OM meditation, or Orgasmic Meditation, has been around for a while but it’s gaining converts since Nicole Daedone’s 2011 TED Talk. Daedone is the author of Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of Female Orgasm and founder of One Taste, the San Francisco home-base of OM meditation. In a nutshell, Orgasmic Meditation is a 15-minute targeted clit massage. In a group setting, “nests” are set up around the room, the woman undresses from the waist down and her partner, usually a man and possibly a stranger (chosen by the woman), does the stroking. As Daedone says, “OM is a source of power — a well from which to draw energy. It’s profound, yet simple and you can have it whether you are single or coupled.”
If the idea of getting that up-close and personal with a room of strangers is a bit daunting, you can opt for a private session or watch a tutorial from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Though most devotees would say shedding your inhibitions and participating in the group experience is key. And here are eight reasons why you and your partner need to get in on the OM meditation action.
1. Get in Touch with Your Body
Yes, it’s called Orgasmic Meditation but it’s not a goal-oriented practice; the emphasis is on being in the moment and paying attention to your physical sensations. It’s a uniquely no-pressure situation for women to discover what feels good without having to perform in any way.
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2. Get Your Partner in Touch with Your Body
While you’re discovering what feels good to you, so is your partner. OM meditation is the perfect opportunity to give instructions without worrying about bruising his (or her) ego.
3. Deeper Communication
While you are encouraged to focus on your clitoris and tell your partner what feels good, your partner also must focus on your clitoris and tell you what he or she is doing and where they will be touching you.
4. Greater Intimacy
Spending 15 minutes exploring your clitoris with your partner and learning to communicate openly leads to deep intimacy.
5. Release Inhibitions
Many (probably most) women find the thought of taking their pants off, having their lady parts scrutinized and possibly orgasming surrounded by strangers terrifying. But there’s a reason this practice has such a devoted following. Once you release your inhibitions in a judgement free place, just imagine the possibilities.
6. Increased Confidence
Clits can be complicated and mysterious to men and women. Learning to let go and explore yours with your partner makes you both more confident in the sack.
7. De-Stress
Nicole Daedone advocates daily OM meditation as an amazing stress reliever.
8. Better & More Sex
Less stress, more confidence, greater intimacy and lower inhibitions can lead to only one thing. Lots and lots of frequent and fantastic sex!
