[sydramySweame]

Its been quite a long time since i have posted here and i have had relatively sporadic OBE's/Projections during that time.

Im sure i have yet to consiously make it to the astral plane, but i have consiously separated from my physical body and explored around my house and neighborhood basically every time I OBE.

My recurring problem that i am having major troubles with is the need to fulfill sexual fantasies as soon as i leave my physical body... Its hard for me to admit it but as soon as i separate i feel the need to pursue these fantasies and totally disregard the motives and goals i set for myself before sleep.
It seems that whenever i follow through with these urges it turns into a lucid dream, because the situations become totally unrealistic and more dreamlike.

My only answer is that it is just a subconsious urge i must learn to consiously supress in order to ascend to a higher level of spiritual awarness, but i find it extremely difficult in the "heat of the moment".

I apologize if this problem comes off as crude or immature, but i truly see it as a hindrance to my astral progression and am honestly asking for constructive insight that could help me overcome these urges.

Thanks for your time,

Chris

[hieklyintinee]

An odd study found that a lot of people wake up from APs with erections. Studies of the brain suggest the libido could be driving projections.
I'm not very experienced with projections, but I know one thing: When I use my astral mind, my feelings go a little wild. Some of those feelings are erotic, and the only way to end them (if I want to) is to cut off the astral mind.

I guess that's harder when you're completely astral. Maybe it would help to 'relieve yourself' before projecting. Or, I guess, astral coitus is an option

[sbrpkkl]

Robert Monroe had the same problem at first, others report it, too. It's a temporary thing, I guess.

Oliver

[Dyerryjex]

No need to apologize, it happens to everyone, regardless of age & experience. If you worry about being attacked, there are a few ways to go about it:
Shield before projecting, that way if you do attract someone it won't be anyone negative-
Have sex before practice, and if this is not possible (too young or no partner) then option #2 (you know....)
If for whatever reason this is out of the question, then try to meditate on bringing the energy up or down (to the base), depending on where you are when it comes to energy work.

[sbrpkkl]

option #2 (you know....)

We should make that the official term. Like: "I have a date tonight, but if it goes awry there's still option #2...".

Oliver

[sbrpkkl]

I apologize if this problem comes off as crude or immature, but i truly see it as a hindrance to my astral progression and am honestly asking for constructive insight that could help me overcome these urges.

I cannot see *anything* immature about that. It's plain human, that's all. It's perfectly normal.

Take good care,
Oliver