Sexual sublimation, also known as sexual transmutation, is the attempt, especially among some religious traditions, to transform sexual impulses or “sexual energy” into creative energy. 

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In this context, sublimation is the transference of sexual energy, or libido, into a physical act or a different emotion in order to avoid confrontation with the sexual urge, which is itself contrary to the individual’s belief or ascribed religious belief. 


It is based on the idea that “sexual energy” can be used to create a spiritual nature which in turn can create more sensual works and energies that can benefit a society in a positive way, if sex is used in the parameters of it’s moral nature.

The classical example in Western religions is clerical celibacy.


As espoused in the Tanya, Hasidic Jewish mysticism views sublimation of the animal soul as an essential task in life, wherein the goal is to transform animalistic and earthly negative cravings for physical pleasure into holy desires to connect with God.

Some mystical teachings describe general sexual urges (sexual desires) as carriers of spiritual essence, It is also believed that undergoing sexual sublimation (an act of engaging into frequent sexual behavior) can facilitate a mystical awakening and revival in an individual or a group of people. 


A revival of creativity in cultural arts, productivity, fruitfulness in natural growth of plants, nature, human health, prosperity and the increase of society interactions among people that comes from different cultures etc, can be intensified by sexual sublimation.