Kama Sutra, an ancient Sanskrit philosophical text on the art of living life and satisfying your emotional and physical needs is known around the world for its steamy sex positions. Westerners consider it as a “Bible of sex”. But do you know it’s not just a bunch of quirky sex positions but also comprises life-changing lessons on romance that can transform your intimate relationships forever?
Are you ready to uncover the romantic secrets of this ancient text? In this article, we are going to discuss 8 lesser-known sex lessons from Kama Sutra that you and your partner are going to love.
Top 8 unexplored sex lessons from Kama Sutra
1. Size matters!
Are you still searching for their star signs before going on a first date? Well, that’s a good move. It’s crucial to know if their personality is compatible with yours before settling with them forever. But do you know that the ancestors in India also made sure that they were compatible in “bed” based on the man’s and woman’s genitals?
Yes, you read it right. Kama Sutra , written by Vatsyayana, classified men and women based on the size of their penis and vagina. There were various categories for men, such as – Bull, Hare, and Stallion. For women, the categories were – Mare, Doe, and Elephant.
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It was important for their penis size to be compatible with the women’s yoni or vagina for reaching the extreme heights of pleasurable sex.
For instance, here’s the mention of the supposed sexual pleasure experienced between males and females as per their genital size, straight from the playbook of Kama Sutra –
Bull+Doe = High
Stallion+Doe = Extremely High
Hare+Doe = Equal
It’s also important to note that the Kama Sutra also supported homosexuality.
2. Shave that hair
When women are expected to get rid of their body hair to appear presentable or attractive, and woo men even today, Vatsyayana really said in the 2nd century CE – “Why should men have all the fun?”.
His book advises men to remove body hair for a better sexual experience. It mentions the removal of hair from the face, other vital body parts, and their private parts before love-making. It makes your passionate encounter more erotic and naturally healthy.
The book also mentions the “when” and “why”. According to the Kama Sutra, gentlemen should shave their intimate body parts every 5 days and remove all of their body hair from the roots every 10 days. Maintaining your personal hygiene revitalizes your sexual life by making the passionate encounter more erotic and healthy.
3. Get your kissing game strong
Kissing is the first step to intimacy. It’s a special way of making your partner feel loved, wanted, respected, cared for, and especially, attractive without uttering a word. Sometimes, this is also how you arouse your partner for the action followed.
The ancient text gives some extraordinary lessons on getting your kissing game strong. There are more than 30 different types of kissing styles explained in detail, such as – the enveloping kiss, brushing kiss, throbbing kiss, measured kiss, and others. For instance, in the bent kiss, you lift the chin of your lover and tilt it towards you to kiss them passionately.
4. Last longer by making the most of the moment
I don’t blame you for getting wild in your partner’s embrace. But a little bit of patience can help you explore boundaries that were previously unreachable. To last longer, it’s important to relax, maintain composure and not rush.
Give special attention to your breath. Inhale and exhale deeply. This will be a prominent factor in helping you stay present in the moment.
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Also, don’t rush towards the climax. Your partner’s body is a divine gift. Thus, take the time to savor them and appreciate them before reaching the final steps.
5. Make sure to give them orgasms (here’s how)
It’s easier for a man to experience orgasm than a woman. Kama Sutra pays special attention to the woman’s satisfaction. Listen to Kama Sutra and give your partner memorable orgasms, no matter their gender –
- Cherish, compliment, and play with their body. Let them know how good they look.
- Explore their body with kisses, not just their mouth but also their erogenous zones like the chest, breasts, hair, clitoris, genitals, etc. Feel free to use your hands as well.
- Try different positions. It must be comfortable for both of you.
- Go down on them.
6. Scratch and bite – in style!
The Kama Sutra mentions eight different ways of scratching for women. While women can scratch their nails and leave marks of their love on their partner’s body, men are only allowed to bite in moments of intense pleasure.
For the enthusiasts, the eight types of scratching are – half-moon, tiger’s claw, peacock’s foot, lotus leap, line, circle, discus, and hare’s leap.
7. Emotional intimacy for the win
In Kama Sutra’s second chapter named “Kanya Visrambha”, Vatsayana talks in great detail about how an emotional connection can be established between a newly married couple before they consummate their marriage.
If the marriage is between two strangers, they must wait for the fourth night for sexual intercourse, only cuddling or making out at first. Meanwhile, they can spend their first three days together having meals, engaging in family functions, and participating in pujas so that at night they have something in common to talk about.
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It also talks about the consent of both the parties. Your partner must be on the same page as you and things shouldn’t be forced.
8. Attraction is beyond the physical
Contrary to popular belief, Kama Sutra is not only for men but also for women. It stresses the importance of women being knowledgeable as it makes them more desirable.
As per the book, women must read the book so they are aware of the 64 sex positions mentioned in it. They must also remain updated about current events and play word games.
These top 8 unexplored facts about Kama Sutra will surely transform your sex life.
