There’s a new Kama Sutra for millennials… and it focuses on female pleasure
The Folio Society has released a limited-edition copy of the ancient sex text, illustrated for the first time by a woman
A NEW Kama Sutra book has been published - and it is very different to previous versions.
Because, for the first time in its 2,000-year history, the famous sex guide has been illustrated by a woman.
Los Angeles artist Victo Ngai, who has previously designed book jackets including Neil Gamain's Norse Mythology, illustrated the book.
She said she wanted it to appeal more to woman - and specifically young women.
She told MailOnline: "Instead of creating illustrations which are overtly sexual, I tried to walk the fine line of creating something that's tantalising, yet thoughtful and elegant at the same time…
"I didn't think about it while working on the book, but examining the pieces now in hindsight, I believe I did subconsciously work from a female-centric perspective."
- The Kama Sutra, £395, The Folio Society - Buy now
She continued: "For example, many of the scenes are composed in a way that situates the viewers in the women's point of view, while the writing often reflects the patriarchal attitude of its time."
Each book includes 25 black and white images featuring of the sexual positions as well as a signed artist’s print of a couple locked in the Embrace of Thighs.
But you better pick up your copy quickly because there are fewer than a thousand available - the book is only being released on a limited run.
- The Folio Society edition of The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana translated by Sir Richard Burton and Forster Fitzgerald Arbuthnot and illustrated by Victo Ngai is available exclusively from www.FolioSociety.com
What is the Kama Sutra?
The Kama Sutra was originally intended to educate men about about sexual techniques and positions.
It's the main Sanskrit work on human sexuality and its drawings were always seen from the male perspective.
But it also included advice on things such as taking a courtesan and maintaining a happy home.
It was first translated into English in 1883.
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