Kama Sutra??

[Marina*]

This is a question that may raise a few eyebrows. Is it okay for Christians to consult the Kama Sutra? For anyone not in the know, this an Indian text that describes how to behave sexually towards your partner. I will not lie. I have seen mixed segments from this text. It seems to be a collage of the tame items like how to you relax the woman to the risque chapters with graphic details. If you're married, is there a problem here?

God bless,
M*

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Although I'm not an expert on eastern religion. I believe Sutras are religious texts.
I would suggest leaving it alone and rely on your imagination instead.

 

[Kelly]

Ka·ma
n. Hinduism The god of love.

su·tra
n.

1. Hinduism. Any of various aphoristic doctrinal summaries produced for memorization generally between 500 and 200 [size=-1]B.C.[/size] and later incorporated into Hindu literature.
2. Buddhism. A scriptural narrative, especially a text traditionally regarded as a discourse of the Buddha.

Agree with Mr. Cheese on this. A lot of people would classify yoga and even karate as too religious and I somewhat agree. Concepts of chakras and chi impart power within the individual, of which we have none w/o the Holy Spirit.

 

[Johnnz]

That book was once considered obscene. Fortunately, times have changed, and there are now books with much the same sexual information available from many bookshops.

Sex is not all instinct. Good information and a communicative partner is a good combination.

John
NZ

 

[kidsminister]

That book was once considered obscene. Fortunately, times have changed, and there are now books with much the same sexual information available from many bookshops.

Sex is not all instinct. Good information and a communicative partner is a good combination.

John
NZ

My husband and I went into marriage assuming that we'd just "know" what to do and how to go about doing it. WRONG!!!

Not to be crude, but it's not just "insert Tab A into Slot B."

And sad to say, there are really not very many Christian books out there that help with specific "technique" issues. And please don't suggest The Act of Marriage by Tim LaHaye . I've read it, along with Intended for Pleasure and a host of other Christian books on married sex. I think it's pretty funny that the Christian books assume that you have some knowledge beforehand, while the secular books, or those of other religions like the Kama Sutra spell EVERYTHING out for you. I found that much useful than vague, veiled references to *whisper* s-e-x.

If you're uncomfortable with the idea of messing with an eastern religion, buy a copy of Cosmo - there's almost always a section on technique and new and exciting stuff to try!!

 

[Katydid]

If you are even nervous about a books "religious aspects" then go another way. There are plenty of books with the same information in a different package.

 

[Zoomer]

Most people do not consult the book for it's relgious aspects but to learn new positions. Many new versions leave alot of the spirituality out of it and is basically a sexual how to book. I do think it can be a good idea for a couple, if both partners are willing. As Katydid said, if you are uncomfortable with the religious aspect still, there are other how to sex books.

 

[andiesmama]

We've got a copy, and, like Zoomer said, it doesn't have much if any discussion about the religous part of the Kama Sutra. It's all just new & interesting positions, altho I must confess that I'd need to be an acrobat to try some of them!! lol

 

[Vilnius]

This is a question that may raise a few eyebrows. Is it okay for Christians to consult the Kama Sutra? For anyone not in the know, this an Indian text that describes how to behave sexually towards your partner. I will not lie. I have seen mixed segments from this text. It seems to be a collage of the tame items like how to you relax the woman to the risque chapters with graphic details. If you're married, is there a problem here?

God bless,
M*

I would not worry about the religious aspects of eastern texts, just ignore that and take what you find helpful. We had a copy, and it was not the graphic detail that led us to get rid of it, but the photos of naked, very atractive women. I fled temptation by getting rid of it. Another eastern book that we have found very helpful [and it just has rather quaint drawings ] is "The Tao of Love and Sex" by Jolan Chang. Especially as men approach 30, I highly recommend its advice about male restraint

 

[Kelly]

I'd like to add a comment about permitting other gods/religions into our lives even subtly. The people of Israel frequently permitted foriegn gods to exist, even trusted in their charms and offered sacrifice to them. Check 1st and 2nd Kings. Also, look at Balaam, (Numbers 21, etc) who walked the dangerous line between God and mysticism.

God never blessed them for this, and frequently punished them for it, or at least they lost their blessings. It may seem innocent as a form of meditation, sexual improvement, or the like but how much of it would be something God would bless? We already have too many things in our modern day lives that present themselves as idols to permit the concepts of false religions into any aspect of our lives. Just be careful, please.

 

[Marina*]

Thank you for all the replies. Everyone has good points. I think I will find another book just because I'd rather error on the side of caution.

God bless,
M*

 

[Rosa Mystica]

I don't think it's a sin for a married couple to cite this source if it's purely to educate themselves further about the intricacies of sex. If they're doing it for religious purposes, however- yeah, that would likely be a sin.

*Note: I am not married, but if I ever am, then I wouldn't entirely shun the Kama Sutra as a source for, uh, you know...

 

[Johnnz]

We've got a copy, and, like Zoomer said, it doesn't have much if any discussion about the religous part of the Kama Sutra. It's all just new & interesting positions, altho I must confess that I'd need to be an acrobat to try some of them!! lol

In some cultures married women would carefully instruct young brides on how to behave sexually. Books sucha s teh Kama Sutra were essential manuals. We have this great taboo that seems to prevent open discussion about many things sexual. But, since we all have the same body parts,do pretty much the same things with them, and have similar feeligs and pleasures, it seems to me that we are all being unneccessarily prudish. People read sexual material to get information, because we are in a shame based culture regarding sex, and many couples do not have good sexual information when they get married, or these days when they begin to have sex . If you find something useful that is not obviously wrong use it to be better informed.

But, you can focus too much on technique - positions etc. Its good to know about such matters, but there are only so many possibilities and a long time to be using them. And, as mentioned, most of us are not contortionists.


Being creative is important. A recent newspaper article stated that researchers have discovered that the average time of sexual intercourse is less than 8 minutes. Much of the enjoyment of sex is in the foreplay and consequent sexual arousal. We get much more out of our sex life if we make the effort to prolong our time of arousal and 'fun together'. Working around the limitations of having children around can become part of an arousing challenge in itself. When sex become confined to an 'after hours' activity in the bedroom variety of positions will not itself result in deeply enjoyable and satisfying sex over many years.

John
NZ