In tantra, we connect with our partner on a personal level. We also connect with the universal sexual chi or energy that is in our partner's body as an energetic life force. One way to do this is through the lingam massage. Yes, this is a fancy name for a hand job. But it's done with more thoughtfulness, respect, care, and desire to bring selfless pleasure to your partner.
A lingam massage is a tantric sex practice focused on massaging the penis. Unlike your average hand job, the lingam massage involves not only massaging and stroking the penis but can also incorporate more advanced techniques, including the testicles, perineum, and the prostate (aka the Sacred Spot) as well. The lingam massage isn't about having one orgasm and being done. Instead, it's about trying to feel more and more pleasure that will become waves of multiple orgasms throughout the massage. Yes, multiple orgasms aren't just for people with clitorises!
Lingam is the Sanskrit word for penis and loosely translates to "wand of light." In tantra philosophy, we approach the lingam from a place of the utmost love and respect, the same way we approach the yoni, or vagina. (The yoni massage might be considered the equivalent of the lingam massage, just performed on people with vaginas.) When you bring your partner pleasure through their "wand of light," you are filled with that same energy or light in a conscious exchange of energy in giving and receiving pleasure.
Lingam massage is a practice that truly honors the penis and those who have them. We do it to give them pleasure. There is also a tremendous amount of sexual energy or chi in a person's penis, and learning how to stimulate and circulate it is very powerful. When I went to India to study tantra and yoga, I was shocked at first to see statues of the Shiva lingam that represented the God Shiva. For most people, it represents a state of meditation. But for ancient tantric practitioners, this held a secret meaning: that this powerful God energy was in the penis, which was thought to contain the most masculine essence concentrated in one place.
Lingam massage can be done two ways: by the penis owner on their own via tantric masturbation, or with a partner via tantric massage. It can be an independent act or foreplay to intercourse. For those who want to use this sacred practice for masturbation and energy cultivation, follow the same instructions below on yourself:
Breathing is what separates tantra from regular sex. While you give your partner the lingam massage, remember to breathe the Bliss Breath: Receive their energy of arousal and pleasure on the inhale, and send them loving energy on the exhale.
Before you start the lingam massage, tune into your partner by engaging in the Bliss Breath together. Just taking a few breaths at the same time will put you both at ease and match your biorhythms. While you give them the massage, keep reminding them to breathe deeply, relax, and receive all the good feelings.
Use your favorite massage oil (I prefer coconut oil because it smells yummy) to oil the shaft of the penis and the testicles. Start by sliding your hands up and down the thighs before getting to the good stuff. This will also make your partner feel more relaxed. Compliment them on something you like about what you're seeing and touching.
Move on to the testicles. Gently, slowly massage them. You can use your fingernails gently on the testicles, or pull them slightly. You can also cup them in your hands and fondle them in the palm of your hand.
The Sacred Spot is the prostate, which is a walnut-size gland located between the bladder and the penis. When stimulated properly, it is very pleasurable. You can access the prostate either internally (by inserting your fingers or a prostate massage sex toy into the anus) or externally (through massaging the outside without penetration).
If your partner isn't experienced with prostate massage, start externally. To find the sacred spot, look for an indentation somewhere between the size of a pea and a walnut midway between the testicles and the anus. Push gently inward. Be careful to go slowly and let your partner guide you in terms of pressure.
When you hit the right spot, massage it by pushing in with your fingers or knuckles, then backing off and pushing in again. You can also use a circular massage motion. If your partner is especially hairy, use more oil so you can get to the area more easily. Or better yet, ask them if you can shave them for easier access.
Ask your penis partner if they're interested in taking the prostate massage to the next level with an internal massage. If they're game, you'll want to loosen up their anus with massage oil. Start by massaging the outside of the anus with your fingers in a slow, smooth, and gentle circular motion. Don't insert a finger without permission. Ask if they're ready for more.
To end the massage, you can allow your partner to climax with an ejaculation orgasm or move on to intercourse. If your partner is practicing semen retention, you can have them hold all their juices as they learn to transmute the orgasm from the genitals into full-body energy orgasms.
