COMMON SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND PREMATURE EJACULATION
Erection issues are a common, and deeply personal challenge, that affect many men.
There are widespread cultural taboos that often prevent men from talking about sexual dysfunctions such as Erectile Dysfunction (ED), being able to get and maintain an erection, and Premature Ejaculation (PE), ejaculating sooner than planned.
This is now improving, thanks to the support of men’s health magazines and social media. There’s also greater recognition of the pressure that many men face to ‘perform’ sexually, and the emotional impact and strain on intimate relationships that can result from erection difficulties.
Short term fixes are now easily available in the form of medication, such as Viagra, and anaesthetic creams. However, these approaches usually treat the surface symptoms, rather than addressing root causes of ED and PE, and they can also affect sensitivity during love-making.
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However, the Tantric and Taoist (Ancient Chinese) sciences of sexuality have successfully supported men with erectile health and long-term vitality for hundreds of years.
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HOW CAN TANTRIC MASSAGE THERAPY TREAT ERECTILE ISSUES?
Tantric Healing Bodywork is a unique holistic approach which combines specialist bodywork, therapeutic pelvic massage, and coaching, based on authentic Tantric-Taoist practices.
There are usually both physical and psychological factors which create difficulty in maintaining an erection, or cause rapid ejaculation. Sessions focus on both aspects by identifying underlying causes, and then looking at ways to address them.
Erection difficulties can result in stressful feelings such as shame, inadequacy, ‘performance’ anxiety, and deep frustration. Whilst talking therapies can help, Tantric Healing Bodywork uses a ‘somatic’ (body-based) approach, which creates space for the client to feel, express and find resolution through the physical body and touch.
Many bodywork therapies avoid the pelvic genital area. However, the client's whole body is addressed during Tantric-Taoist bodywork sessions (as agreed during the client consent process).
TANTRIC TREATMENT FOR ERECTION ISSUES:
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- THERAPEUTIC LINGAM AND TESTICLE MASSAGE
Lingam massage (‘lingam’ is the traditional Sanskrit word for penis) is often offered during sessions to optimise the blood circulation needed for healthy erections. The genitals are no different from any other part of the body, with fascia and muscles that require regular treatment. Tantric and Taoist therapeutic techniques are used to help clear stagnation in the flow of blood and lymph. This is particularly important for men as they get older, to help maintain erectile health.
- THERAPEUTIC PROSTATE MASSAGE
Prostate Massage has traditionally been used as a Tantric-Taoist treatment for both ED and PE. This gentle therapeutic massage helps to release internal tension, which is very common in men, and often caused by daily stress. Internal physical tension can affect the optimal functioning of the prostate gland, and also creates pressure to ejaculate quickly. Regular Prostate massage can also support long term Prostate health. It’s a great way to combat high stress levels, as clients feel very relaxed afterwards.
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- TREATING PELVIC FLOOR ISSUES
Tension in the muscles and fascia of the pelvic floor (PF) can affect a man's ability to manage his erection. If you work out a lot, then you may well have unaddressed PF tension. Conversely, many men have laxity, and need to strengthen their PF muscles. Therapeutic PF massage is offered as a specialist feature of Tantric Healing Bodywork, whilst many other holistic therapies exclude this area of the body.
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- BOOSTING VITAL SEXUAL LIFE-FORCE ENERGY
Physical exhaustion, stress and illness can have a significant impact on libido and erection. The treatment of erectile issues includes deeply relaxing massage to target stress and tension in the body. and to activate ‘feel good’ hormones and endorphins for emotional wellbeing.
Tantric Somatic Education is a key part of erectile health sessions, and includes learning how to activate and harness sexual energy (‘Jing Chi’) to create and maintain healthy erections, and to improve overall sexual energy levels. Clients can also learn how to separate orgasm from ejaculation, to bring vital life-force energy into all parts of their body and become multi-orgasmic.
- A CONFIDENTIAL SPACE TO TALK
Sessions begin with lengthy consultation, as many men don’t have a confidential space to talk about the impact of sexual and intimacy issues. Clients complete a confidential questionnaire before coming to the session, and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their personal situation.
- SUPPORT FOR UNDERLYING TRAUMA
Many men have experienced inappropriate touch, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, domestic violence, or bullying growing up, and this can have a direct impact on sex and intimacy later in life. Kate Elena is a Certified Trauma Aware Practitioner. In situations of extreme trauma, clients are also asked to work with a trusted talking therapist for additional support alongside Tantric Healing Bodywork sessions.
- PORNOGRAPHY AND ERECTION ISSUES
Some men who watch a lot of porn can become de-sensitised in the genital area, with sexual experiences taking place more in their mind than the physical body. Touch, awareness, and breath work techniques can help to reactivate neural pathways to the genital area and bring back healthy erection responses.
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HOW TO BOOK A SESSION
Please see the Treatments for Men page for details of the length and cost of in-person sessions.
You can also Contact Kate Elena directly with a personal enquiry.
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NOTE: WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
It’s important to see a doctor if you’ve been experiencing erection difficulties for more than a few weeks. Diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, prostate disease, and some medical treatments and medications can cause erectile issues, so please seek professional medical advice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please visit the FAQ's page for more information about Kate Elena's sessions.
DISCLAIMER
Tantric Healing Bodywork is a Holistic Therapy, and Kate Elena does not diagnose, treat or cure medical issues.