'Bliss of the Celibate' by Julian Lee - Benefits of Semen Retention

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In this video, I read out and provide commentary on certain segments from the book 'The Bliss of the Celibate' by Julian Lee.

The book is primarily focused on the benefits of sexual restraint, and particularly semen retention.

With a title such as that, it's worth noting that when Julian Lee - and I - speak of 'celibacy' what is being referred to is a spectrum of behaviours.

Celibacy in this sense does not strictly refer to saint-like abstinence from all manner of sexual activity, but rather a spectrum of activities, starting at a minimum with the practice of semen retention, and moving by levels all the way up towards pure celibacy, which involves refraining even from thoughts of a sexual nature.

Really, it is up the individual if they even wish to embark in this direction, and if so, how far up that scale they wish they go.

The idea put forth in the book is that even by stepping onto the lowest rung of the celibate ladder - i.e. practising semen retention and still enjoying karezza / coitus reservatus with a loving partner, one will still derive immense benefits physically, mentally and spiritually.

Julian Lee puts forth in the book that the further one then commits to a deeper and purer celibacy, the more benefits one will accrue.

Again, it is really up to the individual, then, the balance they wish to strike in their lives between sexual expression and spiritual benefits of celibacy.

In my own case, I am an avid practitioner of semen retention, and given that I am currently single at the time of writing, I am forgoing all forms of sexual gratification, including masturbation and pornography, the latter of which I see as particularly vile and detrimental to the human spirit.

However, when I find the right woman of a similar bent on a similar path, as I will, I intend to practice karezza and have a normal sexual life.

It is my intention to practice semen retention for the remainder of my life, bar having children when the time is right, because the benefits I have learned of and experienced through said practice are too astounding to give up now.

I lay out and discuss lightly some of these benefits in this video, enjoy.

A note on the book, I find that Julian Lee frames all of human history and humanity's woes on its obsession with sex.

Now, while I believe our rampant lust was and is a part of the problems humanity has faced and is facing, I believe it is only one piece of a broader puzzle, and that our rampant lust in today's society is as much a symptom of current conditions as it is a cause.

In this regard, I found Julian Lee's analysis of human history and the role of sexuality in our 'fall from grace' to be rather one dimensional.

One need only look to such books as 'The Ascent of Humanity' by Charles Eisenstein, 'The Spell of the Sensuous' by David Abram, and 'Return to the Brain of Eden' by Tony Wright & Graham Gynne to glimpse this broader picture I speak of.

Apart from this, I thoroughly enjoyed the book 'The Bliss of the Celibate' by Julian Lee, and found his insights and referencing of works, valuable.

Here is a link to a FREE PDF of the book for you to enjoy:
http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=62993919761247392197

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