Gay Tantra

by William Schindler

Sex and spirituality are two topics guaranteed to arouse strong feelings in gay-identified persons because of the history of religious persecution of gay people. Many of us were taught explicitly or implicitly that sex, especially gay sex, is the opposite of spirituality. Gay popular culture thrives in the senses, be it opera, disco, or leather. Furthermore, our sensuality is deeply rooted in homoeroticism, in the inescapable fact that we inhabit bodies likely to be erotically stimulating to ourselves. We need a spirituality that works with our sensuality, not against it. Traditional Hindu Tantra offers us exactly this type of spirituality. GAY TANTRA reveals how traditional Hindu Tantra may be adapted to serve the unique spiritual aptitudes and needs of gay-identified persons of any gender. The book demonstrates how a fully integrated gay identity can be a positive aid in the quest for enlightenment.

Genres: Nonfiction

210 pages, Paperback

First published April 23, 2001

Reviews

[Steven Voorhees · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I grow and mature as a Gay man, I want to learn about Tantra. Tantra (or Tantric) is a mind-body connection that increases energy and leads to huge emotional/physical payoffs -- get the picture? :-) Schindler details how Tantra can positively fill and shape a Gay man's life. A blend of the spiritual and sexual, both GAY TANTRA and tantric practice itself deepen one's religious faith. And faith in one's self. Schindler's prose is affirming. While he references negative things LGBTers face (hate, fear, rejection), he uses them as constructive flashpoints to remind Gay people the pain that emanates from such negativity can be flushed out by tantra and the spirit. Schindler embraces the Gay nature and encourages the reader to tap their magnificent inner tiger as they progress through the vivacious and verdant jungle known as life.

[Gylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dense and beautiful. Schindler points the way for gay men as we find our truest selves.