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For instance, Sri Kaleshwar details a set of teachings and techniques in The Holy Womb Process intended to purify and strengthen the Womb Chakra. The Womb Chakra is seen as something both men and women possess and a crucial nexus of the human soul: the most sacred place in our body, a supreme source of spiritual energy, clarity and power. While you may not wish to take advice from a self-professed guru, the fact remains that humans have envisioned energetic aspects to the human body for millennia and many of these ancient teachings are finding new applications in our modern world, some of which provide sexual benefits. Any discussion of energetic centers in the body requires at least a cursory understanding of chakras. Wikipedia explains Chakras as a point of biophysical energy in the human body and a part of many philosophical and spiritual traditions, as well as therapies and disciplines such as Yoga, Acupuncture, Shiatsu, T’ai chi and Qigong which focus on balancing the energy meridians that are an integral part of the chakra system. In the West, the...

According to Dr. Jennifer Berman’s website, common causes of pelvic trauma include hysterectomy and medical interventions during childbirth. If your sexual response has been diminished by these procedures, Dr. Berman advises “It is important to seek evaluation and treatment from a doctor who is trained in diagnosing sexual dysfunction secondary to pelvic injury. You should be evaluated for blood flow, genital sensation, as well as receive a neurological work-up to determine the degree (if any) of nerve damage. Depending on the kind and extent of damage done, there are some treatments available including blood flow enhancing agents and devices, as well as creams that can help restore some degree of sensation and arousal.” Many doctors still insist that procedures such as hysterectomy and episiotomy result in little to no reduction in sexual satisfaction for women. However, research such as that of Naomi Miller Stokes who “interviewed 500 women from all walks of life and from all over the United States regarding their experiences in the aftermath of hyster...

My legs were suspended in the stirrups of a gynecological exam table when I first saw my womb. The OB/GYN nurse administering my first pelvic examination asked me if I would like to “see” as she handed me a mirror. I was eighteen and had absolutely no idea what the interior of my vagina looked like. I would like to report that my first glimpse of this part of my anatomy filled me with awe but such was not the case. Instead, I became a bit fearful and a little queasy. What was that fleshy protrusion with the small hole in the middle? It seemed alive with a mind of its own as it moved and quivered with my every breath. Many years later I would find myself in line with about forty excited fans waiting to view Annie Sprinkle's womb. Known as the “prostitute and porn star turned sex educator and artist,” Annie's best known theater and performance art piece was her Public Cervix Announcement, during which she would invite the audience to view her cervix. At the San Francisco event I attended, a hush fell over the onlookers as one by one we took turns using a f...

Disagreements affect a wide variety of life’s choices including those which pertain to money, religion, politics, relatives, child rearing — the list is literally endless. And nowhere are the emotions as volatile as when we begin to disagree about sex. Our initial reaction to a difference in opinion is usually disappointment. We hoped that we would agree. We were anticipating enjoyment and connection around a topic that now threatens to create separation and discord. If sex is the topic, then we might also feel rejected, judged, embarrassed, ashamed... or we might have bundled all of these vulnerable feelings into a package of anger. When it comes to sexual disagreements, the numerous solutions at our disposal are rarely considered because our culture’s moral overlay asserts considerable control over this personal part of life. Many are the client who complain to me of the strictures of monogamy but lack the will or the courage to break free of compulsory monotony. Please skip the hate mail. I actually enjoy monogamy. I think it is great if you actively...