Before the massage, make sure to take time to set your intentions and create an open mindset. Doing this can help establish the emotional mood of the massage and allow you to enjoy the experience as something both spiritual and sexual.
When you feel an orgasm approaching, or you notice that your partner is close to orgasming, take a moment to pull back and focus on another area. You can continue this practice, called edging, throughout the massage for as long as you or your partner enjoys it.
According to some research in a 2016 review, certain sexual experiences are thought to invoke a trance-like state. With lingam massage, the full-body pleasure that one experiences is often enough to reach that state, which can feel more spiritual than sexual.
A lingam massage (Sanskrit: लङ्ग, phallus)[1] is a type of tantric massage that primarily focuses on the male genitalia.[2][3] It is the male equivalent of a Yoni massage.[3] Although sexual in nature, the goal of the massage is not to experience an orgasm.[4] According to Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, M.D., the aim of the massage is "...arousal and the connection between two people while focusing on erogenous zones."[4] Massage oils are frequently used in order to reduce friction and increase sensation.[citation needed] Lingam massage may also allow the recipient to experience multiple orgasms.[3]
Lingam Massage is a type of tantric penis massage that was developed in my home country of Germany in the 70s by Andro Andreas Rothe, founder of Diamond Lotus Tantra Lounge in Berlin. The technique was further developed by pioneers like Joseph Kramer, Mantak Chia, and many others.
When are you going to do it? You should probably set at least 3 hours aside. Will you be able to ensure privacy during the massage? Do you have everything you need? Do you need to learn any additional skills first?
Many receivers, after years and years of masturbation, may have developed an imprinted habit towards the standard thrusting technique. Meaning, they grip the penis hard and move with an up-and-down motion. Or, they might even have an addiction to the dangerous Death Grip. Lingam massage is about unraveling these ingrained mechanics in order to heighten sensitivity and expand energy.
Now, change up the tempo of the massage by slowing down and moving into a meditative moment. Circle the tip of your thumb and index finger in both directions around the frenulum of the penis, which is located just underneath the head.
I encourage all couples to learn this beautiful and sacred exchange. In eastern countries, as well as in some European countries, this massage is performed in setting similar to our massage therapist offices here in the US. Here is the US this type of massage normally is not allowed to be performed by a massage therapist. This does not mean that you as an individual or couple cannot learn this sacred technique to perform at home. I encourage you to do so; to open up to a more profound experience and connection with yourself and loved one.
Yoni and Lingam massages are tantric sexual techniques that can aid in your slow sex experience. This is an excellent way to focus your energy on your spouse and get to know their body, mind, and sexuality on an intimate level.
Once she is sufficiently relaxed, you can start working on more primary erogenous zones. You can try massaging the belly and lower abdomen. This can facilitate blood flow to the pelvic region. Alternate between light strokes and massages.
Yoni and Lingam massages are a great way to deepen your intimacy with your spouse. In actual practice, they may look a lot like manual stimulation (which they are). However, the core is an attitude of love and respect and mindfulness. The goal is to learn more about your spouse and become more connected through the pleasure you experience. The goal is not an orgasm, but a coming together of two people into one.
This workshop is a hands-on and in-depth introduction to the techniques, mindsets, and practices of Tantric genital massage. Learn new techniques of touch, learn the mindset of intention, and allow yourself to disconnect the physical release from the pleasure of touch as your partner learns by guided practice with you as the model.
Q: Do I need to bring a partner?
A: Please bring a partner with whom you would be comfortable within a sexually charged environment, with at least one vulva (yoni) or penis (lingam) for the matching class. If you wish to attend but do not have a partner, feel free to share the event in other FB groups or within your group of friends. We WON'T pair up people for this event.
Q: What will be my level of privacy and interaction with others?
A: You will perform the workshop exercises with your paired partner. You will be in a sexually charged environment, with yourself and other participants practising genital massage in pairs. You will not be expected to physically interact with anyone outside of your paired partner.