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Is Masturbation Healthy?
Is masturbation healthy? Masturbation, or the self-stimulation of the genitals typically done to achieve sexual pleasure and often orgasm (sexual climax), is most commonly conducted by touching, massaging, or applying the use of an adult sex “toy” such as a vibrator. Studies indicate that approximately 95 percent of males and 89 percent of females report having masturbated at some point in their lives, with most individuals’ first sex act in life being masturbation. Children often stumble across it as they explore their bodies, and they usually continue the practice into adulthood. It’s not a “perversion” anymore Once referred to…
The Meaning and Method of Tantric Massage
What is Tantric Massage and How Can I Get/Give One? According to Wikipedia, Tantric massage is comprised of various techniques from assorted schools of massage in addition to components of yoga, sexual therapy, and bioenergetics. The word tantra is taken from the Sanskrit root for ‘tan’, meaning to manifest, expand, weave, or show. The tantra, an ancient healing art, “denotes the esoteric traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism that co-developed most likely about the middle of the first millennium CE. The term tantra, in the Indian traditions, also means any systematic, broadly applicable “text, theory, system, method, instrument, technique or practice.” Tantric massage uses…
The Meaning of the Hindu Chant “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”
What is the meaning of the phrase, “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha?” According to the Hindu faith, Lord Ganesha is the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge, the awakening of the inner consciousness, and the first deity to be honored in Hindu rites. Essentially, by chanting (either out loud or internally) the mantra, “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha,” (one of many mantras chanted in honor of Ganesha), devotees are believed to be using the sacred power of words and their accompanying sounds to call on their Lord Ganesha. This chant is repeated for a recommended forty days (in a ideally ritual conducted at the same time…
Healthy Fall Breakfasts for Busy Folks
Get the Fall off to a Healthy Start with an Arsenal of Creative and Easy Breakfast Recipes! Whether it’s getting the kids off to school, yourself off to work on a brisk morning, or just looking at a busy autumn day in general, most of us could use a few healthy and easy options for breakfast. But what can we do besides the same old dry cereals and grab-and-go granola bars? We’ve gleaned the best food blogs for a glimpse into the magic of a nutritious and hassle-free morning meal. Come check it out! Crock Pot Creations For starters,…
Can Gluten Make You Tired? (Answer: Yes, Indeed, and Then Some…)
Does gluten make you tired? After exploring all the ways gluten can be harmful, there’s no denying that gluten can indeed make you tired. But that’s not all it can make you. For those who are gluten intolerant, it can also make you sick and very deficient in nutrients. Let’s take a look at how and why. Gluten irritates the intestinal lining, preventing the proper absorption of nutrients If you feel lethargic after ingesting gluten, you may be intolerant and can find out by trying a gluten-free diet for a month or so. If you find you are gluten-sensitive, then…
Foot Reflexology: Reflexology for Happy Feet
If you have ever had a pedicure, chances are you will also have had a ten-minute session of foot reflexology as part of the package. So what is foot reflexology? Massage Envy defines it as: “Foot Reflexology massage can be a deeply relaxing and therapeutic modality for those suffering from plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries or even everyday work and play. This will not only help relieve toe pain, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis and common forms of arthritis, but can also decrease stress and anxiety in the entire body. In addition, a variety of stretches can be beneficial. With pain and sensitivity…
Energy Healing: Cleanse the Space Around You
In the insane pace of this world, sometimes we could all do with a realignment of our energies: energy healing sessions are particularly beneficial for those of us who need to rid ourselves of negative energies and blockages. And there are numerous ways to do an energy cleanse all by yourself. In this post, I examine a few energy healing techniques, using various props, for those times when you need a spiritual pick-me-up. Simply put, energy healing sessions are those that help clear mental and emotional fog that may be bogging you down without your knowing. Energy healers are those deeply in…
How to Perform a Sage Cleanse Ritual
If you watch Grace and Frankie on Netflix, you will remember seeing Frankie going around the beach house doing a sage cleanse: waving a burning stick of sage around to ward off bad energy, singing one of her made-up chants. Also known as a sage smudging ritual, or a sage burning ritual, this involves lighting a dried stick of sage and allowing the vapors arising from the stick to waft in all directions as a cleansing mechanism. Tiffany Maloney writes about this ritual over at MindBodyGreen: “This is the smell of thousands of years of spiritual communion and ritual. Smudging your…
Ten Sanskrit Words You Should Know
Why is Sanskrit so popular? From Wikipedia: “The oldest Indo-European languages for which substantial written documentation exists, Sanskrit holds a prominent position in Indo-European studies. The body of Sanskrit literature encompasses a rich tradition of poetry and drama as well as scientific, technical, philosophical and religious texts. It continues to be widely used as a ceremonial language in Hindu religious rituals and Buddhist practice in the form of hymns and chants.” Sanskrit, like Latin, has its charm in that it is said to be metrically the most perfect language ever written. Here’s a fun read about Sanskrit prosody. It is even…
What’s a “Coregasm” and How Can I Have One?
What’s a “Coregasm” and How Can I Have One? While mostly a female phenomenon (although some say men can have them too) the concept of the coregasm (or EIO, Exercise-Induced Orgasm), or essentially bursting into orgasm during an exercise workout, has people both mystified and intrigued. How do they happen and why – and how embarrassing is it? We examined a study and a survey on the issue to find out the juicy details! The Abs Have It, Hands Down In a recent Kinsey Institute study, around 45 percent of female respondents stated that their first coregasms (also known as…
Do you have parasites in your stool? How to find out and what to do about it
What does it mean if I have parasites – in my stool? How did I get these? University of Maryland Medical Center explains that there are two basic forms of intestinal parasites, which are helminths and protozoa. While helminths cannot multiply once they reach full adulthood, protozoa can multiply once inside the body, potentially causing serious infections. Most often transmitted during contact with fecal matter in the water, food, or soil systems, a person’s risk of exposure increases by visiting regions where such infected areas are likely to exist, or by utilizing poor sanitation systems or practicing poor hygiene.…
An Introduction to Tantric Sex and Why You Need to Try It
What is Tantric Sex? According to sex therapist, tantra teacher, and relationship coach Jacqueline Hellyer, Tantra focuses on the sexual practices and philosophies of certain ancient societies including the Indian Tantrics and the Taoists of ancient China, who viewed and studied sex as “both an art and a science.” Hellyer explains that as our limited western views and experiences on sex have started to grow and expand, we’ve realized we’ve been lacking and started seeking out something new and different for ourselves.Tantra fulfills this seeking. Tantric sex relies upon our being present, in this moment, in the here and now…
