Karezza, which is a new sexual practice is gaining popularity as a new way to enhance relationships and revive sex lives. The practice involves climax-free sex, which means having regular intercourse without it ending in orgasm.
The trend, which seems to have become a rage around the globe, actually has its roots in ancient times. According to Marnia Robinson, who's a Karezza devotee and author of Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow (Random House), in which she's written about climax-free sex, the practice has borrowed tips fro, from Taoist and Tantric principles.
“In simplest terms, karezza is affectionate, sensual intercourse without the goal of climax,” the Daily Telegraph quoted Robinson as saying.
Removing the goal of orgasm puts the focus on sex as a sensual experience and puts couples in the moment, so they are thinking about giving and receiving pleasure, not just aiming to get to the end, explained body and soul sexologist, Dr Gabrielle Morrissey.
“Research shows that when it comes to sex, people value the connection with a partner more than the physical release. Karezza, and practices like it, can shift that focus to the connection instead of couples constantly chasing the orgasm,” Dr Morrisse added.
Robinson also claimed that Karezza has been found to keep the romance alive between couples, when the honeymoon period is over.
“Couples practising karezza tend to make love more frequently than they did with conventional sex, which is a very positive outcome in my view,” she concluded.