The Essential Kama Sutra
The The Essential Kama Sutra is my new favorite version of this ancient text. Why? Well, in addition to the familiar Sir Richard Burton translation and smattering of Indian drawings of the positions, this book takes it two steps further by including photographs of a real-life couple, Sally and John, trying each position and commenting on what they thought of it. Not only does this make this a very hot book (these are not faked insertion shots, though they don’t go out of their way to make it overly explicit, either), but it makes it very approachable and fun to read. Sally and John clearly have a good sense of humor, healthy sex life and very decent flexibility (though I admit I found it reassuring when, for the picture of the Fixing of a Nail, it’s just a picture of Sally admitting that they tried, but she’s just not flexible enough to achieve the position; it’s one best left for the gymnasts and yogis). Between their feedback and the easy-to-keep-open size of the book (10″ x 7-1/2″), it’s easier than ever to try these ancient sexual positions at home! Recommended!
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on Friday, 7 September 2007 at 6:32 pm Selenia wrote:
Oohh, this sounds like a book I need to pick up. While I’ve read through my fair share of Kama Sutra inspired books and remakes, this one sounds like a blast to read. :)