Table of Contents

Foreword by Thunder Strikes

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Medicine of Sex--Learning Through Pleasure

Part One
Healing Our Sexual Selves

1 The Legacy of Quodoushka

2 An Initiation into the World of Sexuality

3 Unlocking Sexual Conditioning

4 Sexual Choices, Sexual Preferences

5 The Light and Dark Arrows of Sex

Part Two
Language, Anatomy, and Orgasms

6 A Natural Language for Sex

7 Our Genital Anatomy

8 Female Genital Anatomy Types

9 Male Genital Anatomy Types

10 The Nine Types of Orgasmic Expression

11 Increasing the Intensity of Orgasms

12 Sexual Healing Practices

13 The Eight Lovers’ Masks

14 Sustaining the Passion of Intimate Unions

15 Creating a Sacred Sexual Ceremony


Afterword

Resources

Notes

Index

About the Author

Amara Charles began her apprenticeship with Thunderstrikes within the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path of Turtle Island in 1987 and has taught Quodoushka sexuality workshops since 1990. The author of Sexual Agreements, Aching to Open, and Erotic Touch for Two, she lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Reviews

“Amara has a very special gift of being able to articulate these unique and insightful teachings that give real direction on how to heal and move forward as a sexual, spiritual being. She skillfully marries the disciplines of many cultures so that all may relate in some way and, therefore, receive benefit. This book is for anybody looking for expansion, expression, and a new path to enhance sex and intimacy in their lives.”
*Laura Kimbro, OB/GYN DO, Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics*

“Quodoushka’s Fire Breath full-body orgasm was absolutely the most valuable thing I ever learned about sex. This hotly anticipated brave book is a treasure trove of wisdom that raises the bar on sex education. Amara Charles knows these practices intimately, and her enthusiasm for her subjects rubs off. Great for beginners to advanced.”
*Annie Sprinkle, Ph.D., author of Dr. Sprinkle’s Spectacular Sex*

“The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka is a comprehensive introduction to a powerful way of connecting to and activating our inherent sexual potencies and abilities to experience pleasure. Amara Charles masterfully guides the reader through the cultural background of the practices into the realm of their concrete application, outlining a new understanding of sexual conditioning and experience while encouraging innovative ways of bringing greater pleasure into our lives. A thorough delight.”
*Livia Kohn, author and professor emerita of religion and East Asian studies at Boston University*

“With The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka, Amara Charles is helping to make our world a more peaceful and loving place. You will learn the Quodoushka teachings, which state that the lack of healthy sexual expression is the root cause of abusive, addictive, and violent behaviors. And you will learn specific steps you can take to transform your sex life into the sacred and healing practice it was meant to be!”
*Veronica Monet, ACS, CAM, certified sexologist, couples consultant, and radio host of The Shame Free*

“In The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka, Amara Charles captures the essence of intimacy. From personal experience I can say unequivocally that she is brilliant, knowledgeable, and an absolute cauldron of vital energy. This book will guide you to become a more caring lover, free blocked energy, and delight in your body to align your human, animal, and spiritual aspects. Charles’s explanation of sexual anatomy types is a genuine revelation. Sexual Practices of Quodoushka can make a quantum shift in the way you approach sex and intimacy.”
*Steven Barnes, author, lecturer, and martial artist*

“Quodoushka weekends led by Amara are always filled with indescribable sexual magick. With this book she combines a vivid literary style with her practical experience of working energetically through blocks to sexual enrichment. The wisdom rooted in the teachings of the elders comes alive on these pages. Amara has somehow captured their spiritual electricity.”
*Richard Beck Peacock, film director and coauthor of Learning to Leave: A Woman’s Guide*

“The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka is a tremendous resource for anyone trying to understand their own sexuality so that they can bring that sexuality to a relationship and participate fully in that relationship. How wonderful would it be if we could teach children sex through this voice as opposed to through television, the Internet, or pornography. I am of the belief that this would lead to far healthier sexual relationships as adults.”
*Allen N. Chiura, M.D., urologist*

“In Amara Charles’s brave new book The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka: Teachings from the Nagual Traditions, she introduces us to the little known world of sexual healing known as Quodoushka. You don’t need to be a tantra geek or a new age bindi wearing goddess to find this book transformational. Inside its easy-to-read pages, you will find a compassionate and extraordinary way to learn about sex. If you are ready to go deeper into your own sexuality, pick up this book.”
*Pamela Madsen, author of Shameless: How I Ditched The Diet, Got Naked, Found True Pleasure and Someh*

“Touching on the controversial history of the Quodoushka tradition and concluding with practices to sustain passion in long-term relationships, Charles’ brave book fuses sexuality with spirituality in a very practical, hands-on way. Your intimate life will surely find immediate benefit from this book.”
*Merikah Robertson, Common Ground, October 2011*

“You don’t need to be a tantra geek or a New Age bindi-wearing goddess to find this book transformational. Inside its easy-to-read pages, you will find a compassionate and extraordinary way to learn about sex. If you are ready to go deeper into your own sexuality, pick up this book.”
*Pamela Madsen, author of Shameless: How I Ditched the Diet, Got Naked, Found True Pleasure and Someh*

“Imagine if we grew up in a culture where we were taught about sexuality and learned to be great lovers and healthy human beings. In The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka, Amara Charles shares once secret teachings and information in a fun and entertaining way that will help save relationships, lives, and our planet. Read this book and give thanks!”
*Baba Dez Nichols, founder of the International School of Temple Arts, author of Sacred Sexual Healin*

“The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka beautifully complements the ancient knowledge of the Taoist shaman. These transformational teachings reveal ways to deepen and strengthen relationships and offer a means to access the universal healing forces of creation.”
*Master Mantak Chia, author of Healing Love through the Tao and Taoist Foreplay*

“Passed down through the generations by the Twisted Hair Nagual Elders of the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path, the practice of Quodoushka offers practical guidance on sex, intimacy, and relationships as well as how to reach higher levels of orgasm and sexual ecstasy. Working with the healing power of sexual union and orgasm, this practice offers a path to repair emotional wounds and sexual insecurities, revive monotonous relationships, and discover the sweet medicine of sex.”
*Branches of Light, October 2012*