Orgasmic breathing is a technique that combines deep, conscious breathing with sexual energy to enhance pleasure, prolong arousal, and even help you reach more intense or fulfilling orgasms. It’s often used in practices like Tantra and sexual meditation, where the goal is to increase awareness and energy flow throughout the body during sex. Here’s how to do it:
• Begin by finding a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax. Whether you're alone or with a partner, make sure you're both comfortable and can focus on your breath without distractions.
• If you're with a partner, set a calm, intimate atmosphere (dim lighting, soft music, etc.) to help you both relax.
• Start with deep, slow breaths to calm your mind and body. Breathe deeply through your nose, allowing your belly to expand as you inhale. Exhale slowly through your mouth or nose.
• This deep breathing helps to connect you to your body and helps release tension. Do this for 3•5 minutes to calm yourself and focus inward.
• Once you're relaxed, start focusing your breath into your pelvic area (lower abdomen and genital region). As you inhale, imagine breathing energy into your pelvis, and as you exhale, feel your pelvis relax and release any tension.
• Try to deepen the breath and direct it to your pelvic floor. You can even place your hands on your lower belly or genital area to create a stronger mental connection.
• While you're breathing, you can also incorporate Kegel exercises (contracting and releasing the pelvic floor muscles). As you inhale, gently contract the muscles of the pelvic floor (the muscles you would use to stop urination).
• As you exhale, relax those muscles. This helps to build energy and control over orgasmic sensations. Doing this can help prolong arousal and increase orgasmic intensity.
• If you're engaging in sexual activity, consciously sync your breath with your movements or stimulation. For example, inhale deeply as your partner strokes or stimulates you, and exhale as you feel the pleasure building.
• Keep your breathing slow and steady. The idea is to use your breath to help increase your pleasure and expand the sensations in your body.
• As your arousal builds, you can try circulating sexual energy through your body. In some traditions like Tantra, this is known as "microcosmic orbit".
• As you inhale, visualize the sexual energy traveling up your spine, reaching the top of your head. As you exhale, send the energy back down through your body, circulating it around.
• This energy circulation can enhance the feeling of orgasm and help you extend the pleasurable sensations.
• When you're ready to climax, allow your breath to become a little faster and more shallow. As you approach orgasm, let your body go with the natural rhythm, and focus on releasing your breath as you let go and feel the orgasm build.
• The combination of deep breathing and pelvic contractions can help you experience a more intense and expanded orgasmic release.
• After you reach orgasm, take a few minutes to slow down your breathing and relax again. This helps your body return to a calm state and integrates the sensations.
• You can spend some time lying down and focusing on your breath to integrate the energy and the experience.
