Nature, Spirituality and Sex

[whosyerguy]

I am interested in people’s ideas/thoughts about connection of nature, spirituality and sex.

I have seen references to pagan cultures incorporating sexual rites into their religious rituals. I have heard vague references about Wiccan rituals involving sex.

I am interested in people's thoughts on the subject - either academic or personal.

As a child, I lived on a farm and would often go out into the woods and play in a creek. Both as a way to keep from soiling my clothes but also because I was a budding naturist, I would often strip. I loved it. It was sensual and somehow felt “right”.

Later as a teenager I would often go out, strip my clothes off and masturbate. I loved it. The whole thing seemed “bigger” than simply “wacking off“ in my bedroom.

Perhaps some of it was the simple excitement at being “in public”, but I am certain there was something more to it than that. Only as an adult have I recognized that there seemed to be something almost sacred about it.

As I am also quite interested in spirituality, I am curious if anyone has similar experiences. The idea of somehow mixing the three is very intriguing to me.

 

[Stephen62]

I am interested in people’s ideas/thoughts about connection of nature, spirituality and sex.

I have seen references to pagan cultures incorporating sexual rites into their religious rituals. I have heard vague references about Wiccan rituals involving sex.

I am interested in people's thoughts on the subject - either academic or personal.

As a child, I lived on a farm and would often go out into the woods and play in a creek. Both as a way to keep from soiling my clothes but also because I was a budding naturist, I would often strip. I loved it. It was sensual and somehow felt “right”.

Later as a teenager I would often go out, strip my clothes off and masturbate. I loved it. The whole thing seemed “bigger” than simply “wacking off“ in my bedroom.

Perhaps some of it was the simple excitement at being “in public”, but I am certain there was something more to it than that. Only as an adult have I recognized that there seemed to be something almost sacred about it.

As I am also quite interested in spirituality, I am curious if anyone has similar experiences. The idea of somehow mixing the three is very intriguing to me.

Hello

I am also very interested in this subject especially the idea of sexuality and spirituality as well as your accounts of being nude and close to nature. I would love to talk mode about this s well as the entire spiritual dimension to sexuality.

The ritual aspect to this is also very very interesting and indeed erotic. You mentioned Pagan societies - I do find this very very interesting indeed where sexuality and ritual sex is incorporated.

 

[SolarRay]

Ritualistic sexuality is also of interest to me. Particularly rites of the ancient world (both historic and fictional). There are lots of interesting tidbits throughout Ancient Greek and Roman texts.

For anyone that's interested, I have posted two stories that are in this vein -- "Feast of Dionysos" and "Ascent of the Mountain of Hedone" -- would love to discover more on this subject by other authors!

 

[tmmmbrrr]

I think there's something to it -- the linkage between nature and spirituality. Sex probably fits in there somehow too although it may be a stretch to equate most sex -- recreational sex -- with nature or spirit.

But who really knows? I've spent my share of time completely naked in nature -- with a partner and without -- and I get the connection between that and the many good feelings that come from it. I'm sure you know this, whosyerguy, but you were lucky to grow up on a farm and have woods to explore nature and yourself in. Really lucky. Good on you for making the most of it.

 

[Jada59]

I don't necessarily relate sex to nature but... I used to sunbathe in the nude and doing that really turned me on. For me spirituality relates to nature and also to sex. Ever had telepathic/astral projection sex with someone? Good stuff!

 

[whosyerguy]

I'm sure you know this, whosyerguy, but you were lucky to grow up on a farm and have woods to explore nature and yourself in. Really lucky. Good on you for making the most of it.

Thanks - yes - I suppose I was very lucky. I was a real life "Christopher Robin" with a "40 acre wood" that was all mine to play in. Building dams in the creek, swimming (more like wading really) , finding crawfish and playing "army".

It is strange that I somehow forgot how much of my childhood play also had bits of sexuality sprinkled in with it. It is a bit of a change of subject to go into that - but I will just reiterate that I found many reasons to take my clothes off when I was out in those woods. It somehow just all seemed connected. I didn't seem to realize I simply wanted to be naked so I worked it into my play.

