Does sex play a part in the spiritual journey?

Sex and spirituality are separate worlds for some, but for others are deeply intertwined. When you look into it, there are so many ideas about the link between these two subjects: semen retention, tantra, abstinence, twin flames—but the real question is: What do we do about it?

Just like in every other aspect of life, the key lies in your state of mind. How often do you think about sex? Are your thoughts consumed by performance anxiety or self-consciousness? Do you feel driven by desire, unable to resist it, or can you observe it and choose how to respond? The ability to witness your triggers without being controlled by them is a sign of spiritual growth.

Sex isn’t about achieving a goal or performing for others. It’s about being present, fully immersed in every sensation, without letting your mind dictate the experience. This is the same for every single experience that you have, not just sex. 

Ultimately, sex is as much a part of the spiritual path as all of your experiences, not because of how or with whom it happens, but because it can deepen your awareness and connection with yourself. When approached with mindfulness, sex can reveal profound truths about your inner state, allowing you to deeply immerse in a path of consciousness.