Sexual Wellness

What does Tantric intimacy mean?

A broad modern approach to attentive intimacy that may include emotional presence, breath, eye contact, affectionate or sensual touch, communication, shared stillness, and nonsexual connection. It can include tantric sex, but does not require sexual activity, arousal, nudity, or orgasm, and is not identical to historical Tantric traditions.

Concise definition

Tantric intimacy

A broad modern approach to attentive intimacy that may include emotional presence, breath, eye contact, affectionate or sensual touch, communication, shared stillness, and nonsexual connection. It can include tantric sex, but does not require sexual activity, arousal, nudity, or orgasm, and is not identical to historical Tantric traditions.

Also known or searched as: Neo-Tantric intimacy, mindful intimacy

This Lexicon entry defines the term without assuming interest, readiness, experience, or consent.