Self-pleasure can be an act of self-love, but did you know that ‘giving yourself a hand’ can be a way to re-direct your energy and reach your goals?

Masturbation is a tool with many applications

Whether you ‘Jack-off’ or ‘diddle the Skittle’, (thank you Peaches) masturbation is a multi-purpose pursuit.

A little ‘downstairs DJ-set’ can fulfill a physical need by temporarily quieting our urges—scratch an itch, so to speak. We can further use it to calm our nerves, gain focus, or relax.

I find a round of ‘double-clicking’ to be a great sleeping aid, and often do it to wind down my buzzing brain after a long day.

A perk of freelancing from home is that you can take a small ‘detour’ to ‘orbit Venus’ between big tasks, or to un-frazzle when you’re stressed out.

Tap into your potential

Another euphemism for masturbating, ‘tapping into your potential’ is more spot-on than most are aware of. In my recent article, Create With Your Libido—Fuck With Your Creativity, I touch on how all of our vital energy springs from the same source; our libido gives birth to all life, as well as to our passions and artistic expressions.But, how can we utilize and direct this energy consciously?

How I discovered chakra masturbation

When I first did this, I thought I was inventing something ‘silly’ on my own, but I later found that using masturbation to heal is nothing new. Various resources on Tanta and sex magick touch on the topic, yet, there doesn’t seem to be a set method for it.

My own approach was developed through experimentation around what works for me, so by sharing, I invite you to interpret and use it in whatever way makes sense to you.

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What is sexual energy transmutation?

I stumbled upon the concept of energy transmutation at a time when I was in the process of letting go and changing things around, in the aftermath of a big, life-changing event.

I, then, become occupied with the idea of alchemically transforming my painful experiences into something beautiful—to “gold”. This was ultimately what led me to start writing as well.

Transmutation is defined by the dictionary as “a change into another nature, substance, form, or condition,” and alchemy is “any seemingly magical process of transforming or combining elements into something new”.

When I use the two terms in relation to my work with sexual energy and healing, as well as for my creative and artistic work, I’m referring to the action of transforming something that is already there; something mundane, into something useful—or even divine.

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In order to make personal changes, you need self-awareness

To transform anything, you must first do a bit of soul-searching: What needs to change? Why? How? And into what?

Through my own process, I realized a few things about myself: I possess a well of sexual passion, but was lacking vitality in my practical and professional life. Parallel, I have infinite confidence in the abundance of my sexual energy and the utmost faith that connection and intimacy flow in my direction.

Opposite, I’d been stuck in a scarcity mindset around everything to do with monetary success and even basic security.

I traced the cause back to past events and my upbringing. Believing so firmly that all life force is connected, the idea of shifting parts of my sexual energy towards the healing of my damaged relationship with money, made perfect sense to me.

I figured that if I could adapt the same abundance mindset about money that I naturally have about sex and intimacy, I could help steer myself in the right direction.

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Manifest abundance?

I must point out that I’m not someone who believes that “thinking positive thoughts is going to make everything come to me”. Instead, I lean towards the idea that “good things come to those who work their asses off and never give up”. Add some talent and a dash of luck, and you’re on your way—still, with no guarantee.

I believe in manifestation to the point where I’m sure that self-destructive beliefs won’t do us any good: If we can eliminate the subconscious blockages that hold us back, we’re better equipped to succeed—when we work hard.

There’s no magical, overnight way to ‘sex’ ourselves into wealth and power (I wish), but we can connect with our vital energy and point it in the direction of our goals.

The saying goes that “where energy flows, attention goes”, and this, I’m convinced of.

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How to chakra masturbate

1. Familiarize yourself with the chakras

If you know what they are, you can skip this step. If not, gaining a basic idea of the chakra system is recommended.

Simply put, chakras are nodes that transmit energy throughout the body. We have seven of them, starting at the base of the spine. Like electric nodes, every other chakra has a masculine (+) and feminine (–) charge.

In the chart below, you see their names in Sanskrit, as well as their assigned colors and symbols.