Tantra Articles + Videos

Important Changes to our Institute

As of NOW, the Institute of Authentic Tantra® Education has changed our public-facing DBA to The Institute of Holistic Sexology. The corporate changes will come into full effect on September 1st, 2025. To date, IATE has been a trailblazer in the field of sexual wellness.  …

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Cervical Orgasms

Cervical Orgasms

You’ve heard about cervical orgasms.But did anyone ever teach you how to actually have one? Not the “grin and bear it” kind. Not the “get pounded and hope” kind. We’re talking about deep, soul-rattling, body-awakening cervical O’s—the kind that open portals, release trauma, and connect ...
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Vajra Healing: Reclaiming the Penis as a Tool for Sacred Transformation

Vajra Healing: Reclaiming the Penis as a Tool for Sacred Transformation

Let’s talk about it:The penis.The vajra.Yes, we said vajra—and no, we’re not just being poetic.   In this powerful episode of Tantra Talks, we’re flipping the entire script on what it means to be a man, to own a penis, and to awaken your vajra—a ...
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Ayahuasca

Ayahuasca Isn’t Your Shortcut to Enlightenment

It’s time we talked about it. Ayahuasca ceremonies. Mushroom trips. “Medicine work” on the weekends.There’s a growing obsession with plant spirit medicine in wellness spaces, and we’re here to lovingly (but firmly) call it what it is: a potentially dangerous bypass of the real work. ...
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The Truth About Vibrators, Pleasure & Power

Is Your Vibrator Numbing You Out?

The Truth About Vibrators, Pleasure & Power We’re getting real. Like, clit-sensation-real. If you’ve ever wondered whether your favorite toy is actually helping your pleasure or slowly turning the volume down on your sensitivity, this episode is for you. In Episode 9 of Tantra Talks, ...
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NO SEMEN = NO BABIES

“Wait… are you actually saying semen retention can be used as birth control?”Yes. Yes, we are. And we’ve got the receipts to back it up. In this no-fluff episode of Tantra Talks, Devi Ward Erickson and Dr. Chris Erickson go deep (and get spicy) on ...
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porn and tantra

The Truth About Porn and Tantra

Can I Still Watch Porn If I’m Practicing Tantra? We get this question a lot. Especially from men—and especially from those on the path of sexual Tantra: “Can I still watch p✨rn if I’m cultivating semen retention or learning to separate orgasm from ejaculation?” In ...
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healing vaginal pain

Healing Vaginal Pain with Tantra

If you’ve ever experienced vaginal pain during your intimate pleasure, please know that you are NOT alone and – you are NOT broken. Healing vaginal pain is possible with the right tools. In this episode of Tantra Talks, we’re addressing a topic that impacts millions ...
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Transformative power of tantra

Exploring the Transformative Power of Tantra – Tantra Talks with Lama Tashi

Welcome to Tantra Talks, the podcast where we dive into the transformative power of Tantra—exploring everything from pleasure and intimacy to sacred spiritual teachings. In this episode, we’re joined by Lama Tashi Dundrup, who shares profound insights into how Tantra can heal, awaken, and elevate ...
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Polyamory, Monogamy & the Tantra Myth

Polyamory, Monogamy & the Tantra Myth

If you’ve been anywhere near spiritual Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen it: Aubrey Marcus, polyamory backlash, and hot takes galore. The ongoing conversation around non-monogamy has made one thing very clear: People are craving more nuance around love, sex, and spiritual growth. Which is exactly ...
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sex magick

Maturing Your Sex Magick Practice

We’re back with another juicy, lineage-based episode of Tantra Talks—and this one’s all about something that gets a lot of attention in Neo-Tantra spaces: sex magick.   You’ve probably heard the basics: build up orgasmic energy, visualize that thing you want (new car, soulmate, seven-figure ...
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somatic vs. holistic healing

Somatic vs. Holistic Healing: What’s the Difference, Really?

Welcome back to Tantra Talks, the podcast where we share our tools for integrating authentic. lineage-based tantra into our modern lives.   In Episode 2, we’re diving into a topic that often comes up concerning wellness and healing: somatic vs. holistic healing. What do they ...
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How Semen Retention Can Transform Your Intimacy

How Semen Retention Can Transform Your Intimacy

In our first episode, we dive headfirst into a juicy (and often misunderstood) topic: semen retention—and how this ancient Tantric practice can literally transform your sex life, deepen your intimacy, and elevate your spiritual connection as a couple.   Wait… what is semen retention? Semen ...
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Breathing and the vagus nerve

Tantric Breathing and the Vagus Nerve

Breathing and the vagus nerve – how does it work? The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. It extends from the base of the skull, bypassing the spinal column and innervating most major organs such as the heart, lungs, digestive system, ...
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Space Element - Healing with the 5 Elements

The Healing Properties of Space Element

Open, spacious, infinite voidness…but not a dull, empty darkness. Full, rich, buoyant luminosity… open, expansive, infinite, unending support. This is the element of Space. In Tibetan 5 Element Tantra, Space Element is understood to be “The Mother” element. All of the other 4 elements – ...
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