. And like a chivalrous knight, men, you can set out on an exploratory quest—

only instead of seeking to slay dragons, the goal of your pursuit can be adventurous sex

that will drive you both wild.

The Heart of the Lover

History of Sex

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In medieval times, knights made valiant efforts to prove to their ladies that they

possessed the heart of the lover. Being perceived as a lover elevated a knight in a

woman’s eyes, increasing his chances of winning her favor. Because of this, brave

knights would put their whole heart into their romantic pursuits. They would go to great

lengths to court the woman they desired, acting as chivalrous as possible and performing

gallant deeds for her. These brave men were more than willing to put their hearts on the

line to find true love. By showing this much courage as a lover, a knight would often win

a lady’s affection.

The courageous courting rituals that demonstrated the heart of the lover of those 12th

century knights have modern-day applications, too. Men and women today can learn and

benefit from the act of wholeheartedly pursuing your lover. By having the courage to

express your passion for your romantic partner both emotionally and physically, you are

guaranteed to increase sexual desire and excitement in the bedroom.

“No knight can be brave unless he is in love, love gives the knight his courage.”

Lecoy de la Marche, A. La Charre francaise au moyen age

The Heart of the Lover— Make It Your Own

All you need to create your own heart of the lover ritual is courage—courage to pursue a

loved one, courage to open up emotionally to your lover during sex and courage to

increase the heat in your lovemaking. Whether you’re a man or a woman, you can call on

this courage to fuel your passion and take your sexual interludes to new, emotionally

charged heights.

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Give Yourself Wholeheartedly to Lovemaking

For your heart of the lover ritual, you’ll need to give yourself wholeheartedly to your

sexual and emotional relationship with your lover. If you’re like a lot of people, you may

feel reluctant to put your heart on the line when it comes to romance because it makes

you feel vulnerable. Rather than shielding your heart out of fear of rejection, have the

courage to take the plunge by relaxing any tension in your chest as you embrace and open

your heart completely. Instead of guarding your feelings, be willing to share your

emotions and your body with your beloved by approaching your lover without hesitation,

expressing your tremendous passion and allowing your whole body to melt into theirs.

For inspiration, think of the way those medieval knights courageously put all of their

efforts into winning the heart of a lady and make a supreme effort to woo the one you

love. Consider how an Olympian is focused on a singular goal and pursue the object of

your desire with the same sort of discipline. Think of how a firefighter races into a

burning building when everybody else is running away from it and have the courage to

leap headlong into an emotionally charged sexual relationship. When you give yourself

wholeheartedly to your lover, you’ll be rewarded with deeply emotional sexual

encounters that bring a more meaningful connection and heightened intensity.

Use Your Body to Be Emotionally Courageous During Sex

To embrace the heart of the lover, you have to be as emotionally courageous as a

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medieval knight. Being emotionally courageous during sex, however, doesn’t mean that

you have to talk about your feelings while you make love. In fact, you can say a whole lot

more with your eyes, mouth and body than you can with words. Use your body to

communicate your emotions to her—pull her warm body close to yours, lock eyes with

her as you kiss her passionately and stroke her hair lovingly. Peel away her clothing

slowly, undoing her top so it falls away to reveal her sexy shoulders. Give her gentle love

bites on her shoulders as you unhook her bra to expose her bare breasts. Like a knight,

express your intense admiration for her with your eyes and with tender caresses and

kisses on her curvaceous breasts.

Keep pulling off her clothing and your own until you are both completely nude. Worship

your lady by letting your loving touch and gentle kisses roam over her entire body. By

expressing your deep appreciation for her, you will ignite her desire. When your

unrestrained foreplay has her begging for more, take your lovemaking to a new level.

Don’t wait until you both go to bed to get things going like you normally would. Instead,

sweep your lover up into your arms and whisk her off to bed. As you make love,

communicate your heart through your eyes and in the expressions of love and desire on

your face. Kiss your beloved with fiery passion. Run your hands along your lover’s

silhouette to communicate your adoration and grab their buttocks as a sign of affection.

As you intensify your lovemaking clasp your lover’s shoulders with strength and

tenderness or dig your fingernails into their back to reveal the depth of your emotion. The

key to being courageous during sex is to open your heart and give everything you’ve got.

Be fearless and don’t hold back during a sexual interlude. It will help you feel more

connected to each other, will increase your desire and will ultimately bring you more

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pleasure.

Raise the Sexual Bar

In addition to being emotionally courageous, your heart of the lover ritual encourages you

to show more bravery in your sexual encounters. Forget about your normal lovemaking

routine and those favorite positions you use all the time. Be bold and raise the bar on your

sexual experience. Challenge yourself to try an exciting position you never thought you

could do. Be willing to get more athletic as you make love so you build up a sexy,

glistening sweat.

Men, take on the role of a courageous knight for your heart of the lover ritual. Instead of

making love in a reclining position on the bed, get more physical. Pick her up off the bed

and carry her to a nearby doorway where you’ve installed a horizontal exercise bar that

can be used for pull-ups. Have her place both her hands on the bar so her body is

stretched out beautifully before you. Admire her gorgeous body with your eyes and

devour her again with your mouth and tongue. Kiss and lick your way from her hot

mouth, down her neck and abdomen to her genitals. Tease her with your tongue as she

arches her back in pleasure as she hangs from the bar.

Come back to your feet and let her wrap her legs around your waist as you face each

other. After you enter her, get really physical and place your hands on the bar as well and

hang from it so you feel your weight and hers pulling on you. The tension in your arms

will create a challenge that will get your hearts pumping and will intensify the physicality

of your union. In this athletic position, the man can come from underneath and angle his

penis upwards and shift his weight from the heels to the balls of his feet to create a

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dynamic thrusting motion. It also allows her to grind her pelvis and clitoris against you,

creating a stimulating sensation for her.

It probably won’t take long in this position for the sweat beads to appear on you both.

Lick the salty droplets off each other for a tasty treat, and when you can no longer

support yourself on the bar, let your feet come back to the floor. With her arms still on

the bar, let her continue to rub her pelvis against yours until she reaches a glorious

climax. Then you can grab onto her hips and pull her pelvis toward you in a more

rhythmic fashion to bring you to a sexy release. Holding tightly onto her waist, let her

remove her hands from the bar and carry her into the shower for a rinse off or more

courageous lovemaking in another location.

Poetic Foreplay

History of Sex

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On their many epic journeys through Arabia, the chivalrous knights became infatuated

with poetic foreplay as a powerful new way to woo their beloved ladies. When they

returned to their homeland in Europe, they shared their newfound love for lyrical verses.

It didn’t take long for the lords and ladies of the court to become equally enamored with

the art of love poetry, which often featured a knight’s desire for an unattainable lover.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the most popular of these romantic poems were put to

music and sung by troubadours who traveled from royal court to royal court throughout

medieval Europe. Classic examples of such delicious poetry include [ital]La Chanson de

Roland[ital], an epic about Charlemagne’s nephew, and the tale of Tristan and Iseult,

which emanated from the legends of King Arthur. These verses proved so inspiring to the

knights and ladies of the Middles Ages that they served as a sort of poetic foreplay, often

leading to highly passionate encounters.

You can borrow from the medieval knights and troubadours to create your own form of

poetic foreplay. By using poetry in erotic and exciting ways in the bedroom, it can lead to

inspired and passionate lovemaking.

Poetic Foreplay—Make It Your Own

You don’t have to be a literature major to enjoy adding a little poetic foreplay to your sex

life. In fact, even if you’re one of those people who cringed at having to do a poetry

recital in school, you’ll fall in love with this erotic and steamy poetic foreplay. With this

ritual, you’ll discover that there’s a whole lot more you can do with poetry than just recite

it. And just as poetry brought great pleasure to medieval knights and ladies, it will open

up a whole new world of passion for you and your loved one to enjoy.

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Choose Poetry that Inspires You

For your poetic foreplay ritual, choose poetry that inspires you and your lover whether

it’s from a modern-day troubadour like Bob Dylan or a medieval bard. Need a suggestion

for an exquisite work of Arabian love poetry that may have inspired the knights of the

Middle Ages? Delve into The Love Poems of Rumi by Deepak Chopra. A Persian poet of

the 13th century, Rumi composed ravishing verses of longing that expressed the ultimate

in yearning, glorious ecstasy and all-consuming desire. Rumi’s breathtaking verses will

definitely inspire you and your lover.

Of course, you can choose any love poetry that speaks to you no matter what era it’s

from. For example, classic love verses from Emily Dickinson, Shakespeare or Percy

Bysshe Shelley might inspire you. If you prefer a more contemporary type of poetry, feel

free to pop in a CD of love songs from your favorite musical artist. You’ll discover that

much of today’s music covers the same themes of unrequited love and desire as those

medieval poems that delighted the knights and ladies of that era. And just like the

troubadours of the Middle Ages would serenade the lovers in court, your musical artist

can be playing in the background while you and your lover make love.

I want to stay faithful, guard your honor,

Seek peace, obey

Fear, serve and honor you,

Until death,

Peerless Lady.

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Perform an Erotic Poetry Reading

Give an erotic take to the poetry recital for your poetic foreplay ritual. The whole idea

here is to read poetry aloud and then let the words and the way you say them get you in

the mood for sex. Because you want your words to be the inspiration, try hands-off

foreplay for a change. You’ll be surprised how simple spoken words can heighten your

desire as much as all the touching and stroking usually involved in foreplay. To make

sure your lover can’t use their hands, tie their wrists lightly behind them using a silky

sash.

With music playing softly in the background, stand nude near your lover and start

reciting your love poem in a low, sultry voice. Speak each word with passion and let the

words resonate in the air. Inch your way closer to your lover but don’t touch them as you

keep reciting your poem. Now, bring your lips right up to their ear and barely whisper the

poem to them. Your hot breath on their ear and the vibrations of your voice will send

titillating sensations throughout their body.

Move your mouth from their ear and continue reciting your poem sensuously as you

move your mouth over the most sensitive areas of their body, but don’t let your lips come

in contact with their skin. Then pull away from them and strut around them while you

deliver your enchanting poem. Then lean back in to whisper your love verses close to

their ear, into their hungry mouth and onto their quivering genitals—still without

touching. By now, you will both be aching to feel each other’s touch.

