It originated from dialogs between the God Shiva, and the Goddess Shakti, where the delights and benefits of erotic love were passionately described. Tantra lessons were developed over the years, offering a bonefide spiritual path for those who preferred a 'regular life', not requiring monastic isolation from community. According to Tantra beliefs, God created sexual pleasure so that committed, loving couples could utilize this divine gift to balance the many challenges and painful experiences of life. It was viewed as a sacred sacrament which would bring deep bonding to the partners in spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical union, and generate a tangible spiritual force they called harmony to permeate the home, the community, and the world. As I see it, making that shift, making the commitment with yourself and your Beloved to establish a true relationship with Self in each other, and in All- creation, is what Tantra is all about.
Simple meditations provides partners with a growing sense of intimacy and unity.
It's the sense of deep connection we all long for. It's that aspect of a relationship, that if not fulfilled, keeps our hearts yearning for more. A major cause for relationship breakdown comes from couples starving the relationship of quality energy and attention. The low value assigned being with our Beloved shows as we take care of family and business demands first. Spending quality time with our partner often comes last in the day, if at all.