1. Laura Williamson Alysa Strenke

2. India

3. Around 4000 BC, first evidence of sexual attitudes Buddhism Hinduism Jainism Sex Education through art and literature Treated sex like a science

4. Influenced other cultures 19 th Century – Indian people picked up conservative views.

5. It’s not just about sex

6. 450 BC Vatsyayana Translated by Sir Richard Burton First written in Sanskrit It’s not just about tantric philosophy 7 smaller books within it

7. Dharma – “conduct” Artha – “material goods and economic interests” Kama – “entertainment and pleasure” Moksha – “escape from rebirth”

8. Contains the index Basic introduction

9. Size – Does it matter? Pleasuring a woman Embracing, Kissing, Slapping, and Scrapping Nails Sexual Positions

10. Betrothal and marriage Creating confidence in the girl Courtship, showing feelings outwardly How to win over members of the opposite sex Certain forms of marriage

11. Behaving in the husband’s absence Multiple wives

12. Women’s reactions to men Gaining women over Women’s minds Keeping one’s own wives

13. Relationships with the men No obligation for money How they get money

14. Personal adornment and other things that attract others Creating desire in others

15. It’s not all about sex! As you read the Kama Sutra remember… Some things we do not consider socially right. Its more about ethics and living a good life

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