Articles and Reviews:
The Secrets of Sacred Sex
a video co-created by Cynthia Connop
and Niyaso Christine Carter
A Video Review
by Annie Brook
Tantra: The Magazine
This is an exquisite video. It addresses Tantric sexual practices in a tasteful and comprehensive manner. It is the most thoroughly sacred approach to sexuality of all the contemporary informational videos I have seen. The Secrets of Sacred Sex does far more than present information; it models the tone and feeling of commitment to a Tantric life-style. The commitment modeled uses sexuality as a vehicle to discover the ongoing essence of intimacy and deepening relating. Whether you are single or part of a couple, The material here can be used over and over to deepen sacred spirituality and increase one's ability to cultivate and respond to refined sexual energy.
Tasteful is the key word in describing this video. Sacred Sex sets the tone for Tantric intimacy. The approach draws on beauty in both the presentation of the teaching material and also in the completely sensual approach to all the "lessons." The settings used, the clothing worn, the sound quality and choices of camera angles all contribute to a exquisite quality that is a delight to observe.
The video is designed to give people a chance to view what it might be like to live a Tantric life-style and experience profound sexual, emotional, and spiritual connection and healing. The overall presentation is elegant, artistic, and touchingly intimate. Sacred Sex does not present material with either the down home casualness of a street professional or the intellectual approach of a clinical sex therapist. Real life couples express what they have discovered through intimately sharing Tantric practices. This video has some of the most poetic descriptions of subtle energies arising out of the valley orgasm experience I have ever witnessed. I would recommend the video for these descriptions alone, as they so bring to life the possibilities of subtle energy exchange and spiritual connection between partners. While Sacred Sex does not cover a thorough explanation of sexual anatomy in terms of the G-spot or specific ways of touching the lingam, it does contain a wealth of specific techniques to try. If anything, Sacred Sex may have more material than can be absorbed in one sitting. However, the content can be reviewed and digested over many viewings to allow one to begin to embody the practices. Specific material covered includes sexual health and vitality, relational/communication practices, energy and breath practices, sensuality, and an overview of the value of a Tantric relationship. This is a chance to observe couples who have weathered the storms and pleasures of daily life through their supportive commitment to Tantric sexual healing with each other. Ancient Tantric texts are referred to briefly, giving a context for the material presented. You are then presented practices on breath work, chakras, ejaculation control, pleasuring, pacing, creating harmony, eye gazing, sensual massage, valley orgasm, nurturing meditation and communication.
 One particular aspect I appreciated is that the couples presented, including a racially mixed couple, appear to be practicing Tantrikas rather than models hired to make an educational sex video. The more novice couple was introduced as such; they were watching the video along with the viewer and practicing the techniques. The other couples shared from a more seasoned Tantric perspective. The candid discussion of how the rocky times of relationship can be supported through the use of Tantric practices was also helpful. One is left feeling that this life-style can be embodied by all of us within the context of life in the world. Sacred Sex makes the pleasuring and relational aspects of Tantric practice real and attainable. It is enjoyable to watch people treat each other with loving intimacy. The practices are sensitively modeled and followed by discussion and interviews. This enables a cognitive understanding of the theory behind the practice. There is an obvious commitment by the authors to sexual healing and an increased embodiment of love. I am grateful that such a film is available. Sacred Sex shows how embodying Tantric practices in our intimate lives can help us go deeper in both relating and in cultivating compassion for one another. We highly recommend it
Annie Brook
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