Senior Sex

Tantra Can Keep You Young

Mar 14, 2009 Chandi Devi

Senior sex is not glamorized in the media so we conclude that grandparents do not practice tantra.

In our culture, where sex favors youth, anyone over 50 is considered asexual; yet seniors can enjoy liberating sex in greater quantity and quality through tantric practices. They practice tantra because they know that tantra can keep them young.

In Asian cultures where age is respected and honored; seniority is a well earned station in life, a hallmark of achievement that one can look forward to. In the west, however, age is a dreaded factor, where you can expect to occupy a dilapidated body, gradual deterioration of mind, and diminishing sex drive. But, it does not have to be.

Tantric practices improve over time and get better with age. The benefits of tantra are increased when certain criteria are met. Couples deepen intimacy, bond in a unique fashion that can survive any obstacle; “for better and for worse”, “in sickness and in health”, “for richer and poorer”.

Benefits of Senior Sex:

improves health and circulation
keeps mind alert
stronger body
aerobic exercise

The Challenges of Senior Sex:

lack of stamina
lack of muscularity
loss of sex drive
impotence

Recently there was a feature on television about “Senior Casanovas”, elderly men who were apparently having sex with such reckless vigor (thanks to enhancement drugs such as viagra) that STD's were rising among the senior population and creating major health problems at nursing homes and other facilities for the aged.

Tantrics achieve even more impressive sex performance without the use of enhancement drugs, which can have other detrimental effects on one's health. Tantric sex includes meditation, breath techniques, and certain physical exercises that can be done at any age.

The Advantages of Tantric Sex for Youth:

more energy and stamina
they are more adventurous
more responsive bodies

Young people have the most to gain if they combine mindfulness with their sexuality. They can look forward to spending years with their loved ones, in good physical and mental condition.

Challenges of Youth:

inability to commit
seek instant gratification
immature fascination of sex
short attention span
reactive
little or no emotional control
spiritually undeveloped

Sex is titillating to the senses and food for the ego. Anyone - young and old - can get addicted to sex and it bears mentioning that this is the reason we do spiritual practices – to control our mind, ego and emotions.

Tantric sex requires discipline and self control regardless of a person's age. Tantra is impossible and ineffective for anyone as long as there is no foundation. So age is actually of no consequence when it comes to healthy sexual performance.

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