Decolonizing Desire: The Kamasutra and Its Mistranslations

Written By Giselle Gulik Edited By Carly Rabie You might’ve heard of the Kamasutra as a series of elaborate and near-impossible sex positions that will fill you and your partner with pleasure. However, this is not what the original author, Vatsayana, intended for the text. The original Sanskrit text, believed to be written around 3 C.E., explores not only sex but also lifestyles, class, power, … Continue reading Decolonizing Desire: The Kamasutra and Its Mistranslations