A sexual perspective.
The Kamasutra incorporates many sexual practices, commenting,
amongst other things, on sadomasochism, prostitution, adultery,
homosexuality and group sex. As a quasi-religious text it was meant
as a sexual etiquette and guide for lovers in fourth century India
but how does it relate to the modern society?
The Kamasutra was clearly written from the male perspective and
although female sexual pleasure is both recognised and promoted
throughout the text it does so in the sense of enlightening man in
the 'ways of the woman'. Not particularly politically correct in
today's western culture.
Tease plays a role in the text and of course is still a great
method of sex play in society today. I would however, advise women
upon entering the bedroom not to dance around the man making a
cooing noise when he tries to kiss you, he may suspect that you have
avian flu !
Girls seemed to have been primed for sexuality from an early age
and they were encouraged to practice alone the sixty four arts.
These arts were intended to make you a better person and lover and
included topics such as singing, dancing, drawing, flower arranging,
dressing, making the bed, carpentry and the art of cheating. Apart
from the cheating I'm sure much of this would turn the young girl
into a fine wife someday. She could sing to her husband whilst
making a cabinet for him to keep his beer glasses in ! It is not made
completely clear how this would make someone into a better lover,
perhaps the appreciative man would try that bit harder for someone
so skilled and attentive.
The act of sex itself was always well planned and they seemed to
have missed out on the obvious advantages of spontaneity. The well
to do couple would have two beds, one for sleeping and one for love
making. They would adorn the love bed with ointments and flowers and
close by there would be drawing equipment and a spittoon.
Presumably the drawing equipment would be handy if you needed to
sketch off a quick diagram as an explanation of what you intended to
do to your lover. I doubt however that having read the Kamasutra
there would be a rush to buy spittoons to clear your throats in
preparation for the nights love making.
Marriage is a strange affair; its sanctity is upheld and then the
men are given instructions on who to have affairs with and how to
bed a married woman.
Only three types of women are suitable to have an affair with;
young girls, (defined as girls of 16), widows and prostitutes! I
don't personally recommend this for men today. Hanging around
schoolyards, cemeteries and red light areas is a sure way to lose
your family and friends and the judge is not likely to be swayed by
your evidence from the Kamasutra.
It is also acceptable to have an affair with a married woman so
long as you don't leave marks when you scratch, bite or slap her;
that is for the husband to do! You may however have an affair with a
married woman purely for financial gain. Make her fall for you then
get her to steal all his money or kill him off so you can move in.
You will then also be free to bite her at will !
Modern man should however bear in mind that the Kamasutra does
rule out having an affair with women married to a priest or
a member of the royal family.
Women are further categorised into two groups; those who you want
to produce your baby and those who you just want to have sex with.
For the men, I would try not to reveal which of these is your
intention too early in the date; whichever option you choose there
is a strong possibility she will leave you at the bar and if you
offer to marry her and she accepts you may begin to regret it when
she performs the dancing round you cooing routine.
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