This academic book by American and other scholars explores historical, textual, and social questions relating to the position and experience of women and gay people in the Buddhist world from India and Tibet to Sri Lanka, China, and Japan. It focuses on four key areas:
And it covers Buddhism's entire history, from its origins to the present day. The result of original and innovative research, the authors offer new perspectives on the history of the attitudes toward, and of the self-perception of, women in both ancient and modern Buddhist societies.
They explore key social issues such as abortion, they examine the use of rhetoric and symbols in Buddhist texts and cultures, and they discuss the neglected subject of Buddhism and homosexuality (from pandakas and pederasty). (Edited by Jose Ignacio Cabezón)
Pseudohermaphroditism leads to "intersex" (the "I" in LGBTQIA+ acronym, showing an unbelievable spectrum of biological sexuality and phenotypic gender expression).
Biology and hormones are a strange thing we share with plants. Yes, plants have hormones, too, as do animals. There are, for example, intersex pigs on Vanuatu, the island of kava kava, a recreational drug plant. Are the "Lotus-eaters" on this island, as mentioned in ancient Greece.
MYTHOLOGY: In Homer's epic, The Odyssey, Book IX, Odysseus tells how adverse north winds blew him and his men off course: "I was driven thence by foul winds for a space of 9 days upon the sea, but on the tenth day we reached the land of the Lotus-eaters, who live on a food [the "intoxicating pepper" kava, Piper methysticum?] that comes from a kind of flower. Here we landed to take in fresh water, and our crews got their mid-day meal on the shore near the ships. When they had eaten and drunk, I sent two of my company to see what manner of men the people of the place might be...." More
The Buddhist term pandaka refers to non-normative gender expression in ancient times. It might be translated as "pervert" but also crossdresser, transsexual, transgender, gay, lesbian, tomboy, effeminate male, butch female, sodomite, receptive males, active females, hermaphrodite, bisexual...or an intersex person to the extent such individuals were understood in ancient India, Southeast Asia, and surrounding areas.
INTERSEX people are those born with any of several sex characteristics, including chromosome patterns, gonads, or genitals that, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, "do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies" [1, 2]. The opposite of intersex is endosex ["cisgender"], which describes persons born with sex characteristics that are seen as typically male or female at birth [3]. More
Everyone knows ladies get "hysterical," right? They used to suffer from melancholy (chronic depression) and the nerves (high anxiety). It was so bad, husbands would complain to family doctors, who took matters into their own hands ("pelvic massages") -- until they developed repetitive work injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome). So one industrious quack medical professional got to work in his lab until he invented a wonder device (ad*lt toy) that changed the world. Only that's not how it happened! But we all believe it. Why? It was bad research that spread like wildfire. As with all things, there's a germ (speck) of truth to it. It's not so salacious as we've been led to believe. Sex historian Dr. Esme Louise James (esmeljames.com), explains what really happened.
(The Daily Show)
March 14, 2025: Desi Lydic schools us on bras, female veterans, childbirth, and onscreen orgasms in this collection of favorite “Hist-Her-y” moments. #DailyShow #WomensHistory #Comedy.
Hey, if women can't trust men, and that's a big if, what if women were kind to women?
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Eve Libertine and Gee Vaucher talk about Crass; Desi Lydic, The Daily Show, March 14, 2025, Women's History Month; Conan "ConeBone69" O'Brien; Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Ashley Wells, Crystal Q., Sheldon S. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
(Library of Tehuti) Oct. 6, 2024: Learn about the hidden power of female sexual energy and discover its importance in spiritual growth and consciousness expansion.
This video delves into ancient wisdom from Tantric and Taoist traditions, revealing the sacred nature of the yoni and its potential for spiritual evolution.
00:00 Just as important
01:15 Sacred yoni gate
04:37 Female tantrika
07:45 Sexual kung fu
Understand the concept of the "Sacred Yoni Gate" and how it serves as a cosmic antenna for creation. Explore practical techniques for cultivating and circulating sexual energy, including Tantric practices and sexual kung fu.
