What body shame typically looks like for tantra for women
Sexual avoidance or self-consciousness driven by how one feels about one's body. Affects all bodies, all genders, all ages.
The research
Body image strongly predicts sexual satisfaction across genders.
How tantra approaches body shame
Embodiment work shifts self-evaluation from visual to felt-sense. Naked-eye-gazing is the most direct intervention.
Is this you?
- You can't let go in bed because of body image
- You avoid certain positions or lights
- You've never been comfortable being seen naked
When to see a doctor instead
Therapy useful if body image meets BDD criteria.