At this point, you can trade positions and intensify the poetic foreplay by lying nude on

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the bed and letting your lover tie your wrists lightly to the bedpost using a silky sash.

Have your lover sit nude on the edge of the bed near you as they thrill you with more

erotic love poetry. Then move on to passionate lovemaking.

Poetry in Motion

When you’re ready to shift from poetic foreplay into lovemaking, think of the act as a

sort of poetry in motion. You may want to keep your lover tied to the bed while you tease

and excite them with your fluid movements. Keep reciting the delicious words of your

love poems to each other as you interpret those verses with your bodies. Intersperse

lingering kisses and light caresses with your poetry. Like a troubadour who travels from

one city to the next, let your mouth travel from one part of your lover’s body to another.

To intensify their desire, kiss them everywhere—nibble on their inner thighs, lick up each

side or your lover’s torso and recite your poem directly over their genitals so your hot

breath ignites this sensitive spot.

When you can’t wait any longer, take your poetic lovemaking to the next step. If she’s

tied to the bed, mount her and penetrate her deeply while her body writhes with yours.

Bring your hands up to meet hers as you make love. When you feel like you might

orgasm, pull out and revisit her genitals with your mouth, saying your love poem in

between delicious licks on her clitoris. Keep this erotic love poetry going until she

reaches exalted ecstasy then resume penetration until you reach an explosive orgasm.

If he’s the one whose wrists are tied to the bed, climb on top of him and straddle him,

keeping the soles of your feet on the bed. Lower yourself onto his penis and then lift

yourself up and down to create incredible sensations for you both. Bring your fingers up

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to his lips and let him suck on them and then shift them down so you can massage

yourself while you ride his penis. Don’t forget to keep saying the loving words from your

poem in a deep, throaty voice as you make love. Your poetry in motion will thrill you

both into the ultimate climax.

Courting Love

History of Sex

The medieval Europeans’ near-obsession with love and romance developed into

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delightful court games, in which ladies set the rules of courtship, and suitors had to

submit to their whims. Courting love took on an even greater importance during the

Middle Ages thanks to two women, Eleanor of Aquitaine, who was the Queen of France

and England during the 12th century, and her daughter, Marie the Countess of

Champagne. It was Eleanor who strongly encouraged the ideal of courtly love and who

was believed to have created the “Courts of Love”. Historians disagree on what actually

occurred at these Courts of Love. Some say that suitors would seek the queen’s advice on

affairs of the heart while others claim that knights would pledge their cases to a tribunal

of women who would judge the merit of their case based on the rules of love.

Taking after her mother, Marie also had a keen interest in romance and supposedly

inspired a clerk named Andreas Capellanus to write a treatise called The Art of Courtly

Love that spelled out the rules of love. This work, which may have been satirical in

nature, portrayed women as the mistresses of the game of love. It was the fairer sex who

set the rules for courtship, ensuring that their knights treated women right in the romance

department.

It sounds like the women of the Middle Ages acted in ways that modern-day women

might want to emulate. By setting the ground rules for love, you give your lover a clear

picture of how you want to be treated. And by asking for what you want in the bedroom,

you guarantee that you’ll get the steamy sex that you desire.

Courting Love—Make It Your Own

Inject a much-appreciated shot of romance into your sex life by borrowing from the

notion of courting love. Like the fair ladies of the Middle Ages who set the rules for

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courtship, women get to be in charge of every aspect of the modern-day version of this

practice. That’s why this enchanting love ritual usually ends up being a favorite for

women. Men typically love it, too, because it means they don’t have to try to guess what

you want from them, which is a common complaint from men. You spell out every

steamy, sensual detail, and your lover eagerly follows your gentle commands. There’s no

doubt that you’ll be happy with your romantic evening, and if you’re happy, he will be,

too.

Set the Rules of the Game of Love

Explain the rules of your courting love ritual to your lover. Give him explicit instructions

about what he must do to make the evening the most romantic as possible for you. You

may want to write up a list of your “Rules for Courting Love” and tuck it into his pants

pocket or slip it into his briefcase. When he finds your sensual “honey-do” list, he will be

turned on in anticipation of pleasing you.

On your list, include things like what you want him to wear and what music you want

playing in the background. If you want rose petals strewn about your love den, write it

down. If a roaring fire in the fireplace gets you in the mood, put it on your list.

Champagne, chocolates, silky pillows or a fur rug—whatever your definition of the word

romantic is, include it on your list. Take your to-do list even further by giving him

directions about the steamy activities you want him to perform and how you want him to

do them. Do you want a sensual back massage or a neck rub? Are you dying for him to

kiss you in certain places or up and down the entire length of your body? Would you like

neverending oral sex? Get really explicit so your lover knows exactly what he needs to do

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Sex Up Your Courting Love Ritual

Here are a few enticing ideas for sensual activities you may want to ask for in your

courting love ritual. Have your lover greet you at the door with a soulful kiss and then

usher you into the beautiful setting you designed. The fact that he’s followed your

instructions to a “T” and transformed your home into an alluring lover’s lair will surely

ignite your desire. Let him disrobe you so the curves of your body glisten in the light

from the fireplace. Make him kneel down to remove your shoes and rub your feet gently.

On his knees in front of your nude body, invite him to worship you with oral sex. As his

tongue searches out your clitoris, give him loving instructions about how you want him to

pleasure you. Tell him if you want the contact to be lighter, harder, faster or slower.

Describe in delicious details how you want his tongue to tease your clitoris—circle

around it, flick it up and down or provide constant contact. If you like gentle sucking,

give him a verbal cue to let him know. Keep offering tender guidance until he brings you

to an ecstatic crescendo.

Next, have him lay you down on a bed of soft pillows and let him continue to worship

your body by caressing it lightly with the softest touch. Instruct him to shift the pillows

so they are positioned under your torso so your back arches up and your head leans back

down toward the ground. Command that he enter you, gently at first and then with more

power. As he arches up into you, enjoy the incredible sensation of his burning desire for

you. To take control again, have him shift back so he’s lying on some pillows and you’re

straddling him. Ride his penis, controlling the tempo so you decide when it’s time for

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him to reach orgasm.

After you’ve made love, have your knight fetch you some champagne or chocolates and

then order him to please you again sexually. You’ll find that the irresistible courting love

ritual provides a perfect opportunity for you to let your lover know exactly what you like

best sexually. The playful commands you give him now can pay off with a sublime

orgasm not only on this occasion, but also for years to come.

Their Courting Love Story

When Janet heard about the Courting Love ritual, she thought it would be perfect for an

upcoming vacation to Europe. Janet explained to her husband Robert that she would set

the rules of the game and that he would prove his love for her by making it happen. She

told Robert that she had always fantasized about making love in a European castle and

being treated like a queen. Robert was turned on by this idea and was up for the

challenge.

He set out to find a renovated castle-turned-hotel in a picturesque setting in France. Once

he had found the perfect place, he asked the hotel’s concierge to help him find royal-

looking robes. They enlisted a tailor in the area to make robes to Robert’s and Janet’s

exact dimensions with a design based on a picture that Janet had pointed out to Robert a

few months back. He even found a beautiful crown for Janet to wear. Robert did not utter

a word of his plan to Janet.

The evening they arrived at the castle was a complete surprise to Janet. As she entered,

each of the staff bowed to her as if she were royalty and then led her and Robert to their

room. Janet could not believe what was before her. Torches on the wall and a roaring fire

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illuminated the room with a sensual golden glow. The ideal medieval music was playing

in the background, the room was filled with the fragrance of jasmine and a high four-

poster bed took center stage. Robert walked Janet to the middle of the room and

undressed her slowly. He then wrapped her in her robe and placed the dainty crown upon

her head and got down on one knee and said, “My queen, I am at your service.” They

never left their quarters the entire stay.

Adventurous Sex

History of Sex

The knights of the Middles Ages were the adventurers of the day, journeying to far-off

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lands to fight infidels. Their compelling and heroic exploits were depicted in a number of

books, such as [ital]Beowulf[ital], that became wildly popular with readers who couldn’t

get enough of these fascinating tales. In most of these sagas, the heroes faced great odds

that tested their bravery and courage. These exciting tales also featured high adventure,

damsels in distress and evil foes. It doesn’t sound much different from any modern movie

you might see, does it? The idealized heroes in these tales engaged in exciting feats not

only in war but also in love. Their passion for exploration translated into a desire for

ardent lovemaking and adventurous sex.

Adapting the excitement of the medieval times for your own bedroom rituals is

guaranteed to spice up your love life. With a little creativity, you can recreate your own

heroic saga as a way to add adventurous sex to your lovemaking routine.

Adventurous Sex—Make It Your Own

Translate the pages of those epic medieval books about courageous knights and their

daring exploits into ideas for adventurous sex. Just the way the heroes in those sagas were

forced to triumph over great odds, you can create obstacles that your lover has to

overcome in order to win you and your sexual favors. Women, think of your version of

these medieval tales as a sort of cat-and-mouse chase in which your lover has to work

very hard to secure his prize: you. The added challenges intensify desire and will make

the ultimate victory infinitely more thrilling.

Set Up Your Sexual Adventure

For your adventurous sex ritual, set up a few “roadblocks” that your lover will have to

overcome. For example, wear clothing that doesn’t slip off easily. Instead, try wearing a

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tight corset with rows of tiny buttons that your lover will have to undo one by one. As he

successfully unhooks each button, reward him with a deep kiss and some erotic touching.

After he manages to undo all of the buttons, let him remove your corset to reveal your

bare breasts and then take off his shirt. Wearing a skirt that wraps around and around

your sexy hips and is tied with a sash will also slow him down. Again, when he finally

figures out how to take off your garments, offer up a prize by letting him caress your bare

breasts and hips, but only briefly. Also, let him strip down now so you’re both completely

nude.

If you’re in the bedroom, move so you’re standing beside the bed and have him get down

on all fours in the middle of the bed. Force him to stay on all fours on the bed as he tries

to lunge for you in order to touch you while you play “keepaway” from him. You can run

from side to side or around the bed to avoid his touch. Once he gets you in his grasp, he

wins, and you grant him yet another sexual favor. This time, you might want to let him

excite your nipples with his tongue.

