The Modern Kama Sutra: The Ultimate Guide to the Secrets of Erotic Pleasure (Paperback)

by Kamini Thomas (Author), Kirk Thomas (Author)

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The 2,000-year-old Kama Sutra is widely regarded as the most famous work on erotic pleasure ever created. This original new interpretation of the Hindu sex classic features 40 easy-to-follow explicit positions, each beautifully illustrated by stunning color photographs, step-by-step instructions, difficulty ratings, and relevant quotes from the original text. From slow and gentle to fast and intense, the positions fulfill every mood and sexual need, and are designed to heighten pleasure from both a man’s and woman’s perspective. Separate chapters explore the body, senses, mood, foreplay, and oral sex, offering creative ways to bring new levels of eroticism into lovemaking.

A book that couples will want to keep by their bedside tables and refer to again and again, The Modern Kama Sutra is the ultimate book for modern lovers.

About the Author

Kamini and Kirk Thomas met while touring the ancient temples of Southeast Asia and have done much research into Eastern spirituality and its relationship to sexual practices, including tantric sex. Kirk is a freelance journalist and illustrator. His wife Kamini, a social psychologist, has worked on numerous publications including books on tantric love, partner yoga, and sexual massage. She has lived and worked in India, learning Hindi and immersing herself in its rich and vibrant culture. She became interested in the Kama Sutra while visiting erotic sculptures at Khajuraho. Kamini and Kirk live in Bath, England.

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Product Details Paperback: 176 pages Publisher: Da Capo Press (November 15, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1569243093 ISBN-13: 978-1569243091 Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,993 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Erotic and Infomative, September 15, 2008 By  L. A. Enke "Anne of Carversville" (New York City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Perhaps the book is 4-stars, not 5. My review is designed to dilute the previous one-star condemnation. I'm totally baffled as to what is "pornish" and "juvenile" about this book. (Read my comments on her review.) To be honest, I'm an interested novice on the subject of Kama Sutra, and probably don't know a 4-star from a 5-star read. I hoped to upload photos from the book for you to make your own decisions, but they are "nude" and forbidden to upload. The photos are beautifully erotic, full color, lots of light and shadow, upscale, minimally explicit: yes, breasts; yes, some pubic hair; yes -- couples enjoying intercourse. The book is about sex, after all. Unlike some sex books with illustrations, the photos are clear in "what to do" with one's body, to achieve the pose. Each pose is rated with a degree of difficulty, and type: example "soft, gentle" vs. "deep, intense, hot". Being a good lover is highly important to me, and I can learn a lot from this book. Is it the best one out there? I have no idea, but I'm delighted that I bought it. LA Enke 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the look and the buy, June 1, 2009 By  Mom2Two1986 "MOM221986" (Casa Grande, AZ) - See all my reviews I absolutely love this book. 1) It is informative and very easy to understand. 2) It is very descriptive and the pictures that accompany the descriptions really do help. 3) While some may deem it pornographic, obviously you would not give it to a child, it is something about sex that helps in this modern world. I can say this though I cannot wait to really try this and implement it with my partner. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!, June 10, 2009 By  Trubrit "Trubirt" (Nevada United States) - See all my reviews A great way to keep the fun going in a 25 year old romance, we just Pick a position a week, and run with it.		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars For those who want to make love expertly The Kama Sutra, everyone knows the name - a nearly 2,000 year old Sanskrit text on sexuality and relationships between the sexes. Read more Published 2 months ago by Alice in Wonderland 1.0 out of 5 stars The Modern Kama Sutra Hated this book. I was looking for a good suppliment to The Heart of Tantric Sex, and frankly it was a bit pornish and juvenile. Don't waste your time. Published 11 months ago by K. Jackson Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (November 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569243093
• ISBN-13: 978-1569243091
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,993 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Erotic and Infomative, September 15, 2008

By	L. A. Enke "Anne of Carversville" (New York City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Perhaps the book is 4-stars, not 5. My review is designed to dilute the previous one-star condemnation. I'm totally baffled as to what is "pornish" and "juvenile" about this book. (Read my comments on her review.)

To be honest, I'm an interested novice on the subject of Kama Sutra, and probably don't know a 4-star from a 5-star read. I hoped to upload photos from the book for you to make your own decisions, but they are "nude" and forbidden to upload.

The photos are beautifully erotic, full color, lots of light and shadow, upscale, minimally explicit: yes, breasts; yes, some pubic hair; yes -- couples enjoying intercourse. The book is about sex, after all.

Unlike some sex books with illustrations, the photos are clear in "what to do" with one's body, to achieve the pose. Each pose is rated with a degree of difficulty, and type: example "soft, gentle" vs. "deep, intense, hot".

Being a good lover is highly important to me, and I can learn a lot from this book. Is it the best one out there? I have no idea, but I'm delighted that I bought it. LA Enke

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the look and the buy, June 1, 2009

By	Mom2Two1986 "MOM221986" (Casa Grande, AZ) - See all my reviews

I absolutely love this book. 1) It is informative and very easy to understand. 2) It is very descriptive and the pictures that accompany the descriptions really do help. 3) While some may deem it pornographic, obviously you would not give it to a child, it is something about sex that helps in this modern world. I can say this though I cannot wait to really try this and implement it with my partner.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!, June 10, 2009

By	Trubrit "Trubirt" (Nevada United States) - See all my reviews

A great way to keep the fun going in a 25 year old romance, we just Pick a position a week, and run with it.