If I ask you what provides an out-of-body experience of bliss, the answer would likely be the orgasm achieved through sex—a sensation many people crave. The drawback is that it can become compulsive. This compulsion to experience bliss can drive individuals to engage in unattractive behaviors, not only with their partners but also with others.

When the goal of intimacy extends beyond sensory pleasure to encompass liberation (mukti) and ultimately salvation (moksha), it can be considered tantric sex, often misunderstood in the West.

Tantric sex suits those who do not distinguish between the fabulous and the filthy. To embrace their true limitless identity, they must navigate through the limitations of maya. Maya not only binds but also has the potential to liberate, earning the name Mukteshwari—the one who liberates from both...