Take your epic sexual journey into another room now. Make your lover wait on the bed

with his eyes closed for sixty seconds while you hide somewhere else in the house. When

he opens his eyes, he has to come searching for you like a knight on a quest. If he finds

you, he wins an erotic hand massage to stimulate his penis. With one hand circle his shaft

firmly so your thumb is on the underside of his penis. Stroke your hand up and down

rhythmically while adding extra pressure with your thumb to the sensitive underside. Do

this just long enough to excite him, then move on to your next erotic obstacle.

Make him wait again while you head back to the bedroom and slide under the sheets,

wrapping them around and around your curvaceous body. Then invite him to come and

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get you. He will have to unwrap the tangled sheets to earn another sexy reward. When he

does, let him press his nude body next to yours so your genitals touch. Rub your hips

provocatively against his. You’ll feel his penis harden even more as the rubbing ignites

desire in your genitals. You’ll both be panting with passionate longing by now, but don’t

give in to your desires. It’s time to take your adventurous sex ritual to even greater

heights.

Swing Into Adventurous Sex

Tear yourself away from the arms of your lover once again and if possible, let him follow

you outdoors where you have another fun obstacle set up, such as a swing. Take your

place in the swing and start swinging higher and higher. The sensation of swinging

through the fresh air will awaken every nerve ending in your nude body. Your lover will

have to attempt to slow you down as you swing and bring you to a stop. When he

succeeds, he wins the ultimate prize.

With him standing before you, hold on to the handles of the swing and lift your pelvis

toward him so he can enter you. After so many obstacles and so much sexual teasing, this

union will feel incredibly thrilling to you both. Let him initiate a very gentle swinging

motion at this point by using the swing’s handles to push you away and then pull you

towards him. As he swings you back and forth, your epic adventurous sex ritual will

come to a glorious crescendo.

Their Adventurous Sex Story

When I spoke to Frank and Lillian, they wanted help putting spice back into their sex life.

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We started to discuss Adventurous Sex and how that might be appealing to them. Frank

was a former Navy Seal, and adventure seemed to be just what was needed. In fact, that

sense of adventure is what drew them together in the first place as Lillian was a cross-

country runner. We discussed some ways they might implement this sexual practice, and

they got really creative.

They came up with the idea of doing an athletic version of hide and seek on the secluded

property behind their house. That weekend, they gave it a whirl. The idea was that Lillian

would have two minutes to hide on the property, and Frank would have to go on a quest

to find her. Lillian decided to run up over a hill and hide behind some trees on the other

side. When Frank found her, he got to take her sexually any way he wanted. The physical

exertion got their sexual juices flowing, and he decided to take her against the tree

standing up. After they had sex for a few minutes, it was Frank’s turn to hide. He ran

behind a haystack, and Lillian had great fun searching for him and then taking a roll in

the hay with him.

The whole idea behind their adventurous sex escapade was that they wanted to hide from

each other, but they also wanted to be found. They gave each other hints like a finger

making a come hither-motion from behind the tree or the hay flying up in the air. Their

athletic conditioning allowed them six rounds of adrenaline-pumping, heart-racing, down

-in-the-dirt hide-and-seek sex. They said they had a blast.

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Bring Heaven and Earth Into Your Bedroom

with Shamanic Sex Ceremonies of the Americas

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Intro

Thousands of years ago, men and women from certain indigenous cultures throughout the

Americas believed that sexuality was a gateway to deepening their spirituality and their

connection with nature. Teaching the tribal people how to recognize and utilize the power

of their sexuality were shaman, sometimes called medicine men and women, who acted

as mediums between the earthly world and the spirit world. This shamanic sexual

tradition arose among the Toltec and Olmec tribes in Meso-America, a region extending

approximately from central Mexico to Nicaragua. From there, it spread across the sun-

baked deserts, vast plains and rugged terrain of the Americas.

When invaders penetrated their land, these shaman were forced to take their sacred sexual

teachings underground to prevent hostile outsiders from misusing them. In 1254 BC,

native shaman throughout the Americas held a secret meeting in the Yucatan at the

Rattlesnake School of Turtle Island. Turtle Island was the native name given to the

ancient land mass that once comprised all of North America, South America, Australia

and New Zealand. Many shamanic sex practices and customs thought to be discussed at

this historic gathering, including their belief that a powerful sexual energy within the

body enhanced their relationship with all of creation, are still being practiced today under

the name of Chuluaqui Quodoushka.

Playing a central role in this shamanic tradition was the medicine wheel, which dates

back more than 4,500 years. The medicine wheel, a mystical tribal symbol, represented

the eternal cycle of life. Across the Americas, a medicine wheel consisted of a central

circle with rays of rocks that radiated out to a larger outer circle of rocks. The large-scale

structures resembled a bicycle wheel, with each section representing a cardinal direction

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(North, East, South or West), a natural element (wind, fire, water or earth) and an

important aspect of life (the mind, the spirit, the heart or the body). The circle at the

center of the medicine wheel symbolized sexuality and the essence of creation.

Ancient tribal people celebrated the medicine of sexuality by engaging in magical sex

ceremonies, such as the “sacred body awakening process”. This sensual rite involved 24

unseen fiber filaments located in the navel area that were believed to link an individual to

their partner and to the spiritual world. Some of these threadlike filaments could produce

a negative effect on a sexual union while others could help members of the tribe achieve

their sexual potential. With concentration, a person could “tie off” the unseen negative

filaments, allowing them to engage in optimal carnal relations that could enhance

pleasure, expand their consciousness and increase their life force.

A transcendent connection with the spirit world was one of the loftiest goals for lovers,

but earthly pleasures were also important. According to this shamanic tradition, couples

needed to be sexually compatible in order to experience the greatest joys of carnal sex.

Sexual compatibility included knowledge of a person’s genital anatomy type. According

to this wisdom, there are nine types of the male penis—called tipili—and female vagina

—called tupuli. The type of genitalia a person possessed indicated which sexual activities

would be most likely to lead him or her to ecstatic bliss.

Using the knowledge of the medicine wheel and their sexual anatomy, indigenous people

could achieve orgasms that went way beyond the genitals. Ordinary orgasms transformed

into all-over body experiences that could last for an hour or more. Even greater than the

physical pleasure they provided, these higher levels of ecstasy allowed individuals to

connect to the “as above” and the “so below”. The as above referred to levels of

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consciousness including the conscious mind, the subconscious mind, the unconscious, the

collective conscious and the Great Spirit’s conscious. The so below symbolized the

natural elements of earth, water, wind and fire and all of nature. As above and so below

ceremonies might be performed as fertility rites to bring better crops or to bless a union

between a man and a woman, but they also led to indescribable orgasmic pleasure.

If you want to add a little sexual magic to your own love life, experiment with the sexual

ceremonies and practices of this shamanic tradition. Try tapping into a primal shamanic

sexual experience by honoring sexuality at the center of your medicine wheel and

inviting the cardinal directions and natural elements into your lovemaking. Take a

practical hint from indigenous cultures that understood the importance of sexual

compatibility and get to know your own sexual anatomy and your partner’s so you both

understand what turns you on physically. Reenact an as above and so below ceremony to

lead you into more intense levels of intimate connection and orgasm.

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The Medicine Wheel and Sexuality

History of Sex

For more than 4,500 years, the medicine wheel has been one of the most powerful

symbols of life and sexuality. These wheels have appeared in many forms, but the most

basic of them featured a large circle surrounding a smaller inner circle with four spokes

linking one to the other. Believed to represent the cycle of life, death and renewal,

medicine wheels were used to explain the creation of the universe and the creation of life.

Creation and sexuality’s role in procreation were symbolized by that circle at the center

of the medicine wheel.

Sexuality’s position at the heart of the wheel revealed its supreme importance in the cycle

of life. To celebrate sexuality’s importance in the medicine wheel, tribal shaman

developed and passed on a host of sexual practices designed to increase physical

pleasure, produce a stronger life force and deepen the connection to the spirit world.

To comprehend these practices, you must first understand that indigenous people

believed that all humans possessed not only an umbilical cord to the mother but also a

spiritual cord to the spirit world. This invisible cord consisted of 24 fiber filaments

located in the navel area, which have a variety of protrusions at the ends, including

hooks, suckers, arrows, probes and feelers.

Whenever two people engaged in sex, their physical bodies connected, and their

filaments also intertwined with their lover’s. The type of protrusions that were involved

in this connection determined whether a relationship or sexual encounter would be

fulfilling or destined for failure. The protrusions activated in the intimate experience were

based on the conscious and unconscious intentions of each lover.

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Connections involving hooks, suckers and arrows contaminated a relationship. Hooks,

which could be envisioned as fish hooks, represented attachment and codependency.

Suckers, like suction cups, could sap energy from the other person, and arrows with their

piercing angles symbolized animosity. On the flip side, probes could be seen as gentle

objects that gave a person the ability to delve deeper into their lover’s body and soul,

allowing two lovers to become one with each other. Feelers, like sensors, were seen as

the tactile keys to sexual excitation. When probes and feelers were the only filaments

actively involved, lovers could achieve their full sexual potential together.

The sacred body awakening process was a ceremony that supported lovers to “tie off”

those hooks and arrows so they could enter a sexual union using only their probes and

feelers. In this ritual, couples would face each other either clothed or nude and would

touch each other as they imagined wrapping the filaments around their own bodies and

tying them in a knot the same way you would tie a belt on a martial arts uniform. In this

way, lovers could use the intimacy-inducing probes and feelers during intercourse to

create exalted pleasure.

The Medicine Wheel and Sexuality—Make It Your Own

You can tap into a primal shamanic sexual experience by honoring the ancient medicine

wheel with your own version of the sacred body awakening process. A modern

interpretation of this ceremony can lead to greater sensuality and a more positive,

intimate connection with your lover, both of which promise heightened sexual pleasure.

Another way to celebrate the medicine wheel through your lovemaking is to invite the

cardinal directions and natural elements into your romantic interlude. In addition to

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feeling a stronger bond with nature, it will also delight your body with amazing

sensations.

Set a Shamanic Mood

The drum is the musical instrument most commonly used during indigenous ceremonies

and rituals, and its rhythmic beating can set the tone for a pulsating sexual ritual. Get into

the mood for your mystical and magical medicine wheel adventure with music that

features shamanic drumming. Possible choices include James Asher’s Shaman Drums

and Drumming Planet, a collection of world beats with ancient roots.

