Welcome to my guide to tantric and sensual massage practices. Man on the Couch offers both tantric healing also known as tantric massage therapy and sensual massage also known as erotic massage , as part of a unique portfolio of tantric treatments and training, which includes a range of sexβpositive sensory experiences, holistic therapies and coaching.
However, this is far removed from the origin and purpose of real tantra. Sex is only a small part of tantric practices, and in some traditions, not at all. Fast forward to , and tantra is now being offered as a professional holistic therapy that can support people with a range of issues around sex and intimacy. Common issues supported include premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, and sexual traumas. Sexual energy has the potential to help heal illness and regenerate cells.
Tantric practices can also bring a whole new vista of pleasure to the body, including full body orgasm, through a range of sensory experiences that can bring clients into deeper connection with their body. Many tantric practitioners have additional professional training, for example, for supporting emotional and trauma release, or depression and anxiety. They will focus on physical and emotional blockages in the body, including the genital area.
They may also be trained in specialist massage techniques for specific pelvic and urogenital conditions, or offer coaching support. Tantric professionals offer a full consultation process, and abide by a Code of Ethical Practice. Ultimately, tantric massage is a part of an ancient spiritual practice to help open the heart, and bring us into deeper connection with ourselves, our partners, and life as a whole.
It normally includes the whole body, and may end with a massage of the sexual organs. Some sessions include body-to-body massage and mutual touch.
