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TANTRIC SEX

It’s not just something celebrities do. Our fun guide can take your love life to a whole new level

Is it high time you spiced up your sex life? Well, instead of fast and steamy, how about slow and sensational? The opposite of a quickie, tantric sex is focused on taking time to really enjoy each other. Look at it this way – if your usual intimate encounter is the sexual equivalent of a fast-food takeaway, tantric sex is a leisurely Michelin-starred meal.

What is it?

Tantric sex – or ‘tantra’ as it is often known – is ideal for anyone who is interested in rebooting their sex life and adding extra depths to their lovemaking. It is an ancient Hindu practice that’s more than 5,000 years old; ‘tantra’ is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘to weave’. This slow form of sex is said to increase intimacy and create a mind-body connection, which

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