Tantra: The Art of Mind-blowing Sex

Until I discovered this book, I had spent some months trying to find out whether Tantra was an excuse for group sex (not interested) or a means to higher pleasures (very interested).

Sampson wrote the book after experiencing Tantra herself and realising its potential. She concentrates on a description of the Tantric approach and how she felt about it and she provides many examples and views from others who have tasted this lifestyle. Don't buy the book if you are simply looking for nudy pictures - try a top shelf mag instead. I would suggest the book is especially beneficial for women who are nervous about trying Tantra - don't worry though chaps, there is plenty of material for us.

For me, it was the first time I had seen the subject presented pragmatically, objectively and with an injection of humour that hinted at the potential that Tantra could have for all of us.

It was sufficient to tempt me to try Tantra for the first time. Well done Val!


Concise and refreshing   January 17, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

The book strikes a good balance between sex and emotion. The first chapter deals with the more spiritual aspects of Tantra, then moves onto male/female sexual geography. The book then deals with women/men and Tantra then "Solo Tantra". It finishes off with more excercises both spiritual and physical(dealing with some common problems too), including sensual food and massage. This isn't a "relationship book" and their isn't any social phsychology involved, its based on the premise of sexual healing..and i have to say as a man...it was a great start.


Tantra opens new doors   August 20, 2002
48 out of 50 found this review helpful

I had heard about Tantra and was pretty sceptical, the whole idea seemed a bit weird. But I also felt there had to be more to a sex life that was basically dull. Val Sampson's brilliant book has helped rejuvenate my sex life in a very real way. Fortunately, Tantra is based on ancient oriental practise so it no weirder than yoga ... in fact I feel sorry for people who don't know about Tantra. That is sad and wasteful. What I liked most about this book is that it put me at ease with something that I frankly felt very uncomfortable about and I'm reaping the rewards. I am not in a relationship at the moment and it doesn't matter. I have a brilliant sex life and am ready to share a brilliant sex life when my next relationship happens. The book simply and warmly takes one through the basic steps, nothing judgemental, just a superb writing style and excellently laid out. My hope is that Tantra becomes widely practised so that so many more people go around with big smiles on their faces. This superb book I think is the best of the ones I looked at and by far the best as an introductory book.