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The Bibliophile: Kama Sutra

The Bibliophile: Kama Sutra

The Kama Sutra is infamous as the standard book of sex and kink, but there’s so much more to be found in this masterpiece than where and how to give it to your partner. It’s also about whom you should give it to and why. This ancient classic by Indian philosopher Mallanaga Vatsyayana is guaranteed to spark creativity in any relationship and stimulate the senses. The book acts as a how to guide to slapping, moaning and biting. It also boasts 64 different types of sexual positions from the “widely opened position” to my personal favorite, the “congress of a herd of cows.” This particular act involves a man enjoying several women at the same time and is only perfected though extensive practice and a keen aptitude for multitasking. This is similar to “united congress” which involves two women, but unlike united congress the women involved in the congress of a herd of cows do not need to love the man equally. I should probably sate now that this book is very specific.

One of the most enthralling sections of the book deals with “striking with passion.” While I’ve long enjoyed the pleasures of a good spankfest the Kama Sutra has opened new vistas of exploration. The Kama Sutra is more into slapping than Ike Turner. One note of caution however, be certain your partner is onboard before trying to create “the weeping sound” by striking your intimate pal squarely on the “jaghana.” For those not into things so painful but who still like to keep it a little rough will find plenty of ideas for rough sex that would make Marv Albert squeamish. Believe me when I tell you that you haven’t lived until you’ve tried all eight types of erotic biting. For the guys, have your lady try the “coral and the jewel” while you slave to master the “biting of the boar” upon your woman’s tender bosom.

Maybe this type of deviant behavior isn’t your speed and perhaps you’d be more comfortable doing something you’ve actually heard of before. Have no fear, because the Kama Sutra has you covered with an entire chapter on “mouth congress.” Guys will surely be eager to highlight this section for their prudish girlfriends. While great ideas abound not all the information found in this section should be attempted. For example women hoping to please their man will likely illicit a more positive response by performing the act of “sucking a mango fruit” than they will by attempting the member-mangling “biting the sides.”

While sex is great, there’s way more to be found in the Kama Sutra than just sexual positions; You can also find powerful relationship advice to live by as well. Part III of this blessing to humanity is entitled “About the Acquisition of a Wife.” Now before women start getting all up in arms about how this sounds as though women are property to be bought I should clarify that is only because they are, at least in the Kama Sutra. Marriage, it tells us, should only be done when the woman is of the same caste and a virgin. But don’t worry guys, because the Kama Sutra tells us you can have all the fun you want with dirty, wanton women. The section on marriage also provides some helpful insight such as suggesting that a man should avoid any woman “who is asleep, crying, or gone out of the house when sought in marriage.”

Overall the Kama Sutra is hot, dirty fun that inspires as it educates. Anyone looking to spice up their love life or any man looking to acquire a woman as property owes it to themselves to read this book. With some dedication and a little practice and you’ll be an expert in everything from the “crab’s position” to “suspended congress” in no time. The following are the different kinds of bitingWhat NOT to look for in marrying a girl:? The hidden bite? The swollen bite? The point? The line of points? The coral and the jewel? The line of jewels? The broken cloud? The biting of the boar

“When she lowers her head and raises her middle parts, it is called the ‘widely opened position’. At such a time the man should apply some unguent, so as to make the entrance easy.”

“Blows with the fist should be given on the back of the woman while she is sitting on the lap of the man, and she should give blows in return, abusing the man as if she were angry, and making the cooing and the weeping sounds.”? One who is kept concealed? One who has an ill-sounding name? One who has her nose depressed? One who has her nostril turned up? One who is formed like a male? One who is bent down? One who has crooked thighs? One who has a projecting forehead? One who has a bald head? One who does not like purity? One who has been polluted by another? One who is affected with a glandular enlargement in her body? One who is disfigured in any way? One who has fully arrived at puberty? One who is a friend? One who is a younger sister? One whose hands and palms are always perspiring.