The vagina is revered as a sacred and powerful center of energy, creation, and transformation. Tao Tantric ancient spiritual traditions view the body, especially the sexual organs, as conduits for accessing deeper states of consciousness, spiritual awakening, and life force energy. The connection of the vagina to the 7 womb portals framework within these philosophies enhances the understanding of how the female body serves as a gateway for creation, love, and spiritual evolution.
The vagina is a remarkable organ in the female body, both biologically and spiritually significant in various traditions. It serves as a muscular canal that connects the external genitals to the cervix and uterus, playing a crucial role in reproduction, menstruation, and sexual intercourse. Beyond its biological function, many spiritual and cultural traditions, such as Tantra and Taoism, revere the vagina as a powerful center of energy, creation, and transformation.
In these traditions, the vagina is often seen as a sacred space. In Tantra, it is referred to as the yoni, symbolizing the seat of feminine power and the creative force of the universe. It is considered a portal for both physical creation (through childbirth) and spiritual creation, allowing the flow of sexual energy to bring about deeper consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. In Taoism, the vagina is called the Jade Gate, representing a gateway for the movement of qi (life force energy). It is associated with yin energy, the feminine aspect that, when balanced with masculine yang, brings harmony, health, and vitality to the body and spirit.
Spiritually, the vagina is not just a reproductive organ but a symbol of the sacred feminine—a space for transformation, healing, and connection to universal energy. Practices in Tantra and Taoism often focus on harnessing the energy of the vagina for personal growth, empowerment, and spiritual awakening.
The vulva and vagina are distinct parts of the female anatomy, though they are often mistakenly used interchangeably.
The vulva refers to the external genital organs, which include the labia majora (outer lips), labia minora (inner lips), clitoris, urethral opening (where urine exits), vaginal opening, and mons pubis (the fatty area above the labia). The vulva is visible on the outside and is involved in protection, sexual pleasure, and urination.
The vagina, on the other hand, is the internal muscular canal that connects the vulva to the cervix and uterus. It plays a key role in sexual intercourse, menstruation, and childbirth. The vagina is not visible externally and functions as a passageway for various bodily processes.
In summary, the vulva is external, while the vagina is internal.
If your heart and womb are burdened with emotional wounds, distrust, anger, or trauma, this emotional pain can somatize, manifesting as inflammation and discomfort in the yoni. It’s as though your vagina is shutting itself off from others and from life, communicating, “I don’t want contact,” because of deep hurt. When your boundaries have been violated or disrespected, your vagina may respond by expressing this emotional pain through illness, even preventing intimacy. The vagina acts as a portal connecting you to your inner world, and when you are carrying deep emotional wounds, certain situations can trigger memories that your body and unconscious hold onto.
The vaginal canal can absorb and store the emotional imprint of sexual experiences, whether positive or negative. These imprints—memories of abuse, trauma, repression, harsh education, obstetric violence, self-loathing, or inadequate medical procedures—become lodged in the cells of the vaginal wall, potentially blocking the flow of energy and connection.
When this sacred portal becomes blocked, it can result in physical symptoms like itching, dryness, sagging, unusual discharge, pain, urinary tract infections, candidiasis, vaginismus, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal herpes, pelvic muscle tension, Bartholin gland inflammation, and pelvic inflammatory disease. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s an invitation to turn inward and explore your emotions and past experiences to begin the journey of self-healing and self-knowledge.
In Tantra and Taoism, a vaginal orgasm is considered a profound experience that involves the full activation of a woman’s energy centers, leading to a deeper connection with herself and the universe. It is viewed not just as a physical release but as a spiritual awakening, where sexual energy is transformed into higher consciousness.
Awakening the vagina through practices like yoni massage, Tantra massage, yoni egg exercises, and yoni mapping therapy involves reconnecting with the body, healing emotional wounds, and enhancing sensitivity. These techniques help release blockages, stimulate energy flow, and cultivate a deeper connection to one’s feminine energy.
By engaging in May Gonzalez’s holistic offerings—Womb Consciousness meditations, Yoni Mapping sessions, Yoni Egg practices, and Tantra Massage—you can consciously activate each of the 7 Womb Portals. Each practice offers unique ways to connect with your womb’s power, whether through emotional healing, pleasure expansion, or energetic alignment. Together, these modalities offer a powerful pathway to unlocking the divine feminine within you, guiding you to a place of empowerment, pleasure, and spiritual growth.
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