Unleash Your Sensual Feelers

To begin honoring the medicine wheel with a modern-day version of sacred body

awakening, face your lover in the nude and imagine those fiber filaments located in your

navel area. To help you envision those fibers, you may want to have some long, silk

sashes in two different colors, such as black for the hooks, suckers and arrows and purple

for the probes and feelers. Take one of the long black silk sashes and tie it around your

body, cinching it at your waist to “tie off” those negative filaments.

In the shamanic tradition, after the disharmonious fibers had been tied off, the uplifting

probe and feeler fibers could be sent out to a lover’s body to create an electromagnetic

charge that would give them goosebumps, make the woman wet or give the man an

erection. Emulate the concept of sending your harmonious fibers out to your lover by

intertwining your purple sashes and looping them around different areas of your bodies.

As you unite with each other utilizing your intimacy-enhancing fibers or purple sashes,

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touch each other’s nude bodies with long, sensual caresses. Stroke each other to arouse

your bodies and intensify your connection to each other. Men, pull her close to you with

one hand behind her waist and use your other hand to gently touch her face and neck.

Simultaneously, women, bring your hands to his back and run them from his shoulders

down his back to his buttocks.

Another way you can send out your probes and feelers to your lover’s body is to hold one

of the ends of the purple sashes in your hand to give your lover a silky, sensual touch.

The cool feeling of the smooth material will excite your lover even more. With the sash

in your hand, rub your way down to their genitals, letting the sash tickle their tipili or

tupuli. Grasping his tipili with a purple sash-covered hand and stroking it will surely get

him fully aroused. And gliding the silken sash over her tupuli will get her sexual juices

flowing for the next, more erotic part of your ceremony.

Have Sex in All Four Directions

Now that your body awakening ceremony has sparked you and your lover with desire,

honor the medicine wheel with potent lovemaking that calls on the power of the four

cardinal directions - South, North, West and East - with the natural elements of water,

wind, earth and fire. Place a compass in the center of your living room to determine your

four directions. If you don’t have a compass, you can find the East by noting the side of

the house where the sun rises and the West by where the sun sets. Then set your course to

make love in each of the four directions of your home and invite the elements into the

fun, too.

Starting in the South direction of your home, begin your medicine wheel ritual with

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refreshing lovemaking and the corresponding element of water. You may desire to make

love in the shower or take a spray mister and mist each other all over your bodies before

making love in the South. Feel the wet and warm sensations exciting you both.

Once you feel rejuvenated, feel free to move your lovemaking to the North direction.

Choose an area or room in the North where you can open a window or turn on a ceiling

fan so the breeze kisses your naked skin. In many ways, the element of wind caressing

your body can be just as erotic and enticing as your lover’s touch. You can also create

your own sexy wind by blowing softly on each other’s erogenous zones. For example,

you can lick your lover’s nipples then blow on them to make them harden and tingle with

pleasure.

Women, you can use this strategy to introduce your lover to an exciting new kind of

“blow job”. Travel down to his tipili and run your tongue along its sensitive underside

then pucker up and treat it to a waft of your warm breath. Do the same by circling the

head with your tongue then blowing. Continue alternating between luscious licks all over

his tipili and blowing until he’s fully erect. Now it’s your turn to receive his offerings of

love. Men, you can use the same technique to tease her tupuli, directing air onto her

clitoris and labia. This delectable move will have you both ready for more of this

lovemaking ritual.

Now move to the West part of your home. If you have a private area in the West outdoors

in your backyard, this would be ideal to get your bodies in tune with the natural wonders

of the corresponding element of earth. Have her lean against a tree or large stone as you

melt your body into hers. Take the ends of the sash in your hands and cradle her face in

your hands as your mouth sinks into hers for a deep soul kiss. Nibble her lips gently then

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turn your kisses to her soft neck.

Enjoy the feeling of the grass beneath your bare feet as you bury your face in her breasts.

Cup her breasts in both of your hands and press them together to create alluring cleavage

as you lick and tease her nipples. Circle her nipples with your tongue and then take them

between your lips and suck them into your mouth. Very gently bite down on them as you

suck, paying attention to her reactions in case this sensation is too intense for her. This

type of erotic nipple play can leave her begging for more.

Women, as he worships at your altar, cover your hands with the silky sashes and let them

roam over his chest, rubbing your palms against his nipples. If he enjoys having his

nipples touched, take them between your thumb and forefinger and knead them. Try

giving them a tender tug to see if this heightens his arousal. Then wrap your sash around

the back of his neck and pull his body even closer to you.

Shift your lovemaking encounter to the East indoors now. Move to the East near a

fireplace (if you don’t have a fireplace, you can light candles to symbolize fire) and lie on

a soft rug to heat your bodies as you make very physical, passionate love. Men, sit on the

floor with your legs straight out in front of you then lean back and place your hands and

elbows on the floor behind you. Push your body upward so you’re balancing on your

forearms and heels. Women, position your body over his and guide his stiff tipili into

your wet tupuli, then place your hands on the ground to the sides of his torso in a push-up

position and spread your legs wide so your feet are resting on the floor to the sides of his

feet. Using the strength of your arms to hold you up, undulate your hips provocatively

while he pushes his pelvis up to meet yours. This very athletic position activates your

physicality and will ignite the pleasure in your genitals. The warmth from the fire and the

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heat from your vigorous intercourse will have you both glistening with sweat.

If you can’t maintain this position for long, let him lie back onto the rug while you sink

your body against the length of his. Keep grinding your pelvis against his to stimulate

your clitoris as he thrusts up into your tupuli. Don’t stop until you’ve both reached an

intense orgasm.

After you’ve completed your medicine wheel ritual, you can start the process all over

again. The same way the medicine wheel represents an eternal circle of life, your

lovemaking ritual is a cycle that can be repeated for neverending pleasure.

Their Medicine Wheel and Sexuality Story

When Kala and JC discovered the medicine wheel and the significance of sexuality at its

center, they took it to heart. Sex had become a peripheral experience in their relationship,

and they wanted to make it a central focus again. They decided to make a medicine wheel

of their own, placing sex at the center and then placing the four cardinal directions around

it—West, South, North and East representing the physical, emotional, mental and

spiritual aspects of life.

Kala and JC decided to go around the wheel each week having a different kind of sex

each day—very physical sex, deeply emotional sex, mental sex or more spiritual sex. On

the day they would have mental sex, they might play a game of Scrabble, teasing each

other with sexy words for foreplay before lovemaking. For a day of spiritual sex, they

would practice having sex in the four directions to strengthen their connection with each

other and nature. Thanks to this approach, sex became a priority and was fresh and

rejuvenating for their relationship each time.

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Sexual Compatibility

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History of Sex

The Americas’ shamanic teachings reveal that sexual compatibility is based in part on

genital anatomy and plays a vital role in a couple’s ability to achieve the greatest heights

of ecstasy. Although every man and woman is unique, and no two are exactly the same,

the genital anatomy types are classified by common characteristics and placed in the

directions of the medicine wheel. There are different types of male tipili (penises) based

on length, circumference, the amount of ejaculate produced and more. Similarly, ancient

teachings indicate unique types of tupuli (vaginas), which were based on the depth of the

vaginal cave, the location of the G-spot and so forth.

The various types of tipili and tupuli were given animal names and categorized as

follows. In the East were deer men and deer women, while the West boasted bear men

and buffalo women. Coyote men and sheep women took their place in the South while

horse men and wolf women took a position in the North. In the center, you could find

dancing men and dancing women, which accounted for about 65 percent of the

population.

As an example of the various types of sexual anatomy, a deer woman would be described

as having tiny inner vaginal lips (called the moth) and equally small outer lips (called the

butterfly). The distance from her vaginal opening to her clitoris would be short with her

G-spot close to the opening. Because of her physical anatomy, her natural proclivity

would be to gain the most sexual pleasure from fast and furious intercourse. A dancing

woman, on the other hand, has a longer distance from the vaginal opening to the clitoris

and a G-spot located deeper within the vaginal canal, which could make it a creative

challenge to find intercourse positions that satisfy her. Based on her physical attributes,

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she could achieve greater enjoyment from oral sex or intercourse that’s combined with

manual stimulation using your fingers. As for the men, a horse man would have a long,

thick penis that could please a woman who had a deep vaginal canal but that might be too

large for a woman with a shorter one. The dancing man represented an average size penis

in both length and diameter.

Sexual Compatibility—Make It Your Own

Knowledge of genital anatomy types can aid a couple in discovering the ways to best

please each other. By exploring your own unique anatomy, you can gain a better

understanding of why your body responds to different sexual techniques and positions

more than others. And by taking the time to learn about your lover’s physical anatomy,

you’ll obtain insight into what turns them on sexually. Creating your own educational

show-and-tell session in which you both demonstrate and describe what pleases you most

can provide the carnal knowledge you need to bring each other to new heights of ecstasy.

Get to Know Your Own Sexual Anatomy

Spend some time alone getting acquainted with your genitals. Make sure you have total

privacy before you undertake this self-exploration then take off your panties, grab a

mirror and spread your legs wide. For women, notice both sets of vaginal lips: the labia

majora, which are the outer lips naturally covered with pubic hair, and the labia minora

(not all women have this set), the hairless inner lips that resemble a blossoming flower.

These inner lips vary widely in color, size and length. Yours may be pink, red, brown,

purple or nearly black, and they may be thin or thick, long or short.

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Next, turn your attention to your clitoris, which is located where the labia meet to create a

small fold of skin called the clitoral hood. Note how far it is from your vaginal opening—

is it three inches away or only an inch or two? The closer it is to your vaginal opening,

the more likely it will be stimulated during intercourse, possibly giving you the ability to

achieve a clitoral orgasm through penetration alone. With a greater distance separating

your clitoris and vaginal opening, there’s less of a possibility of your clitoris receiving

that kind of stimulation from penile thrusting. Because of this, you may require oral or

manual stimulation in order to climax.

The location of your G-spot can also determine how you respond to intercourse. To find

yours, insert your middle finger into your vagina and feel for a rough patch of tissue

against the front wall using a come-hither finger position. Named after the German

gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg, the G-spot swells when stimulated and can produce

orgasms in many women. If your G-spot is located close to the edge of your vaginal

opening, it is more likely to be stimulated during intercourse. If it lies deeper within the

vaginal canal, it may not get that same stimulation.

