Tantric orgasm: beyond Masters and Johnson

Abstract

This article is concerned with expansive models of orgasm, mainly associated with “Tantric” understanding and teachings. The authors compare clinical and Tantric models, drawing from classical Tantric, traditional Taoist, shamanic and other congruent contemporary sources. The article proposes a new understanding of “Tantric orgasm”. Initially an analytical model is suggested, which includes intra-, inter- and transpersonal aspects, and then a descriptive model of orgasm, which emphasises the energetic component but includes physiological, cognitive, affective and transpersonal qualities. The final section identifies potential therapeutic applications and research applications and the authors propose that associated techniques may help resolve psychosexual issues, including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and anorgasmia.

Keywords:

• Tantra
• anorgasmia
• erectile dysfunction
• non-ejaculation
• psychosexual