The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Dr. Judy Kuriansky (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1592572960 | ISBN-13: 978-1592572960 | Publication Date: December 7, 2004 | Edition: 2

Uncover the sacred side of sex—with this second edition of the bestselling guide.

In this updated, fully illustrated second edition of the bestselling book, Dr. Judy Kuriansky—a certified associate Ipsalu Tantra Teacher—uncovers every aspect of this ancient practice. From the sacred beliefs behind Tantra and Tantric loving to the practice of Tantric techniques, this book includes a new chapter on sacred sex, an updated chapter on Tantra rituals, the author’s own Tantric sex therapy technique, tips from world-renowned Tantric experts, and listings of national Tantra instructors and workshops.

• Fully illustrated
• Author is a tantric expert who has studied with pioneer Margot Anand
• A basic introduction to the principles of Tantra
• Tantric sex was recently featured in an episode of Sex and the City and in an article in New York magazine

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About the Author

Dr. Judy Kuriansky is a world-renowned clinical psychologist and sex therapist, radio advice host, TV personality, newspaper columnist, and author of five books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Healthy Relationship and Generation Sex.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2 edition (December 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592572960
• ISBN-13: 978-1592572960
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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74 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lets start here, May 9, 2003

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Irina Iacobescu (Dubai, UAE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex (Paperback)

If you are on this page and intend to buy this book it means that either you already know some things about tantra (in this case I suggest you to discover deeper meanings of tantric love by reading other books) or you want to make a change in your life and bring something new and meaningful. If this is the case, I think you are in the right place.

This book is written in a very clear, detailed and simple manner, so that everyone will understand what 'tantric sex' implies and what it means to live blissfully. You will learn about the different needs you and your partner have and know how to satisfy them. You will be given ideas and tips about how to improve communication and how to make your relationship grow and become 'one' with your partner.

You will find out that sex comes first from the heart and not from our hormones. It will make you realise that sexuality and spirituality are linked.

I am sure it will change your life for the better and it will be a good thing in your relationship. Reading this book will make you become more interested in this field and willing to discover new valences of what 'sex' can be.

71 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Idiot's Guide to Tantra Sex, March 19, 2002

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Nancy (Boca Raton, Fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex (Paperback)

I absoultely loved this book for the many practical suggestions given. It's written in terms a lay person can understand even if they've never read anything about Tantra. Not only does the author explain the complete scope of Tantra, she gives you quick blurps of things you can do to get started on a Tantric path. This book is written in a style that allows all readers to comprehend a concept which could truly save our world. People need love and often want to connect with their loved one in the deepest of intimate ways. Let's face it, we all want to know more about we can have magical sex but most of the time it feels like there is something missing, like there must be something more. You will learn what "the more" is. Sex is something we think about often but rarely have a place we can talk openly. How is one to learn those very things that could give you the kind of sex in your life that you desire? Reading this book has the potential to change your life in a big way.

If you find your attention wanders and you really aren't in to reading for long periods of time, you can pick up this book and read for as little as 5 minutes and get something out of it. I doubt you will be able to put it down after 5 minutes though because the content is stimulating and leaves you wanting to know more.

This book is written in a style which makes it possible for anyone to comprehend the concept of living Blissfully. It could help bring us to world peace if we could all learn how to come from our hearts. It will teach us how to make love from our hearts. It will also help woman overcome old programing that sex might be anything less than our birthright. This book truly makes the connection between sexuality and spirituality. WOW

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tantra 101, March 2, 2006

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OmSandi (Cliffside Park, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This book is easy to follow and gets you started in the tantric practice easily. The content is sequenced in a way that flows, and actually makes it easy to follow through the learning stages. Dr. Judy doesn't leave out the spiritual part, neither does she overwhelm you with it, as I've seen in other Tantra books that are a bit "hippie" and over the top. Spirituality is very much a part of this book, though understated.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a Tantra book by Dr. Judy - I have been a fan of hers since the '90s when she was on Love Phones. I had no idea she had any knowledge of Tantra. I love the way she breaks down the concepts - easy to digest for the greenest of novices, but with enough interesting content to feed the more knowledgable readers. Kudos to Dr. Judy for bringing Tantra to mainstream America :)
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Re: the guy complaining that this is not "real" Tantra: this books is meant to bring Tantra to the mainstream, not to get devotees to an ashram. Keeping that in mind, it fulfills its purpose.

As for the poorly-written, one-star reviews above, please note: the purpose of writing a review is for (guess what??) THE BOOK. That's why the guidelines say "Your review should focus on the book's content and context." You should not be reviewing Amazon's technical flaws or Dr. Judy's perceived character flaws here. Unfortunately reviews such as these lower the avg rating of books that deserve better, and all for nothing because they arent' even about the content. (My 2 cents)