Once you become familiar with your anatomy, start experimenting with self-pleasuring to

learn how your body responds to different types of touch—fast or slow, deep pressure or

light and fluttery touches. All women are different in this regard, and you may respond

only to direct clitoral stimulation, or you may find this too intense. You might also

discover that massaging your G-spot while you touch your clitoris will lead to an even

more powerful orgasm.

For men, it’s just as important to get up close and personal with your anatomy. It’s a lot

easier for you to understand the uniqueness of your tipili because you can see it without

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having to use a mirror. Lock yourself in your bathroom or bedroom and drop your

drawers for this intimate encounter with your private parts. One of the first things men

usually note about their tipili is its size. Tipilis vary in length, and the average tipili

measures about five to six inches when fully erect. Take a look at the diameter as well,

noting its thickness.

Get to know the various parts of your penis. You may already know that the head of your

tipili is considered the most sensitive part, but other areas may also provide tingling good

feelings. The corona is the ridge of skin that separates the shaft from the head, and you

may find it incredibly sexy when a woman runs her tongue or fingers around it. Just

below the corona on the underside of the tipili is the frenulum, also called the frenum,

which is a highly sensitive spot in some men. If you aren’t circumcised, you may also

derive great arousal from attention to the foreskin, which is packed full of nerve endings.

During your self-exploration, don’t forget about the family jewels. The scrotum is the sac

that contains your testicles, and this area can be a source of exquisite pleasure or intense

pain. It’s important for you to know if your scrotum is too sensitive for sexual play. Pay

particular attention to the raphe, the visible line that runs down the center of the scrotum.

You may find touching or licking this sensitive spot to be irresistible. After a good once-

over, begin to self-pleasure to determine your most sensitive areas and to discover how

you like to be touched.

Engage in Sexy Show and Tell

Plan a sexy evening of show and tell so you and your lover can demonstrate and describe

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all the wonderful things you’ve discovered about your sexual anatomy. Start by slipping

out of your undies and sitting facing each other on the bed. You may want to use a

flashlight and take turns talking about the uniqueness of your genitals. For example, “see

how my clitoris is really close to the vaginal opening—that makes intercourse even better

for me” or “see this spot called the frenulum—it’s really sensitive to touch.” It may sound

like it could be a bit silly or even embarrassing to talk about your private parts, but you’ll

be surprised how much of a turn-on this show-and-tell exercise can be.

Intensify the excitement by showing each other how you like to be touched. Women, lean

back and start to massage your tupuli while your lover watches. Use this time to tell him

what you’re doing that you like so much. For example, if you like a slow, sensual touch

directly on the clitoris that builds to a faster motion, show him and tell him. If your

clitoris is too sensitive to handle direct contact, reveal how to excite you by massaging

around that hot spot.

As you show him what turns you on most, let him take over by mimicking your actions

using his own fingers or even his tongue. Keep giving him gentle directions to let him

know if you’d like it faster or slower or if you prefer continuous contact or quick flicks.

With your expert guidance, he’ll surely bring you to a deliciously strong orgasm.

Men, it’s your turn now. With your attentive lover gazing at you, demonstrate the way

you like your penis stroked and tell her what you’re doing so she can recreate the motion

herself. Do you like a firm grip or light strokes? Do you want more attention paid to the

head and corona, or would you love it if she maneuvered her hand down to your scrotum?

Give her the visual and verbal cues then let her get in on the act. Either let her bring you

to climax with a hand job, or have her add her tongue and mouth for a more thrilling

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experience. Again, give her encouraging directions to help her understand what gives you

the most gratification, and you’ll reap the benefits.

When you’re both ready for lovemaking, shift your show-and-tell experiment to

intercourse. Continue to share what you’ve learned about your sexuality to make this

interlude as steamy as possible. For example, if she tells you that she likes it fast and

furious, give it to her that way. If she says she needs manual stimulation in addition to

intercourse, be sure to apply pelvic or penile pressure to her clitoris or stroke it with your

thumb or fingers while you thrust. Similarly, if you like your scrotum caressed while you

penetrate her, let her know it. The more you know about each other’s sexuality and

genitalia, the better you can satisfy each other, and that’s the real key to sexual

compatibility.

“Knowing about your own sexual anatomy can make you feel beautiful and unique

and gives a starting point for your sexuality.” Harley Swiftdeer, Shaman Elder of The

Deer Tribe

As Above and So Below Sex Ceremonies

History of Sex

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Indigenous sex ceremonies were designed to connect to the “as above” and “so below”.

In tribal parlance, the as above referred to high levels of consciousness, which were

represented on the medicine wheel as follows: South (conscious mind), North

(subconscious mind), West (unconscious), East (collective conscious) and the center

(great spirit’s conscious). The so below symbolized the natural elements of earth, water,

wind and fire, and all of nature, which could also be found on the medicine wheel.

One such ceremony known as “creating the atmosphere of cohesion” involved two lovers

sitting before each other with a talking stick. A talking stick is an object that indigenous

tribes have utilized for centuries to encourage respectful dialogue by designating who had

the right to speak. While one partner held the talking stick, he or she could speak from

the heart while the other listened. The couple passed the talking stick back and forth to

each other as they engaged in a heart-to-heart discussion. After that, the pair might give

each other a sensual massage or drink an intoxicating ritual beverage, such as honey

mead, to set the mood.

In this ceremony, couples also evoked the power of the natural elements and consciously

called upon the Great Spirit in order to create transformative sexual magic. That meant

consciously feeling oneself in harmony with the elements during lovemaking to unify the

as above and so below. When performed properly, this could produce powerful, long-

lasting sex and energizing and rejuvenating orgasms that spread throughout the body

rather than providing only fleeting pleasure in the genitals. At the highest levels of

ceremonial sexuality, orgasms allowed lovers to be transported into a past life or even

projected into the future.

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As Above and So Below Ceremony—Make It Your Own

Anyone can connect with the as above and so below while making love. All it takes is for

you and your lover to connect with each other and to nature. You may even be inspired to

invite the Great Spirit of consciousness to join in your ritual. Doing so can lead to

shamanic, multi-dimensional sex and orgasmic pleasure that go far beyond the genitals.

Creating the Atmosphere of Cohesion

To connect on a deep and soulful level with your lover, perform your own version of the

“creating the atmosphere of cohesion” ceremony. Consider wearing organic cotton robes

for this intimate rite since they’re easy to take off. Before you begin, craft a talking stick

for your ritual. Your talking stick can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. A small

branch from a tree in your own backyard will work just fine, or you can use beads,

feathers, shells or drawings to embellish your stick. Choose which one of you will speak

first while holding the talking stick.

Place a large meditation cushion designed for two people (you can purchase these from

many online yoga accessory retailers) on the floor so you can both sit on it facing each

other. The added height of the cushion will create a sort of pedestal that elevates you and

your lover into the as above.

Once seated, take a moment to close your eyes and invite the Great Spirit of

consciousness to support your lovemaking with a prayer, such as, “Great Spirit, fill us

with love in our hearts and bodies as we join in this intimate ceremony.” Then take the

talking stick into your hands and talk to your lover about what makes you feel sexual

attraction and love for them —“I am so turned on by the way you embrace me” or “Your

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beautiful smile drives me wild”—and what sexual activities you have in store for them

—“I can’t wait to give every ounce of my mind and body to you while making love” or

“I’m going to enjoy pleasing you in the way you have shown and taught me how”.

Pass the talking stick to your lover now and let them divulge all the wonderfully erotic

ways they appreciate you and what they have planned for your pleasure. This sexy tete-a-

tete will surely leave you both yearning with desire. Follow up your lusty, heartfelt talk

with a sensual massage or share a drink of your favorite ritual beverage, whether that’s

wine, champagne or honey mead.

Flow Like Water, Move Like Wind During Sex

When you’re both ready for intercourse, shed your clothing and flow like water as you

have him lean back on one corner of the meditative cushion with his hands on the cushion

behind him and his knees bent with his feet flat on the floor. Straddle him and insert his

erect tipili into your wet tupuli and lean back so your hands rest on the floor behind you

and your feet are on the cushion. Have him remain still while you tilt your pelvis up and

down slowly in waves, letting your sexual juices envelop his tipili. Try contracting the

muscles within your tupuli to tighten them around his tipili to add to his pleasure and

yours.

As you make love, tap into the shamanic sexual practice of synchronized breathing. Deep

abdominal inhaling and exhaling in unison with your lover can lighten your physical

energy, intensify your orgasmic abilities, and make you feel as if your two bodies are

melting into one.

Keeping your breathing harmonious, let the so below element of wind move you into the

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next position. Sit up and push his chest down until his back arches off the opposite corner

of the cushion and his head reaches the floor. Feel a wild wind inspire you to press your

hands against his torso as you lift yourself up and down on his tipili.

This position puts you in control of the speed and depth of penetration and allows you to

use your fingers to arouse yourself if that’s what your sexual anatomy desires. For him,

watching your beautiful body moving up and down on his, as your hair blows in the

breeze, can be intoxicating. Another benefit of this position is that it allows you to fully

experience the notion of the as above and so below in that you can arch your back so your

eyes are looking up to connect with the as above while his head is touching the earth so

below.

Feel the fire now as you roll over so your knees are on the cushion and your palms are

resting on the ground so he can enter you from behind. Let this fiery hot position ignite

your passion for each other as he plunges deep into your tupuli. Men, you may want to

add some sexy tribal drumming to your lovemaking ritual by gently tapping rhythmically

with your open palms on her luscious buttocks while you penetrate her from behind. Like

many women, she may find this light drumming to be extremely erotic and exciting.

Finally, tumble off the edge of the cushion so she’s lying on her back on the earth while

you enter her from above.

Climb the Many Levels of Shamanic Orgasm

When you start to feel an orgasm building in your genitals, you are ready to experience

one of the five levels of orgasm. If you’re new to the art of indigenous ceremonial sex,

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you will probably achieve a level one or level two climax that’s localized in your genital

area. According to ancient teachings, these orgasms offer arousing ecstatic sensations

throughout the genitals. The level one or two orgasm is highly pleasurable and healing.

As you become more adept, you can call on the as above directions on the medicine

wheel to expand your lovemaking. For instance, as you make love, tune in to the South

direction and call forth its support in bringing your conscious mind into the orgasmic act.

