Books

Blackburn’s and Wade’s interviews with sexual pioneers – people who openly identify themselves using terms such as “sacred intimate” or “sacred prostitute” – are filled with profound insights, tenderness and humor; the thoughtfulness and integrity of the interviewees will undoubtedly shatter many preconceptions. Blackburn and Wade demonstrate that it is possible to reclaim the sacred role of the prostitute and that doing so would help liberate us all.
Mark A. Michaels (Swami Umeshanand Saraswati) and Patricia Johnson (Devi Veenanand), authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality more

In Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century, acclaimed sex educator Barbara Carrellas radically updates Tantric sex practices for modern sexual explorers seeking ecstasy that lingers longer than orgasm. With a juicy mix of erotic how-to and inspired, pleasure-centered spiritual wisdom, Barbara guides readers through a repertoire of easy-to-grasp techniques, breathwork, and positions for solo and partner play, as well as more adventurous practices. Tantric virgins and curious sex positivists alike will discover a world of sensual delights and learn how to take pleasure to new levels of intimacy and spiritual fulfillment. more

Jaiya and Jon are Sexological Bodyworkers, tantra teachers, and sex educators who have studied and worked with Joseph Kramer, Ph.D. Based on many of the core teachings of the New School, this book makes an excellent companion piece to their Red Hot Touch DVD series. more

Dr.Stubbs has designed the best book available for learning to massage a man. The massage he teaches in this book is also demonstrated in his male/female DVD/video Tantric Massage. Over 200 precise photographs will educate your hands and heart.

This book, subtitled: A Guide to Sex and Spirit, is dedicated to ecstatic poet James Broughton and includes some of his poetry. more

What does it mean to “meditate with the body”? Until you answer that question, explains Reggie Ray, meditation may be no more than “a mental gymnastic” – something you can practice for years without fruitful results. In Touching Enlightenment, the esteemed author of five books on Buddhist history and practices guides you back to the original practice of the Buddha: a systematic process that results in a profound awareness “in your body rather than your head.” more

Learn sensual touch for improved intimacy and better sex! Charla Hathaway provides expert instruction on how to bring your partner to high levels of arousal and keep them in this state of sexual exaltation for an extended period. more

Have you ever had a significant or dramatic personal experience in which the reality of the body became clear? Ed Maupin calls such a somatic insight a "Body Epiphany." He writes: "Whatever its form, the body epiphany matures into a more sustained state of embodiment, in which every aspect of experience maintains some link with the sense of the lived body. Embodiment is close to the center of what we attempt to bring about with somatic therapy and somatic education." more

This easy-to-read doctoral dissertation by somatic sexologist Joseph Kramer examines Taoist Erotic Massage, a sexual experience involving conscious breathing, genital touching, movement, and intention. This erotic body meditation can produce a variety of transformative altered states in those receiving it. more

This easy-to-read doctoral dissertation by somatic sexologist Joseph Kramer examines Taoist Erotic Massage, a sexual experience involving conscious breathing, genital touching, movement, and intention. This erotic body meditation can produce a variety of transformative altered states in those receiving it. more