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In this chapter I present a narrative of my own sex education – catalyzed by my personal lived experience and challenges that came with growing “old.” Rather than accept giving up on my sexual wellness and vitality, I began to explore Eastern frameworks grounded in Taoism and Tantric philosophies and practices for alternatives. These models emphasize mindful breathing, energy flow, attention, harmony, and human emotions and ethics, especially respect, care, and compassion. As many of these understandings and practices are in conflict with mainstream Western socioeconomic, scientific, cultural and political norms of addressing sex and sexuality, a discussion on sexual wellness education also necessitates the need to critically address and contest the systemic prejudices, oppression, and violence against marginalized groups and individuals.