Use your conscious mind to mobilize the energy you’re feeling in your genitals

throughout your body. With practice, you may begin to experience the higher shamanic

levels of orgasm.

When you progress beyond level two, you may begin to feel your orgasms in areas of

your body other than your genitals. For example, you may unexpectedly experience an

orgasm where the pleasure sensations ripple through your throat and you find yourself

involuntarily expressing sounds of rapture. These orgasms also last longer and build

energy rather than leaving you feeling spent or exhausted. At a level three orgasm, you’ll

notice a nice, smooth initial charge rather than a quick jolt, and the electrically sweet

orgasmic sensations will linger throughout your body. When you reach this level, you can

feel completely rejuvenated after sex.

At even higher levels, you can experience transcendent sexual magic. For example, in a

level four shamanic orgasm, you can no longer tell where your body ends and your

lover’s begins. This highly intense, long-lasting climax also allows you to journey

beyond the here and now. Level four is associated with astral projection, in which you

can look deep into your lover’s eyes and see their face transform into one from a past life.

The ultimate orgasm is a level five, which can be sustained for many hours. This greatly

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desired yet elusive master level crescendo can take decades of practice to attain and leads

to ethereal projection, which may allow you to see into the future. Although you may

never reach this highly mystical level five orgasm, you can definitely have a lot of fun

trying. And who knows, you just might be able to achieve an incredible orgasmic

experience that seems to last forever.

Their As Above and So Below Ceremonial Sex Story

Willa and Zak loved to take mystical adventures, and the as above and so below sounded

like the ultimate sexual mystical adventure to them. The premise of connecting with

nature and calling on the Great Spirit to accompany them through their sexual journey

really turned them on, so they decided to give it a try.

It was a warm and starry night so they went up to their rooftop patio where they had

layers of blankets awaiting them. They each stripped down and turned on some tribal

drumming music. Then they sat in front of each other with their eyes closed and called on

the Great Spirit from above to join them in making their sexual interlude a rich and

rewarding experience. While holding hands, they turned their chins upward and looked

out into the jeweled black sky as a way to connect with the as above.

They then each took turns merging with the so below elements. First Willa embodied

wind and let the wind move her in a dance of seduction for Zak. Then Zak had his turn

and merged with earth to nurture Willa with long soothing embraces and then with fire to

make hot passionate love with her. It was an unforgettable night.

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Go Nordic, Natural and Nude

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Intro

The lucky people in the Nordic (also called Scandinavian) countries of Norway, Sweden,

Denmark, Finland and Iceland, view sexuality more liberally than in any other region in

the world. The locals who live amid the Norwegian fjords, Danish lowlands, Finnish

forests, Swedish archipelagos and Icelandic glaciers, aren’t raised with repressive notions

about sex. In fact, a refreshing sense of sexual egalitarianism thrives in these frosty

winter wonderlands where premarital sex, nudity and sensual touching are completely

acceptable. Travel to Scandinavia today, and you’re likely to come across sex shops,

nude beaches and full-frontal nudity on television. While you may think that these

relaxed attitudes about sex are entirely modern, they are, in fact, deeply rooted in ancient

Nordic traditions that emerged centuries ago.

Many of the Scandinavian people’s open-minded sexual attitudes can be traced to an old

Nordic custom called Night Courtship, which was practiced in Denmark and other

regions of Scandinavia throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. In this erotic ritual, young

boys were permitted to visit unmarried girls and lie in bed with them. It is believed that

the teenage girls got to decide whether or not to allow the teenage boys to join them in

bed and also whether or not to invite them to return. This practice often led to hormone-

raging sex, which was viewed as acceptable.

In addition to being open-minded about premarital sex, Scandinavians have a long history

of being comfortable with nudity. A movement called naturism, which encourages social

nudity along with a lifestyle that’s in harmony with nature, initiated in 18th century

Europe and has since flourished throughout Scandinavia. As a result, Scandinavians now

enjoy clothing-optional beaches, parties in the buff, nudist resorts, nudism in the wild and

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of course, being nude in the privacy of one’s home. As you might suspect, studies on

nudism show that it increases self-esteem, promotes a positive body image and makes

people feel more comfortable with sex and sexuality.

Scandinavians aren’t just adept at getting in touch with their nude bodies, they’re masters

at touching naked skin through the art of Swedish massage. Developed in the 19th

century, Swedish massage involves the use of five flowing strokes called effleurage

(stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (tapping), friction (rubbing) and vibration.

You may be surprised to discover that historians disagree about whether or not Swedish

massage was actually created by a Swede. While some give the credit to Swedish

physiologist Per Henrik Ling, others say it was a Dutch masseur named Johan Georg

Mezger who adopted the French names used to describe the five strokes of Swedish

massage. Regardless of who is responsible for developing Swedish massage, it has

become highly sought after as a curative method to relieve tension, minimize pain and

reduce stress. But that’s not all it’s good for. Swedish massage has also emerged as one

of the most popular and sensual forms of foreplay for lovers everywhere.

You and your lover can learn a lot from the sensual and sexual history of Scandinavia. By

adopting their open-minded sexual attitudes, you and your lover can free yourselves from

any inhibitions you may have so you can try exciting erotic experiences you’ve only

fantasized about. If you can embrace naturism like the Scandinavians, you can learn to

love your naked body, which is guaranteed to take your enjoyment of lovemaking to new

heights. And if you want to explore the delights of sensual touching during foreplay and

lovemaking, be sure to add Swedish massage to your bag of tricks.

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Open-Minded Sexual Attitudes

History of Sex

The warm-hearted people of the Nordic countries have earned a worldwide reputation for

their open-minded sexual attitudes. In Scandinavia, women and men both feel free to

engage in consensual sexual activities without any of the feelings of guilt or shame that

many Americans associate with sex. And a high degree of erotic egalitarianism ensures

that women can enjoy their sexuality just as much as men without the fear of being

reproached or scorned. These seemingly modern liberal-minded practices were actually

hundreds of years in the making and date back to Nordic customs that were commonly

practiced as early as the 1600s.

Among these old Nordic customs was a rite known as Night Courtship. According to

legend, unmarried teenage girls would often sleep together in a barn loft during the

springtime. Young teenage boys from all over the region would come to visit and

serenade the young girls in the hope of winning an invitation to join the slumber party.

Based on their performance, the boys were either sent away or invited in for some

nighttime canoodling.

The lucky boys who got the greenlight to enter were allowed to sleep with the girls as

long as they kept their clothes on and slept on top of the covers. If a girl felt a romantic

connection with one of the boys, she could invite him back for another late-night date.

With each visit, their budding romance escalated. The girl might allow the boy to sleep

under the covers with her, making him keep his clothes on at first and then after some

time, letting him sleep in the nude. Eventually, she would permit him to make mad

passionate love to her right there in the barn loft. These steamy unions could result in

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pregnancy and marriage—often in that order. But just like premarital sex was no big deal,

having a child before marriage was also perfectly acceptable in those times.

Having open-minded sexual attitudes like the Scandinavians can do a world of good for

your own sex life. Like the Nordic lovers of old, you and your beloved can spice up your

sex life by shedding your inhibitions and engaging in some unrestrained, yet protected,

lovemaking—unless, of course, you’re both trying to get pregnant.

I will praise you from top to toe and in between, if I can get you, mirror and

honorable woman.

Peder Raeff, Danish 1480

Open-Minded Sexual Attitudes—Make It Your Own

To enjoy open-minded sexual attitudes, all you need to do is rid yourself of any

repressive notions or hang-ups you may have about sex. That’s easy to say, but not

always easy to do. Just keep reminding yourself of those Scandinavian beliefs that sex is

a completely natural and beautiful act and that whatever consenting adults do to please

each other in the bedroom—or even in public—is entirely normal and acceptable.

Shed Your Inhibitions

If you’re trying to shed some of your inhibitions, start slowly and don’t expect to change

overnight. One of the best ways to work around any hang-ups you have is to talk openly

with your lover about your feelings about sex. You may find that a frank, open discussion

about it can be the key to breaking down sexual barriers. An added bonus to talking about

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sex is that it can turn you on and sometimes lead to a hot encounter.

As you become more in tune with your sexuality, enlist your lover’s help in your quest

for a more open-minded sexual attitude. Make every attempt to show more physical

affection to your lover throughout the day rather than only when you’re having sex. Non-

sexual touching can be extremely effective in helping you open up to sensuality.

Basically, the more you expose yourself to all forms of physical affection and touching,

the more comfortable you’ll become with it.

When you start feeling more at ease with your own physicality, start taking your

newfound open-mindedness to the next level. Try watching racy erotic films like 91/2

Weeks with your lover as a way to appreciate heated sexuality. You can also visit an adult

shop to view the many toys, videos and sex aids available. If you feel inspired, purchase

something that the two of you can use later. By taking these steps, you can begin to shed

any long-standing inhibitions. And once you give yourself over to the Nordic notion of

sexual freedom, you’ll feel more open to exploring daring new ways to enhance your

lovemaking.

Show Off Your Sexuality

As your attitude about sexuality begins to change, you may want to throw caution to the

wind and engage in playful and exciting exhibitionism or have fun being voyeurs. In

Scandinavia, showing off one’s sexuality with PDAs (public displays of affection) is

commonplace and rarely raises an eyebrow. Couples in bars and other public settings

often kiss and touch each other passionately without a thought about who might be

watching. And the people around the couple may barely notice their romantic embrace.

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For you, however, the act of doing something erotic in public might feel completely out

of your comfort zone and very, very arousing.

To start getting comfortable with exhibitionism and PDAs, make a pact with your lover

to tastefully touch each other fleetingly in your most erogenous zones while you’re out in

public. At a bar or restaurant, you might brush your fingers against her breast as you

drape your arm over her shoulder or you might brush your hand over his now pants-

covered hard-on. You won’t believe how much these secret touches can ignite your

desire.

Escalate your exhibitionist behavior by engaging in soulful kisses and tight embraces

while you’re at a party or at the beach. You will notice that all eyes will be on you and

your lover, which can turn up the heat for you both. As you continue to practice showing

off your sexuality, you will become more and more comfortable with passion and

eroticism in public and will want to take your exhibitionism experiment to daring new

heights.

