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I have always secretly enjoyed the word “Whore”. I enjoy the sensation of saying Whore. The way the mouth forms into an “OH” shape ; then breathing out the whole word of Whore through the mouth. It has a certain ring to it. Apparently, the word Whore has ties way back to ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East which meant “cave” or “womb”. It’s interesting how the word Whore has been weaponized against girls and women for a hella long time. 

Secretly, I have always enjoyed the word “Whore”. Secretly, I had been practicing Sex Magick for many years without even realizing it. I would say my late teens and all throughout my 20’s my Sex Magick practice centered on sexual healing and healing in general.  I realllllly revel in the release of orgasms and there is ample research as to why that is ;

Some of the known benefits of orgasm include:

• Strengthening immunity

• Supports and boosts brain activity and (possibly) increases cognitive abilities 

• Improves sleep quality

• Amps up pain threshold 

• Possibly helps your skin to look younger and clearer (could potentially help you to look ten years younger ; in our youth obsessed culture, that can definitely help alleviate aging angst)

• Influences hormones for the win ; helps to have a healthier balance of oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin–these three hormones play a major role in stress reduction, improvement with cognitive abilities and energy levels ; just to name a few of the benefits

• The list of benefits goes on for a bit longer but I think you get the point already

So, my childhood was polluted with aggression and violence and having experienced sexual abuse as a young child ; I struggled with this huge gaping hole inside of myself where my Rage lives. I often felt consumed by my Rage. It scared me. Growing up, I was achingly aware that no one would care about the kind of pain I had experienced and that something vital had been taken away from me. And, so, my Rage grew and grew. It felt as though the Rage would gobble me whole and then I would be nothing. 

Orgasms weren’t the only thing that helped with my healing process. I have always enjoyed learning. I recently came across this particular description of the word Tantrika from the website YOGAPEDIA:

“Tantrika is a Sanskrit word that means ‘relating to Tantra’. Tantra is a Hindu spiritual practice (sadhana) based on religious and mystical texts devoted to goddess worship and shakti (divine feminine energy). It is also the name used to describe this collection of texts (Tantras).

Tantrika, generally, describes a scholar immersed in the study of science or a system. More specifically, it can be defined in several ways:

• As a noun - someone who adheres to the sadhana of Tantra

• As an adjective - describing the Tantras (texts) and their doctrines, or the rituals of worshiping the goddess within

Tantrika is derived from the root word, tan, meaning ‘to weave’ or ‘to expand,’ and tra, meaning ‘to protect’ or ‘to liberate.’ It, therefore, describes a belief in expanding knowledge to achieve liberation…Tantrika also dates to ancient times. 

Some sects of Tantrism delve into occult-like practices, including rites that connect sex with higher consciousness.” 

With all that said, to me, Tantrika refers to a person who is dedicated to Expand Consciousness In Order To Liberate. Yup, sounds like me. 

For so many years I have been achingly aware how the feminine is perceived to be weaker and inherently subservient to the masculine. In mainstream culture, there is no awareness that we all, regardless of gender, have divine feminine and divine masculine qualities.  For people who identify as either non-binary, gender fluid or whatever else, these ideas are not new ; it is just that freedom of expression has been stifled for a hella long time. 

Quick side note: I just googled “Lilith Sex Magick” and an article (published in 2019 and written by Lisa Stardust) about how to use Sex Magick to help create one’s best self from Teen Vogue came up. The concepts of Sex Magick are slowly and magickally making its way up the stream. 

Lilith, the Vampire Queen. The first wife of Adam. 

A fellow Sex Magick Practitioner. Perhaps the Creator of Sex Magick??? 

According to the Lore, Lilith was created as Adam’s equal. And she refused to lay beneath him as a subordinate. She insisted that she came first. She has Boundaries. She is well aware that she is her own entity and has a right to pleasure and she is below no one, ever. She simply wanted and demanded to Co-Exist. She wanted a Collaborator. Not a Suppressor. 

Whenever I am in a situation where I am actively being dismissed, minimized, or someone is attempting to override a boundary that is meant to protect me ; I always ask myself, “What The Fuck Would Lilith Do?”. 

So, when it comes to healing, ultimately the task at hand is to find a way back to ourselves. To feel safe and confident enough to express authentically. 

Whore means Womb. I believe it is time for reclamation of Whore and every single being on this Earth will benefit from this particular reclamation. 

Some songs I listened to while writing this: 

Daddy by Ramsey

Devil Eyes by Hippie Sabotage

glow worms by ivri, Naveih

You Were a Dream by Artemas 

if u think i’m pretty Artemas 

Tip Toe by PatrickReza 

Also, the book written by Dr. Jolene Brighten called Is This Normal? Judgement-Free Straight Talk About Your Body is the source I used for the knowledge about the benefits of orgasms