Hey you all. Do you find any similarity between Tantra and Cuddle Comfort? If so, what are some similarities or differences between the two from your experience?
As I understand it, while tantra encompasses multiple things, it tends to be associated with sex. Cuddling is intended to be purely platonic, so that is a pretty major difference.
That is also my understanding of it, @WriterGF
However, please explain the platonic aspect of it @RenaissanceEQ because, of course, you wouldn't post this topic in the CC forums if it actually is purely sexual, right?
I only know one thing about tantra, which is that the famous sex part is only one very tiny corner of it. The association of tantra and sex is a modern European invention.
Wikipedia has plenty to say.
Tantra at its core is about energy exchange, and absolutely can be practiced platonically - but like with cuddling in general and other arts & modalities before it, the misunderstanding and stereotypes can make it really difficult to find safe ways to explore it now.
I think cuddling can enhance a tantric yoga practice (yoga isn't just physical poses, but the "yoking" of mind, body, and spirit - literal translation is to yoke, or to join together), and that someone versed in tantra and other energy practices can bring something extra to a platonic cuddle.
Unnecessarily antagonistic. - JoyfulHeart [Moderator]
