[Solved] Orgasm or sex before a truffle ceremony

There is no official rule at Triptherapie that prohibits sex or an orgasm before a truffle ceremony, but there are energetic and neurochemical considerations that can play a role in the preparation.

From a more spiritual and energetic perspective, some guides and traditions indeed advise the days before a psychedelic ceremony sexual abstinence to consider. The reason for this is that sexual energy is seen as a powerful life force (sometimes compared to “kundalini energy”) that you can use for inner processes, healing, and self-insight during the ceremony. By “saving” that energy, you could experience more depth and focus during your journey.

Neurochemically, an orgasm causes a temporary drop in certain neurotransmitters such as dopamine and oxytocin, which can affect your mood and sensitivity. In the case of a psilocybin session or truffle session, whereby your mind and body become very open and receptive, this can influence how you experience the event — although this effect is subtle for most people.

For most people, therefore, having sex before a session is not a problem, but if you want to focus your energy on deepening, integration, and preparation, it can be helpful to take things a little easier 1–2 days beforehand—physically and emotionally. Trust your own intuition in this as well: if you notice that sex or intimacy actually relaxes and connects you, it can be supportive.

You really won't experience any negative effects if your sex life passes for an ayahuasca or truffle ceremony. The advice against having sex is primarily because they want your energy and focus to go towards the ceremony. Also, abstaining from pleasure can provide a reset for dopamine addictions. Perhaps that last point is the most important.

The idea that you are not allowed to have sex or experience an orgasm before a truffle ceremony stems from advice given in preparation for an ayahuasca ceremony. By refraining from sex or an orgasm for a few days, one would conserve sexual energy. Particularly for men, avoiding an orgasm in the days leading up to the truffle ceremony might offer a small advantage during the ceremony itself. Frequent orgasms can lower testosterone levels in men, which can cause stress to increase slightly. Whether this makes such a significant difference has never been investigated or deemed proven.

We believe that having sex during the days leading up to the truffle ceremony can have both a positive and a negative influence. If sex and an orgasm lead to relaxation and better sleep, it is beneficial. However, if you, as a man, ejaculate excessively, it might cause slightly more stress. Choose what is healthiest for you.