Host a Coed Slumber Party

Invite some of your favorite couples to your home for a sexy slumber party. During your

get-together with your friends, engage in PDA with your lover with even more carefree

abandon. Be brazen and let those fleeting erotic touches and delicious kisses with your

lover linger a little longer. If anybody is watching and enjoying your show, boldly return

their gaze. This flirty and seductive eye lock with a curious onlooker is guaranteed to

intensify your arousal. Don’t give in to your lusty desires just yet, though. Instead, use

your sleepover as an opportunity to reenact a sexy version of the Nordic night courtship

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ritual.

For this titillating adventure, have all the women sleep in one room and put the guys in a

different room. Men, sneak over to the women’s room and crawl into bed next to your

lover. Cover her with sweet kisses and caress her body as the other women in the room

watch with awe and sexual excitement as your silhouettes move sensually in the

darkness. This erotic action so close to your pals can make you feel like a very passionate

provocateur and is sure to excite you both as much as it turns on those watching you.

Engage in Exhibitionistic Sex

Now, grab a sheet from the bed and wrap it around your nude bodies as you go out to the

backyard pool area. Ideally, choose a spot where your friends can peek at you through a

window. Head for a cabana or some lounge chairs and stretch out on them together with

the sheet thrown over you. Kiss each other with wild abandon to get your sexual juices

flowing. As your tongues dance with each other, steal quick glances up at your friends

watching from the window.

Move your erotic exhibition into the pool now for some wet and wild action. Slip into the

warm, inviting water, and sink down to your neck so his chest and her breasts are

covered. Clasp your arms around each other and pull your lover toward you for a long

kiss. Then let your tongue travel down their neck as you lick up the hot, steamy moisture

off their body. At the same time, let your hands roam over each other’s bodies beneath

the water, caressing his buttocks and torso and her thighs and breasts.

Have fun with the buoyancy the water provides by taking turns wrapping your legs

around each other. With her legs folded around his waist, she can arch her back and lean

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away so her beautiful breasts and aroused nipples rise to the surface of the water, and her

hair floats seductively to frame her face. This kind of visual stimulation will get his heart

racing, and knowing that your friends may still be watching will make it even more

thrilling for you both. When he wraps his legs around her hips, he can press his shaft

against her pelvis to create some tantalizing sensations.

Shift your hands down to your lover’s genitals now to increase the stimulation and desire.

Women, grasp the shaft of his penis and bring your body close enough to his so you can

press the head against your vagina and rub it deliciously up and down against you. Then

push his member under your vagina and close your thighs around it without pressing too

tightly. Move your pelvis back and forth in a pulsating motion to mimic the sex act. The

friction of his penis rubbing between your legs can stimulate the clitoris and will create

incredible sensations for him.

When your passion overtakes you and you can’t wait any longer for sex, let her wrap her

legs around his body while he stands in the middle of the pool. Men, take note that the

water from the pool can wash away her natural lubricants, creating some discomfort for

her, so let her guide your penis into her gently. Because of this, keep your strokes slow

and tender while in the pool. You may want to take advantage of the natural buoyancy of

the water to lift her hips so you can angle your thrusting upward, which may provide

more friction on her G-spot. If she prefers direct stimulation, she can bring one of her

hands down to massage herself under the water. As you lose yourself in each other and

reach a hot climax, you may actually forget all about the audience that could be watching

you from the window.

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History of Sex

For Scandinavians, being naked is the most natural and beautiful thing in the world. And

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going sans clothing in nature—think beaches, fields of flowers or hiking trails—is

considered completely normal. This sense of comfort with nudity in natural settings has

been around for hundreds of years. In fact, in 1778, the word naturism was coined to

describe the concept of social nudism in harmony with nature. The naturism movement

spread throughout Europe and Scandinavia, resulting in hundreds of places where people

can shed their clothing in the great outdoors.

For example, there are beaches and lakes where you can go skinny dipping, canuding

(nude canoeing) or nude snorkeling. There are vacation resorts where you don’t have to

pack a stitch of clothing in your luggage, and there’s nude hiking and horseback riding

for you to enjoy. With all of these opportunities to go au natural, it’s no wonder that

Scandinavians feel so comfortable in their own skin, and consequently, don’t have a lot

of hang-ups about sex.

Get in touch with your Scandinavian side by stripping away any self-consciousness you

have about being naked. Learning to feel completely at ease in the buff can lead to

greater self-confidence in your sexual encounters, which can have sexually ecstatic

results.

Being Naked—Make It Your Own

Could any ancient erotic custom be easier to adapt to your own life than being naked? All

you have to do to experience the freedom Scandinavians have enjoyed for centuries is

take off your clothes. What could be simpler than that? Whether you shed your clothes in

the privacy of your own home, or you get adventurous and go to a clothing-optional

beach wearing nothing but your birthday suit, you’ll soon learn why being comfortable in

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the nude is one of the best things you can do to enhance your lovemaking. That’s because

when you feel good about your body, you’re more likely to be completely uninhibited

during sex.

Get Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Even if you weren’t brought up with the Scandinavian belief that being naked is natural

and normal, you can learn to get comfortable with nothing on. Begin the process of

learning to love yourself naked by getting undressed and strutting around your own house

—just close the drapes if you don’t want any nosy neighbors to see you in the buff! If

you’re worried about your children becoming emotionally scarred if they catch you in the

nude, take note that Scandinavian studies show that kids who see their parents naked are

more likely to have a positive body image and are more comfortable with their sexuality.

That’s yet another reason why you should do like the Scandinavians and get naked.

A perfect time to practice being naked is after a shower or bath. Instead of slipping right

back into your clothes, remain nude while you fix your hair, shave or put on makeup.

After each time you bathe, stay in the nude a little bit longer. Eventually, you’ll begin to

feel more at ease sans clothing and before you know it, you’ll be eating, watching TV and

even doing laundry in the nude.

Invite your lover to join you in your “dare to be bare” experiment. Rather than peeling off

your attire solely when you’re ready for sex, disrobe whenever you’re together. Make a

romantic meal together wearing nothing at all or play a sexy game of backgammon in the

nude. The more often you see your lover and yourself completely naked, the more

relaxed you’ll feel about it.

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Go Au Natural in Nature

Get into the spirit of Nordic naturism and social nudity by going au natural outside. Ease

into public nudity by heading out to your own backyard at first to try a little topless

sunbathing or nude gardening. Feeling the warm sun and fresh breezes on your naked

skin will quickly convert you into a naturism lover.

If inspired, plan a trip with your lover to a clothing-optional beach, swimming pool or

resort for a full day of nudity. In the U.S., there are more than 250 clothing-optional

family resorts and scores of nude beaches. If being nude in the company of others feels

great to you, you may want to join a nudist club. These clubs, which host nudist events

and parties, can be found in nearly every state. To find clubs near you, contact the

American Association for Nude Recreation.

Initially, you might feel a bit sheepish about shedding your clothes in front of a bunch of

strangers, but in these settings, you’ll soon discover that nobody is gawking at you. In

fact, most naturist sites have strict rules that include no ogling, no touching and no

inappropriate sexual behavior. But just because you can’t engage in a hot sexual interlude

in front of others at these sites and events, there’s nothing stopping you and your lover

from pleasuring each other from head to toe once you’re back in the privacy of your own

room or home.

Get Naked and Have Sex in the Great Outdoors

For a true naturist sexual adventure, head off to the great outdoors with your lover.

Choose a spectacular—and secluded—setting for this romp in nature, such as a lake,

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meadow or field of flowers. When you arrive in the perfect spot, undress each other so

you are both completely nude, rub in some sun protection and throw down a soft blanket

on the ground for later. Take a few moments to delight in the beauty of your surroundings

and your naked bodies by holding hands and running wild through the tall grass, flowers

or trees. Pick a few flowers and place them in each other’s hair if you like.

Clasping each other’s hands, face each other to admire your nude bodies. Still standing,

free your hands and let them travel up your lover’s arms until they’re resting on their

shoulders. Then let them cascade down their chest to their abdomen as you take in the

enticing sensations of their bare skin. With the sunlight kissing your uncovered skin, pull

your lover closer to you so your nude bodies are touching—your naked thighs, your

exposed breasts and chest, your bare bellies. Sink into each other for a warm French kiss

and rub against each other to titillate your bodies.

Men, push one of your thighs firmly between her legs so she can rub her clitoris against

it. In this standing position, you’ll be able to press your penis against her pelvis to create

irresistible friction that will stimulate you both. This standing foreplay is very arousing,

and you may only be able to take it for a few moments. When your bodies start to glisten

with sweat and she becomes wet, fall back into the grass and onto the blanket together.

Kneel in front of her while she lies on her back. Grab her pelvis and pull it up towards

you. She will naturally wrap her legs tightly around your waist. If the ground is hard, you

can bunch up the blanket under her shoulders to create a nice cushion. This position

creates a veritable feast for the eyes, allowing you both to continue admiring your nude

bodies.

Men, as you move rhythmically inside her, treat her to clitoral stimulation by wetting

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your thumb and rubbing it against her. The arousing sensations from your touch

combined with the enchanting feeling of the sun and wind on her bare skin will drive her

wild. And when she loses control and starts bucking her hips and arching her back in

ecstasy, it is sure to intensify your pleasure. At this point, take a sexy orgasmic roll

through the field, tumbling through the flowers and going deeper and deeper into each

other.

His Being Naked Story

Guy was much more reserved about showing off his body than his girlfriend Kim, a

former cheerleader, who loved wearing nothing around the house. While Guy loved

watching Kim strut around in the buff, he preferred to be undressed only in the bath or in

bed. Kim wanted to shake Guy out of his puritan mindset about his own nudity. For his

birthday, she planned a fun surprise—a weekend away and she would pack for him.

When they arrived at the beach resort, Guy was really surprised to see everyone walking

around in their birthday suits. He laughed a bit nervously when he realized that was what

he would be wearing all weekend, too, since Kim had packed no clothes for him. He felt

a little embarrassed the first time they headed out to the beach without bathing suits, but

he soon realized that nobody was staring at him. After they lay on the beach for a while,

he worked up the courage to have drinks by the pool. With each passing hour, he felt

more and more at ease with his nudity. By the end of the weekend, he felt so comfortable

sans clothing that he attended an intimate birthday party thrown in his honor with other

nude guests.