Discover how to separate orgasm from ejaculation. Practice ovarian breathing. Use sexual energy for healing and manifestation.
This video offers empowering knowledge for women seeking to tap into their innate divine feminine power and use it for spiritual ascension.
🌀 Whether one is new to these concepts or an experienced practitioner, this video provides valuable insights into the mystical essence of female sexuality and its role in cosmic evolution.
🌀 All artwork is illustrated and designed by the Library of Tehuti Team. 🌀
For problems or inquiries about this video, please contact: libraryoftehuti@gmail.com. Thank once again for presence and engagement.
📚 SOURCES
Chia, Mantak, and Maneewan Chia. Healing Love through the Tao: Cultivating Female Sexual Energy. Destiny Books, 1986.
Camphausen, Rufus C. The Yoni: Sacred Symbol of Female Creative Power. Inner Traditions, 1996.
Douglas, Nik, and Penny Slinger. Sexual Secrets: The Alchemy of Ecstasy. Destiny Books, 1999.
Mumford, Jonn. Ecstasy Through Tantra. Llewellyn Publications, 2002.
Richardson, Diana. Tantric Orgasm for Women. Destiny Books, 2004.
Abrams, Jeremiah. The Shadow in the Sheets: Sacred Sexuality in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. Park Street Press, 2000.
There are many so-called “gaps” when it comes to women’s health: the knowledge gap, credibility gap, pain gap, and more. There is also what some social science researchers and sex experts call the “orgasm gap” or “pleasure gap.”
Sex can be a big point of contention and even disappointment for women. Buddhistmindfulness helps. Studies have shown that while men in heterosexual relationships climax around 80% of the time during sexual encounters, that percentage drops significantly for women having sex with men.
Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters -- And How to Get It
This book has 4.6 out of 5 stars with 630 ratings. It's a winner of the 2019 Consumer Book of the Year Award and 2021 Media Award.
Awards have also been received from two major sexuality organizations to recognize it as the best book for promoting sexual health -- first given by the Society for Sex Therapy and Research and second by the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health.
Studies published in scientific journals show that women who read this book orgasm more, have more arousal, and less pain, improve their body image, and become more sexually satisfied. Men learn how to pleasure women and become better sexual communicators.
It finally happened! - Really? - Yeah, with sports
Sex expert Dr. Mintz (drlauriemintz.com) explains: We've been thinking about sex all wrong. Mainstream media, movies, and porn have taught us that "sex = venis + pagina," and everything else is just secondary.
Standard penetration is how men most reliably achieve orgasm. The problem is, women don't orgasm this way. As women we've separated our most reliable route to orgasm -- clitoral stimulation -- from how we feel we should orgasm, penetration. Hey, it's science. As a result, we've created a pleasure gap between women and men:
50% of 18-35-year-old women say they have trouble reaching orgasm with a partner
64% of women vs 91% of men said they had an orgasm at their last sexual encounter
55% of men vs. 4% of women say they usually reach orgasm during first-time hookup sex.
We're American; let's talk about it.
In Becoming Cliterate, University of Florida Professor of Psychology and Human Sexuality Laurie Mintz exposes the broader cultural problem that's perpetuating this gap and what we can do about it.
Pulling together evidence from biology, sociology, linguistics, and sex therapy into one comprehensive, accessible, and prescriptive book, Becoming Cliterate features:
Cultural and historical analysis of female orgasm (spoiler: the problem's been going on for ages)
An anatomy section (it's all custom under the hood)
Proven techniques for cliterate sex (it starts with training the sex organ between our ears)
A comprehensive final chapter for men (because one doesn't have to have a clitoris to be cliterate)
Author Dr. Laurie Mintz, PhD, sex expert
By dispelling the lies, misunderstandings, and myths that have been holding us back, Becoming Cliterate tackles both personal and political problems and replaces them with updated outlooks and practical skills needed to change our collective [American] perspective on sex.
It's time to finally tell women and men how to have satisfying experiences in bed that benefit both parties.
The revolution is cuming -- and Becoming Cliterate offers a radical, simple solution to progress and pleasure for all. More + AUDIO CLIP
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