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Kama again?

When reading anything about sex, the Kama Sutra is often mentioned. But what is it and what's it about?

Expanded orgasm

Sensualist Jonti Searll explains the expanded orgasm - an orgasmic state which lasts 30 minutes or longer.

The trap of male sexuality

For many men, orgasm means "going", rather than "coming", writes Jonti Searll. This needn't be the case as men can learn how to stay in an orgasmic state for much longer.

Kama Sutra - Set the mood

In order to share a wonderfully passionate evening with your lover, you need to set the mood. The Kama Sutra provides some useful tips on how to achieve this.

Kama Sutra sexual congress

Perhaps the most famous part of the Kama Sutra is its sexual positions. We provide an indepth look at 44 of the best.

Kama Sutra - lying down

Think missionary position is the only lying down position? Read what the Kama Sutra has to say and think again.

Kama Sutra - Sitting positions

Take your bedroom antics to the next level. The Kama Sutra outlines some sitting positions to help keep things interesting.

Kama Sutra - touching

The embraces of the Kama Sutra are an important place to start when initiating an evening of passion.

Kama Sutra - Hygiene

The beginning of any lovemaking session should always start with a bath or shower.

Kama Sutra - Sucking a mango fruit

Oral sex is a great way to get you both ready for a serious bout of intercourse. Learn some tips and tricks of the trade to drive your man wild, compliments of the Kama Sutra.

Sexual energy

Sex guru Jonti Searll writes about sexual energy.

Making love

Sensualist Jonti Searll shares his views about the distinction between sex and making love.

Swinging and swopping

The minefield of excitement and forbidden fruit, the fantasy, the scary first steps… Sensualist Jonti Searll shares his views.

Upcoming sensuality workshops

Sensualist Jonti Searll is visiting Cape Town in June to present a series of workshops.

What is tantric sex?

Tantric religious traditions, found in both Hinduism and Buddhism, worship divinities concerned with sexual and cosmic energy.

What is Tantra and Tantric sex?

Tantra is one of the modern sexual buzzwords that many people are talking about. Sensualist Jonti Searll explains what it is.

Challenging body image

Jonti Searll discusses body image, the beauty industry and society's expectations.

The Kama Sutra

Welcome to this four-part series on the Kama Sutra, designed to unlock the hidden pleasures of love for both you and your partner.

Kama Sutra Foreplay

The Kama Sutra is not just about sex. The second instalment of Health24s guide to the Kama Sutra focuses on the arts of fellatio and cunnilingus, and how to improve your technique.

Afterplay

After sex is an important time for a couple. Read here to find out what the Kama Sutra has to say about how to handle the precious time after lovemaking.

Kama Sutra - Rear entry

The Kama Sutra introduces some less popular sexual positions aimed to spice things up in the bedroom.

Kama Sutra - Standing

The Kama Sutra offers a viarety of standing sexual positions designed to improve the sex life of even the dullest couple.

Kama Sutra - Cunnilingus

The Kama Sutra gives some serious insight into how to please your woman in other ways.

Kama Sutra - Kissing

The Kama Sutra isn't just about sex. Kissing plays an important role in any couples relationship. Read on to learn some age old techniques.

Sensual reality

Jonti Searll looks at exploring the depths of sexuality.

Choice kissing tips

Kissing is one of the most intimate acts we can share with a partner, in fact there are times when kissing is more intimate than sex, says Jonti Searll.