It turned out to be the most revealing weekend of their relationship, stretching Guy way

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out of his comfort zone. Much to his surprise, Guy ended up having a blast. After that, his

inhibitions about nudity completely went out the window. And with that, a newfound

sexual confidence took hold. From then on, Guy was willing to incite sexual frolic with

Kim at a moment’s notice.

Massage

History of Sex

Swedish massage, which is also referred to as “classic” massage, is currently the most

popular form of massage offered. The gliding strokes, deep kneading, vigorous rubbing,

light tapping and invigorating vibration used were developed more than 100 years ago. In

the past century, Swedish massage has become a godsend to men and women throughout

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Scandinavia and in every corner of the planet. The therapeutic stroking, kneading and

rubbing has encouraged relaxation and helped eliminate tension from the shoulders and

backs of millions and millions of people.

Even better, the firm but gentle Swedish strokes are often used as a luxurious and

intimate prelude to great sex. A massage can lead to greater intimacy and a deeper

connection with your lover. Not only that, it can also help you relax, making your body

even more responsive to erotic touching and sexual activity. And when your body feels

more open, you’ll experience stronger sensations and more intense orgasms.

Massage—Make It Your Own

You can vastly improve your own sex life by incorporating the Scandinavian art of

massage. Learning to caress your lover with smooth, sensual strokes can add a

deliciously intimate and arousing element to your foreplay and lovemaking repertoire.

The next time you and your lover are planning a date or a romantic evening, add a

soothing, sensual Swedish massage to the menu. The loving caresses and tender strokes

you use on each other’s bodies can do you both a world of good.

Massage as Erotic Foreplay

Rather than rushing into sex, take the time to offer each other a relaxing Swedish

massage as a form of erotic foreplay. Be sure to have some fragrant massage oil or

scented lotion on hand before you begin. Have your lover disrobe and lie face down on

the bed. Pour some oil or lotion into your hands and rub them together to warm it. Start

your massage by using the palms of your hands to make long, smooth strokes down the

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muscles of their back from the shoulders to the crease of the buttocks then sweep your

hands up the sides all the way to the neck. Keep repeating this sensual motion or add

variety by moving your hands in a circular motion, pressing your thumbs into the muscles

or kneading the skin.

Shift your focus to their legs and feet. Take one foot in your hands and using firm

pressure to avoid tickling, rub your thumbs from the toes down the arch of the foot to the

heel. Then massage each toe individually, rubbing it between your thumb and forefinger.

For some people, this move ranks as one of the most delightful and erotic and will really

turn up the sexual heat. Move your hands slowly up the legs now in long, sweeping

motions that go from the foot toward the hip. Spend extra time on the sensitive inner

thighs to build excitement and desire for the incredible sex to come later.

Let your hands wander to the buttocks and press deeply into the cheeks as you knead

them beneath your hands. You may want to alternate between firm pressure and teasingly

light strokes here to excite your lover. Be sure to keep adding more oil or lotion as

needed to make your strokes glide more easily and remember to ask your lover if the

pressure is too strong or too light for them.

Have your lover turn over now so you can massage the front side of their body. Using

just your fingertips, stroke their face gently. Start by tracing your fingertips from the

crown of the head down the hairline to the temples where you can make soft circular

motions. Place your thumbs at the center of their forehead and brush them out to the

sides. Next, rub your fingertips lightly over their lips then past their chin, along their neck

and down to their chest.

Employ the same long, sweeping strokes you used on their back to massage their chest

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and let your hands slide all the way down to the genitals.

As you massage your lover, remember that this should be a sensual massage, not a sports

massage or deep tissue massage. Avoid overly aggressive kneading or pummeling the

muscles. The idea isn’t to work over your lover with an intense rubdown. It’s to soothe

and relax your beloved, and even more importantly, get him or her in the mood for a wild

sexual encounter.

Use Massage Techniques During Sex

Now is your chance to turn this relaxing massage into an amazing sexual interlude by

using many of the same techniques. Women, if you’ve been massaging your man, he’s

probably fully aroused by now. Spread his legs apart, kneel between them and add more

oil or lotion to your hands. Swirl your hands up his inner thighs and massage the crease

where his legs meet the pelvic area.

Interlock your thumbs and using the base of your hands, press his testicles up gently then

let your hands continue up to his shaft. Keeping your thumbs interlaced, use the same

long strokes you used on his back to sweep your hands up and down his penis, flattening

it against his abdomen. Keep rubbing your palms up and down his shaft and watch him

undulate with pleasure.

Then circle your fingers around the base to bring it up away from his belly and rub your

palms on either side of his penis as if you were trying to start a fire by rubbing two sticks

together. Take it slow as you knead your palms up to the head of his penis and back down

to the base. Gradually speed up the motion and add more pressure as his excitement

grows. You’ll probably feel heat being generated between your hands from this

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incredibly sexy technique. When he nears orgasm, roll over so he’s on top of you and

enters you in the missionary position.

Men, if you’ve been acting as masseur, turn your attention to her genitals. With tender

strokes, rub your palms and fingers over her pubic hair or her nude pubic area if she

shaves or waxes her pubic hair. Using both hands, spread her labia and take each vaginal

lip in between your thumb and fingers and knead them gently. Place the tips of your

index and middle fingers above her clitoris and separate them as you slide them down to

her vagina. Repeat this move several times to heat up her desire. Then press the palm of

your hand against her clitoris and rub it in slow, delicious circles, first in one direction

then the other. For some women, this will be enough to achieve indescribable pleasure,

but others will need more direct stimulation. In this case, be sure your hands are well-

lubricated and place your thumb and forefinger on her clitoris and gently rotate your

fingers until she writhes in ecstasy. Then lean over her and enter her in the missionary

position.

The missionary position may sound like it’s boring and traditional, but it gives men more

control to use some of the sensual Swedish massage techniques such as effleurage

(stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (striking), and friction (rubbing) during

lovemaking. Men, you can recreate many of these Swedish massage strokes using your

penis. Just as you would use long, smooth effleurage strokes to massage a person’s back,

use deep, slow strokes to massage the length of her vagina then change to quicker strokes

to vary the sensations as you make love. Alternate penetrating tapotement thrusts with

circular motions that will knead her into putty in your hands. Then add vigorous friction

by rubbing your pelvis against hers to drive her wild. By using these Swedish massage

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techniques during intercourse, you’ll create unbelievable sensations that will cause

intense vibration throughout your genitals and bring you both to an earth-shattering

climax.

Their Massage Story

Candace told me that she just couldn’t find anything that would get her in the mood for

intercourse. “It’s not that Ken isn’t trying,” she said, “it’s just that I’m not responding.” I

suggested that Ken give her a 10- to 15-minute massage. But here’s the catch—I told him

to do this massage without any expectations of sex. I also informed them that massage

will open up your body. When you receive a massage, stress and tension that causes your

body to contract and constrict your arousal can begin to melt away. It’s relaxing, it’s

energizing and it’s one of the simplest ways to get in the mood for sex.

The next night when they were both lying on their sides with Candace’s back to Ken, he

began to massage her back with no goal in mind. He just wanted to see if Candace

responded. Ken brushed his hands over her skin and then applied pressure to her tension

spots. He let his hands sweep over her hips and massaged her thighs. He then moved his

hands around to her torso and breasts and began to massage them gently.

The sensual massage made Candace feel very relaxed and to her surprise, turned on. She

began to move her body towards Ken, rubbing her hips against his pelvis. From there,

one move flowed naturally into the next. Becoming sufficiently wet, Candace grabbed on

to Ken’s buttocks and then began to massage his erect penis into her from behind. Even

though Ken hadn’t done the massage with sex in mind, it made Candace feel more

receptive to intercourse. They both felt it was the most organic and fulfilling sexual

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Having the Best Sex in the World

Now that you have completed your initiation into the ancient and modern sexual arts

from around the globe, you are equipped with the know-how to have the best sex in the

world. I hope your sexual journey through 1,000 Years of Sexual Wisdom has nurtured a

sense of erotic adventure and playfulness as well as a willingness to open yourself to new

intimate experiences and to a more passionate connection with your lover and the world

around you. By tapping into your newfound sexual wisdom, you can take your

lovemaking to new heights you never considered possible.

To keep the vibrancy of these new and exciting sex ideas and practices growing and

expanding in your love life, you can refer back to the pages in this book over and over

again. Flip open the book to any page for a thrilling look at how you can turn any sexual

encounter into a more satisfying experience. I’m certain that 1,000 Years of Sexual

Wisdom will provide you with years of sexual inspiration to come.

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Acknowledgments

Thank you to all the important people who made 1000 Years of Sexual Wisdom possible.

I first want to thank my editor Frances Sharpe whose incredible skill and enthusiasm for

this project truly brought this book to life.

I want to thank all of my mentors and teachers who have guided and inspired my studies

and research of these ancient intimate arts. I am forever grateful.

I want to give a special thanks to Harley Swiftdeer, elder of the Deer Tribe, who granted

a rare and inspiring interview for the Americas chapter.

I want to express my gratitude to all the ancient people of the world who enjoyed and

celebrated meaningful sex with wonderful rituals for giving us the opportunity to bring

these exciting practices into our own sex lives.

I especially want to thank all of my family and friends for their love and abundant

support. Because of you, my work is possible.

And lastly, I want to express my most heartfelt thanks to my husband Timothy for being

the best lover in the world. I love you.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Karinna Kittles-Karsten is an internationally recognized relationship expert and the

founder of Sacred Love Inc. (www.sacredlove.com) in Los Angeles, California. She is

the author of the best-selling book, Intimate Wisdom, The Sacred Art of Love, the

producer of the beautiful breakthrough DVD, Sacred Love-Making, and writes the

weekly column, “Ask Karinna”. Karinna’s unique approach to love, sex and intimacy,

which is based on 20 years of studying ancient and contemporary intimate wisdom, has

helped millions of people across the world enhance their romantic relationships. Karinna

has appeared on numerous television shows, including UK’s Million Dollar Romance and

NBC’s Emmy Award-winning Starting Over. She has also been featured in national

magazines including Spirituality and Health, Women’s Health, Self and Cosmopolitan, on

major websites including CNN.com and Entrepreneur.com, as well as on popular radio

stations and blogs.

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