LOVERS by shan S1 Ep88: An Uncommon Guide to the Kama Sutra (You'll Be Shocked By What We Found) feat. Seema Anand
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Sep 13, 2023 Seema Anand, expert on the Kama Sutra, enlightens us on the true purpose of the text beyond sex positions. They explore cultural stigmas surrounding women's pleasure and their personal journeys towards empowerment. The chapter delves into different sexual positions, the pressure men face regarding orgasm, and the art of foreplay in the Kama Sutra.
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A 5,000-Word Essay That Lasted 23 Years
- Seema discovered the Kama Sutra while studying ancient Indian literature in the UK and expected a short essay.
- That 5,000-word plan turned into a 23-year journey unpacking metaphors and lost meanings.
Kama Sutra Is A Holistic Life Guide
- The Kama Sutra is seven sections long and only one small section covers sexual positions.
- The text is primarily a treatise on how wealthy men should live virtuously and graciously.
Language Shapes How Pleasure Is Valued
- Ancient Sanskrit uses exquisite, respectful language for sexual organs like 'yoni' and metaphors that honor pleasure.
- That vocabulary reframes pleasure as beautiful instead of shameful, changing how women might feel about their bodies.