Think of the last time you saw a blissful sunset—how transcendent its glow was. Or have you ever noticed how relaxing it is to sit and watch a fire? That’s because when your vision is engaged by the dancing fire, you move into a state of soft fascination. Bring that same sense of appreciation and awe to the way you look into your partner’s eyes. Take each other in fully, mindfully building anticipation. Next, trace the chocolate square with the tip of your tongue, licking it ever-so-gently. Appreciate the creamy, silky, smooth, sensual texture of the chocolate on your soft, wet lips. Do this for about 35 breaths to truly savor the sensation. You can also use a diffuser or another method to distribute scents around the room, such as one of your most intoxicating essential oils. Rose essential oil can be a great option, as it opens the heart chakra up for love. Eliminating distractions helps you focus on each other and more accurately read each other’s bodies. To do that, play rhythmic sounds like isochronic tones. They awaken the kundalini—the sexual energy and heat inside of you—just like an orgasm that builds before full release. The sounds you make are equally arousing. When you’re using that piece of chocolate as a sensual tool, don’t be silent. Make as many “mmm, mmm” sounds as you would if you were eating a decadent cake. Don’t hold back. The vibrations you create with that sound will engage you both further and make you more present. The only temptation should be right in front of you. You can also hum when you’re kissing or licking each other or giving oral pleasure. The humming sensation provides a very stimulating vibration. This sense is so powerful that tender touch, like caressing your lover’s body with long strokes or tracing their body with your fingers, can alone lead to orgasms. It’s a wonderful way to communicate with your partner. The brain and body are constantly sending signals back and forth, and when the body is touched in an erotic, slow, and gentle way, it sends the message to release hormones that help us experience pleasure and happiness. Consider making tantric massages like the yoni massage or lingam massage part of your sexual sessions. Form your intention with an affirmation called sankalpa. Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word meaning “the seed of your intention.” If you’re single and have been attracting all the wrong people, you might set an intention to find a committed partner. Your affirmation could be, “I’m in a committed relationship with a person who loves me for who I am.” If you’re in a long-term relationship and have hit some dry spells, you might be seeking more passion. Your affirmation could be, “I have sex with my partner every day.” It doesn’t matter what your intention is, as long as it’s personal and meaningful to you. You have to be clear on what you want to start to attract it. To bring it into the physical, write your affirmation on a piece of paper and put it in a special place—somewhere visible—wherever that may be for you. Your intention is a promise you make to yourself, your affirmation is inviting it in, and putting it somewhere significant acts as your daily reminder. Just like a seed, your intention is fragile. It will only grow if you feed it. Think of your routine to get ready for a date. You don’t just shower and throw on the first dress or pair of jeans you see. You turn getting ready into a ritual by putting time into picking out your outfit, fixing your hair, and putting on your makeup. These steps aren’t solely to impress the person you were meeting. The ritual helps you feel confident. It helps you set aside insecurities and reveal your inner light. That preparatory ritual adds to the anticipation of the main experience. You set important time aside for yourself to feel good and get into your zone—you created a sacred space for yourself. So, let your senses guide you in creating a sacred space for a fulfilling sexual experience that will allow you both to feel alive and fully surrender to giving and receiving pleasure. Isadora passed away on March 26, 2017. During her life, Psalm made a name for herself as a bold, outspoken sex, relationships, and trauma expert who lived to inspire the next generation of women. She demystified the ancient secrets of Tantra to make them accessible to the modern masses. Raised in a religious cult as a child, Isadora endured years of sexual trauma that eventually ignited her passion to teach sexual empowerment and modern sex ed. In 2007, Isadora traveled to India to immerse herself in the ancient teachings of Tantra to facilitate deep healing and discover her own path as a healer. For eight years, Isadora traveled to India to delve deeper into the path of Tantra and teach yoga to sex-trafficked women in the red light district of Calcutta, work that would eventually become part of a documentary titled Shakti. She studied the Śrī Vidyā tradition of Tantra under spiritual guru Sri Amritananda (Guruji) in Pradesh, India, and was initiated into Shakti Tantra Yoga. We will miss you, Psalm. You will certainly never be forgotten.
