The development of "the Pill" in the 1960s altered the sexual landscape in western culture profoundly. For the first time in history, women had access to a technology that could provide reliable and discreet birth control. Suddenly, the possibility of enjoying sexuality without fear opened a tidal wave of sexual exploration that became known as the Sexual Revolution. Increasingly, over the last three to four decades, the acceptable standards of sexual expression, be they the preferences in one's personal life or the graphicness of imagery in the public media, have expanded enormously. Language and behavior in the written and visual media are often highly descriptive of sexual activity with only the most exposing images of genitals during intercourse and erect phalluses remaining banned to the pornography category. Simulated intercourse, as long as genitals are not shown, is perfectly acceptable and enjoyed in almost any R rated, mainstream Hollywood movie.

Nonetheless, though more people than ever in western culture feel free to be sexually active, the quality of the sexual experience remains an issue for many. The mountain of information available about the biology of sexuality and reproduction, the access to a variety of birth control options for both men and women, and the acceptability of marital counseling as a positive resource have not bridged the all too common gap many couples experience between their romantic fantasy of passionate loving and the reality of their intimate contact. Today, more and more couples are finding that Tantra provides understanding and tools that allow them to experience a more loving, passionate, intimate and deeply satisfying connection with each other than they ever imagined possible.

Tantra is not a new technique about which to feel performance pressure. Quite the opposite, it is an invitation to relax and enjoy oneself and one's partner on deeply appreciative levels that bring immediate rewards. The experience of opening the heart is powerful. All that is required is willingness. In our modern world of frantic timelines, this willingness can be more challenging than meets the eye. Nonetheless, the rich body of literature from recognized Tantra teachers such as Margot Anand, along with a variety of Tantra courses and workshops provide safe, reassuring access to this profound body of information. The time is ripe for the Sexual Revolution of the new millenium. Congruent with the concept of the global village and with the concept of balance in Tantra, the ancient wisdom of the east joins with the drive for individual freedom in the west in a synergistic marriage of profound impact.