Move over yoga, because orgasmic meditation is the hot new class on everyone's lips.
And it focuses solely on the female orgasm.
Orgasmic meditation (OM) is a wellness practice that claims to help singles and couples reach a deeper level of connectedness with themselves - and each other - by harnessing the power of the female orgasm.
The classes take place privately with an OM practitioner to guide the meditation. Women can either see the practitioner alone, or couples can attend together.
The practice involves bringing the woman to orgasm (either through masturbation, if she is alone, or through her partner's stimulation). The intimate, meditative approach is said to induce intense orgasm in a way that helps both parties achieve "more connection, vitality, pleasure, and meaning in every aspect of their lives".
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The practice itself is simple, specific and repeatable, and involves a woman removing her underwear and lying down.
Then, her partner will sit beside her and "lightly and deliberately" stroke her clitoris for 15 minutes.
Justine Dawson, who is the director of OneTaste, reveals to the Daily Mail that she believes the attraction for orgasmic meditation is that it can offer a more conscious approach to sex and relationships.
Admittedly lying on the floor engaging in quite a personal activity while somebody watches does sound pretty terrifying. However, the mindfulness part is designed to zone all of that out.
"Every OM is set up the same way so participants can stop thinking, and instead follow the feeling, listen to their bodies, and be present," adds Dawson.
"When it comes to discussions of orgasm, relationship and connection, I believe that most people are shy. But people come to the class regardless, because they know that good things take practice and just like your health or career, it's worth putting time and effort into your sex and relationships, even if it means being a little uncomfortable!"
And it's important, too. As Nicole Daedone, the entrepreneur behind OneTaste, finely puts it in her TED talk: "The female orgasm is vital for every single woman on the planet."
While it might sound a bit "out there", since starting up in the US, orgasmic meditation has now grown to the point where there are now over 10,000 practitioners worldwide - 2,000 of which are in the UK alone.
What's also interesting is that the classes attract mixed clientele - anything from couples in their early 20s, to people in their 70s and 80s.
"[It's a mixture of] Singles and couples," reveals Dawson. "Some couples have been together for a year, others for 30 years. There are all kinds of professional backgrounds - doctors, teachers, programmers, managers, artists, therapists.
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But there is one downfall - the cost.
Classes can set you back by £195, which includes a four-session pass to the local orgasm practice club - a bit more pricey than your average yoga session.
But Dawson believes it's worth the money: "We're ready for a different approach," she says. "One that is more conscious. People want information on how to do that. And we offer it openly."
[H/T Daily Mail]
And it focuses solely on the female orgasm.
Orgasmic meditation (OM) is a wellness practice that claims to help singles and couples reach a deeper level of connectedness with themselves - and each other - by harnessing the power of the female orgasm.
The classes take place privately with an OM practitioner to guide the meditation. Women can either see the practitioner alone, or couples can attend together.
The practice involves bringing the woman to orgasm (either through masturbation, if she is alone, or through her partner's stimulation). The intimate, meditative approach is said to induce intense orgasm in a way that helps both parties achieve "more connection, vitality, pleasure, and meaning in every aspect of their lives".
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
The practice itself is simple, specific and repeatable, and involves a woman removing her underwear and lying down.
Then, her partner will sit beside her and "lightly and deliberately" stroke her clitoris for 15 minutes.
Justine Dawson, who is the director of OneTaste, reveals to the Daily Mail that she believes the attraction for orgasmic meditation is that it can offer a more conscious approach to sex and relationships.
Admittedly lying on the floor engaging in quite a personal activity while somebody watches does sound pretty terrifying. However, the mindfulness part is designed to zone all of that out.
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"Every OM is set up the same way so participants can stop thinking, and instead follow the feeling, listen to their bodies, and be present," adds Dawson.
"When it comes to discussions of orgasm, relationship and connection, I believe that most people are shy. But people come to the class regardless, because they know that good things take practice and just like your health or career, it's worth putting time and effort into your sex and relationships, even if it means being a little uncomfortable!"
And it's important, too. As Nicole Daedone, the entrepreneur behind OneTaste, finely puts it in her TED talk: "The female orgasm is vital for every single woman on the planet."
While it might sound a bit "out there", since starting up in the US, orgasmic meditation has now grown to the point where there are now over 10,000 practitioners worldwide - 2,000 of which are in the UK alone.
What's also interesting is that the classes attract mixed clientele - anything from couples in their early 20s, to people in their 70s and 80s.
"[It's a mixture of] Singles and couples," reveals Dawson. "Some couples have been together for a year, others for 30 years. There are all kinds of professional backgrounds - doctors, teachers, programmers, managers, artists, therapists.
Story continues below...
But there is one downfall - the cost.
Classes can set you back by £195, which includes a four-session pass to the local orgasm practice club - a bit more pricey than your average yoga session.
But Dawson believes it's worth the money: "We're ready for a different approach," she says. "One that is more conscious. People want information on how to do that. And we offer it openly."
[H/T Daily Mail]