(funny how often I got captured as Capt Kirk or a soldier and was forced to take off my clothes !)

 

[LadyJS]

I don't necessarily relate sex to nature but... I used to sunbathe in the nude and doing that really turned me on. For me spirituality relates to nature and also to sex. Ever had telepathic/astral projection sex with someone? Good stuff!

I had a yoga instructor years ago talk about this. He said you could reach different levels of enlightenment that would allow your consciousness to leave your body for periods of time, but it could only be achieved through years of disciplined meditation.

Personally I think he was spewing a line bullshit to try to impress people so he could laid but I could be wrong.

 

[SolarRay]

I had a yoga instructor years ago talk about this. He said you could reach different levels of enlightenment that would allow your consciousness to leave your body for periods of time, but it could only be achieved through years of disciplined meditation.

Personally I think he was spewing a line bullshit to try to impress people so he could laid but I could be wrong.

That sounds like Tantric sex. I suppose there's two categories here. One has to do with personal transformation through spiritually sacred sexuality (Tantra, etc.) and the other has to do with honoring internal and external forces in nature having to do with fertility (such as the various rites associated with fertility deities).

Whether or not you subscribe to the particular views and methodologies -- they all seem pretty fruitful bases for erotic stories to me.

In regards to nature, I think it's pretty common to feel some kind of "back to nature" sentiment when embracing nudism (or probably more appropriately here, "naturism"). I get this sense whenever I am engaged in nude activities outdoors (beaches, campgrounds, etc.) There is a sense of rejecting all the artificial things that obscure our sense of who and what we are at the root and in the flesh. It also leaves open the erotic potential of getting back in touch with the rawness of desire and attraction without being inhibited by many of the conditions of civilized encounters. Spirituality, nature, and sexuality are seen by some as intersecting at the point where we strip away all unnatural artifice, rediscover our roots, and acknowledge each other's bodies as sacred. Sometimes even viewing a sexual union as a symbolic restoration of a spiritual wholeness.

 

[whosyerguy]

In regards to nature, I think it's pretty common to feel some kind of "back to nature" sentiment when embracing nudism (or probably more appropriately here, "naturism"). I get this sense whenever I am engaged in nude activities outdoors (beaches, campgrounds, etc.) There is a sense of rejecting all the artificial things that obscure our sense of who and what we are at the root and in the flesh. It also leaves open the erotic potential of getting back in touch with the rawness of desire and attraction without being inhibited by many of the conditions of civilized encounters. Spirituality, nature, and sexuality are seen by some as intersecting at the point where we strip away all unnatural artifice, rediscover our roots, and acknowledge each other's bodies as sacred. Sometimes even viewing a sexual union as a symbolic restoration of a spiritual wholeness.

Well said.

 

[happyplayer]

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There is a massive contradiction in societies regarding sexuality and spirituality and our bodies. Older religions tended to look on the naked body as sinful and nudity as evil. There is no logic in this if you follow it through as God created us naked and the human body and all it's functions are a miracle of the highest order! We should enjoys God's creations and I feel it's wrong to hide the wonder that it is.
This is where I feel the contradiction is.
Just my penny's worth!
And this is why I get naked at every opportunity.

 

[Jada59]

I had a yoga instructor years ago talk about this. He said you could reach different levels of enlightenment that would allow your consciousness to leave your body for periods of time, but it could only be achieved through years of disciplined meditation.

Personally I think he was spewing a line bullshit to try to impress people so he could laid but I could be wrong.

I can do it and have had it done to me. I don't think everyone can do it and I can't do it with everyone. But I can do it.

 

[Jada59]

That sounds like Tantric sex. I suppose there's two categories here. One has to do with personal transformation through spiritually sacred sexuality (Tantra, etc.) and the other has to do with honoring internal and external forces in nature having to do with fertility (such as the various rites associated with fertility deities).

Whether or not you subscribe to the particular views and methodologies -- they all seem pretty fruitful bases for erotic stories to me.

