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Embarking on the Journey of Conscious Sexuality:

  • Writer: Rām
    Rām
  • Oct 5, 2023
  • 5 min read

Updated: Aug 29


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Navigating the Depths Through Healing, Liberation, Connection, and Ethical Exploration


My journey into conscious sexuality isn't a textbook experience; it has been a "pilgrimage" and rollercoaster of real moments, raw emotions. It has emerged and served as an important path to my healing from trauma, personal and spiritual growth, genuine self-discovery, and finding intimacy.

Over the past ten years, I've danced through the intricacies of my mind, body, spirit, and emotions, navigating societal expectations, confronting shadows of shame, guilt, sexual abuse, and sexual trauma, the narrative of not being chosen and feeling less than, dancing with anxious and disorganized attachment styles, embodying my dark masculine, and embracing diverse connections.

This odyssey has been a profound process of learning, growth, expansion, and forging deeper connections with myself and others. It has been about finding my way to true freedom with healing and personal transformation at its core freeing my life force and creative energy from fears, narratives and beliefs that don’t serve.


It's a real, messy, and beautiful dance in between Eros, intimacy, and sex, and love.


Below is a high level summary of my experience on this journey and key learnings.


If you are interested in learning, and exploring this topic in more depth contact me.



Mind: Unraveling Societal, Religious, and Parental Conditioning In the sprawling canvas of conscious sexuality, I found myself questioning societal norms, religious doctrines, and parental expectations. It's not a theoretical rebellion; it's a real, sometimes gritty, exploration seeking mindful liberation.

Mindful Liberation: Breaking free from conventional notions is not just a mental shift—it's a daily rebellion against the scripts I've been handed. It involves questioning, unlearning, and evolving my mind from societal and religious scripts, and creating space for authentic relationships to flourish.

Redefining Commitment: Commitment isn't a rigid contract; it's a living, breathing agreement that evolves. I've reframed commitment by introducing frameworks of openness, communication, and consent. It's not a dismissal of commitment but a dynamic redefinition, paving the way for genuine and loving connections.

Examples and Practical Steps:


  • Mindful Journaling: Every day, I jot down my thoughts, doubts, and rebellions. It's a practical way to see the evolution of my mindset.

  • Courageous Conversations: Commitment evolves through open communication. I've learned to have courageous conversations about desires, fears, boundaries, and expectations.



Emotion: Navigating the Symphony of Evolving Emotions In this intricate tapestry of emotions, there are no neat categories. It's a messy symphony of evolving connections, demanding a heightened awareness and genuine acknowledgment.

Emotional Healing: Healing isn't an abstract concept—it's a journey of acknowledging, exploring, and embracing the complexities within. It involves unraveling the layers of wounds associated with past experiences, contributing to the evolution of emotional intelligence and resilience.

Navigating Attachment Styles: Attachment isn't just a psychological theory; it's a daily dance of navigating the intricacies—an anxiously, disorganized, or avoidant attached part seeking reassurance and security across various connections. The little wounded child within. Clear communication and secure bonds are not just concepts but tangible contributions to relational dynamics.

Examples and Practical Steps:


  • Daily Emotional Check-ins: I set aside time to check in with my emotions daily. It's a practical way to stay connected with the ever-changing landscape.

  • Guided Support: Seeking professional counseling or coaching is not a sign of weakness but a practical step towards understanding and addressing deep-seated emotional wounds.


Body: Sensations, Pleasure, and Exploration This exploration is not an abstract concept—it's a daily renaissance in the evolution of sensations, pleasure, and the embodiment of diverse connections.

Somatic Healing: Mindful touch and somatic exploration are not just theoretical tools for healing—they're real, tangible expressions. Each connection, unique in its physicality, becomes a practical exploration of desires, boundaries, expectations, fears and the celebration of pleasure.

Embrace of Pleasure: Rooted in consensual exploration, the journey invites a real celebration of Eros and pleasure that extends beyond the confines of traditional relationships. It's a practical journey of expanding boundaries and redefining joy.

Examples and Practical Steps:


  • Mindful Touch Practice: Engaging in mindful and consensual touch practices with other willing beings is a practical way to explore desires and boundaries.

  • Consent Conversations: Regular, open conversations about consent are not just theoretical—they're practical steps to ensure safety, self care, and a consensual and pleasurable journey.



Spirit: The Ethical Dance of Conscious Sexuality as Spiritual Exploration The spiritual dimension unfolds in my life, not as an abstract idea but as a practical exploration of invisible threads, and energies shaping connections.

Spiritual Growth: The journey is a practical transformation, inviting a transcendence of egoic attachments. It's about embracing the spiritual dimensions of LOVE —expansive, inclusive, and free from possessiveness—a spiritual evolution contributing to the collective exploration of consciousness.

Sacred Commitments: Within this exploration, commitments take on a sacred quality. They're not lofty ideals but practical agreements founded on open communication, transparency, and the shared journey of personal and spiritual growth.

Examples and Practical Steps:


  • Shared Mindful Rituals: We integrate practical, mindful rituals into our spiritual practice, grounding our connection in the everyday.

  • Values Discussion: Engaging in practical discussions about shared values forms a foundation for practical, sacred commitments.



The Dance of Eros, Intimacy, and Sex: Navigating Complexities for Liberation and Exploration In the grand symphony of conscious sexuality, diverse connections emerge as distinct movements—a celebration of the diversity of connections, desires, and expressions of love. Yet, the journey also includes the intricate layers of real healing and liberation, all within the context of exploration.

Healing from Past Wounds: Importantly, the exploration involves real healing from the many layers of woundings/traumas associated with sexuality. It includes addressing addictions, untangling the impact of narratives, and recognizing sex as a path to genuine intimacy.

Navigating Through Complexity with Wisdom: To navigate through these layers and complexities towards conscious sexuality requires deep introspection, open communication, and a commitment to growth. It involves acknowledging and addressing the wounds, seeking counseling or coaching when necessary, and fostering a culture of understanding and acceptance in relationships.

Examples and Practical Steps:


  • Educational Workshops: Attending practical workshops on conscious sexuality equips us with tools and insights for navigating complexities with wisdom.

  • Guided Exploration: Engaging in counseling or coaching sessions is not a theoretical idea—it's a practical step to navigate past wounds and complexities, guided by an experienced coach.

** Avoid programs, and offerings (Workshop and retreats) that don't include, possess expertise, and capabilities in actively working with "shadows" of woundings and trauma.


Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy as Explorations: In the context of diverse connections, polyamory and ethical non-monogamy become avenues for real exploration. Liberation and exploration come not from escaping into avoidance through multiple connections but from the conscious, ethical, and liberated expression of one's authentic self, contributing to the exploration of relational paradigms.

Examples and Practical Steps:


  • Regular Check-ins: Establishing clear and evolving communication protocols in polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships involves regular check-ins and discussions about boundaries, expectations, and agreements.

  • Educational Resources: Dive into literature and resources on ethical non-monogamy. Practical insights into the principles and challenges can guide a conscious approach.



Conclusion: The Ongoing Unveiling and Exploration of Conscious Sexuality As I continue this ongoing unveiling of conscious sexuality, the journey takes on new dimensions. It's a real dance of exploration, a celebration of diverse connections, and a continuous reevaluation of what it means to LOVE and connect. May this journey be one of continual healing, authentic expression, and the celebration of the diverse expressions of human love in all its forms, leading to the ultimate goal of liberation —of mind, body, and soul, and contributing to self-realization and the exploration of our consciousness.


With love, and gratitude

~Rām🙏🏽❤️✨🪶



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