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Alexa Andre and Ashley Manta discuss energetic sex and the potential for pleasure without physical touch.

Sexologist Alexa Andre ( @sexwithalexa ) gets in bed with Ashley Manta to explore the world of energetic sex: what it is, how it works, and whether you can actually feel pleasure, connection, or even orgasm without physical touch. They break down the concept of the energetic body vs the physical body, how breath, presence, and visualization play a role in directing energy, and how practices rooted in tantra, mindfulness, and somatic awareness can expand what we think of as sex. Ashley explains how energy can be shared between partners (with consent), how couples can sync breath and build intimacy without touch, and how techniques like eye gazing, chakra visualization, and intention-setting are used in workshops. The conversation covers everything from solo exploration to partnered experiences like “energetic penetration,” heart-to-heart connection exercises, and combining touch with energy to enhance sensation. They also discuss real workshop experiences where beginners reported feeling physical sensations, emotional releases, and even orgasms while fully clothed. Topics discussed: What “energetic sex” is Energetic body vs physical body Breathwork and presence in sexual…

People in this episode

Host: Alexa Andre

Guest: Ashley Manta

Topics covered

• energetic sex
• tantra
• no-touch pleasure
• breathwork
• intimacy
• visualization

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Organizations: In Bed With Alexa, tantra

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