In regards to nature, I think it's pretty common to feel some kind of "back to nature" sentiment when embracing nudism (or probably more appropriately here, "naturism"). I get this sense whenever I am engaged in nude activities outdoors (beaches, campgrounds, etc.) There is a sense of rejecting all the artificial things that obscure our sense of who and what we are at the root and in the flesh. It also leaves open the erotic potential of getting back in touch with the rawness of desire and attraction without being inhibited by many of the conditions of civilized encounters. Spirituality, nature, and sexuality are seen by some as intersecting at the point where we strip away all unnatural artifice, rediscover our roots, and acknowledge each other's bodies as sacred. Sometimes even viewing a sexual union as a symbolic restoration of a spiritual wholeness.

Tantric sex is good too. Really good!

 

[SexyCoastalWitch]

That sounds like Tantric sex. I suppose there's two categories here. One has to do with personal transformation through spiritually sacred sexuality (Tantra, etc.) and the other has to do with honoring internal and external forces in nature having to do with fertility (such as the various rites associated with fertility deities)...

...Spirituality, nature, and sexuality are seen by some as intersecting at the point where we strip away all unnatural artifice, rediscover our roots, and acknowledge each other's bodies as sacred. Sometimes even viewing a sexual union as a symbolic restoration of a spiritual wholeness.

Well said.

I would add that there is considerable overlap between the categories, as I've never seen ritual sex not be personally transforming as well. Another fact that may be of interest is that many of the "fertility deities" are also the gods of warfare; ritual sex is more than a connection with nature or the gods, but this connection on & with quite specific purpose unrelated to fertility, love, lust, or sex.

Throughout time, cultures embraced ritual sex as a tie between humanity and the land. Weather, harvest, protection from calamity, all tied to this act. Masturbation outdoors or into the earth, herself, is a key motif; as would be ritual sex with it's products, offered to the gods and under their gaze.

Today, other than the aforementioned tantra discussions, I don't know many practitioners that will *openly discuss ritual sex in any but very general ways.

ETA: Aside from the historical context, of course sex and spirituality are connected, and connected to nature, in the most organic of ways. That doesn't mean every sexual act is a positive spiritual act...violence can be done, opportunity wasted.

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[Sanadack]

"Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul"...John Muir

Interesting to find this thread this morning, as lately I’ve been doing a routine hike in the woods, at a river nearby. It’s a decent hike with steep drop to the river and rocks, so use this as a workout. However, having been raised in and around nature, and now living in the suburbs of a big city, I am also using the time to reconnect with nature on a more routine basis - and it’s exhilarating. Trying to live by Depak Chopra says from the The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, “spend time in nature every day”

Connections to the Thread:

When I was young I too spent considerable time in nature. Once, I made a loincloth from some rabbits furs and went off into the woods and a treehouse. I also took it off and felt the pure connection to nature. Having a full on erection completely nude on the woods is a great feeling.

Well, just yesterday I was next to the river. The sound is always simultaneously soothing and invigorating, and also frees the mind. Trees, rocks, running water, birds. As I stood in one spot, I thought of sex and how much I would love to be having sex right there, right then, next to the raging water. I have a vivid mind, so it was a really good moment. For a split second I thought about whipping it out. However, it was more than just a passing prurient daydream. Was my mind telling me I wanted to make love to nature herself? That crossed my mind right then as I assessed the moment.

My heart rate maxed out at 158bpm via a steep climb after that, no other way ;-)

So, while I don’t know about ritualistic sex acts, I do know that when we get down to it those of us who embrace our deep and innate sexual being (many, many do not) do so from our intimate connection to nature’s spirit. In fact, I believe it is derived from nature. We all know it flows through us during actual sex, but for many of us, the nature, spirit, sex connection is more present and alive on a day to day, moments to moment basis. We live it, versus so many people who don’t.

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[whosyerguy]

I wanted to make love to nature herself .

I have been to that point many times and done the deed. It was blissful.

Could it be more amazing to engage this moment communally ? OR - and I consider this equally possible - is it an act that can only really be experienced alone?