Dare . . . to Try Kama Sutra

A READER VIEWS BOOK REVIEW

Dare. . .to Try Kama Sutra
Marc Dannam & Axterdam
Hunter House Inc. (2010)
ISBN 9780897935227
Reviewed by William Phenn for Reader Views (2/11)


     Following the teachings from the Bible, Dare. . .to Try Kama Sutra goes down the list of the seven deadly sins and describes a variety of sexual positions for each one. Who would ever think that Envy, Greed, Pride, Gluttony, Wrath, Lust and Sloth could be so much fun?

     From the beginning, this little 108-page volume grabs the reader with a narrative on the Kama Sutra. It gives a little history and merges it with the seven deadly sins of love. The authors continue to keep the reader mesmerized with “Making Love: The Rule of Nine.” Here, they go into an in-depth tutorial on how to move the Jade Stem so as to get the most pleasure from the sexual encounter.

     Each of the “Seven Mortal Sins,” is explained and the corresponding sexual positions described in graphic detail.

      “Envy,” is mentioned for such things as “Amour furtif,” the French version of a quickie, in a doorway or outside. In these mentioned positions, the couple does not always have to get totally naked.

     The next one is “Greed.” This chapter dealt with the greedy practices of fellatio, cunnilingus and others. It encourages the reader to allow himself the satisfaction he deserves. Whether sitting, standing or laying down; Greed tells the reader to, “Pleasure thyself” and gives a few good examples.
 
      “Pride” is number three in the book and refers to Adam and Eve being, “Prideful” after eating the forbidden fruit.

     This chapter goes on to say that there is nothing wrong with taking pride in your body. But a toned body and good technique is not enough in lovemaking. The reader is told that the most important thing is to be attentive to your partner and yourself and gives many examples of how this is achieved.

     The chapter on “Gluttony” cautions against taking more for your self. It suggests sharing, whether it is in bed or in business. Gluttony stresses the need for giving freely of ones self and includes some very descriptive examples. But it also instructs the reader to not waste his time.

      “Wrath” is described in chapter five, not as dissatisfaction with something but rather an aggressive form of love.

     In these descriptive passages, the reader is told how to use wrath for recreational purposes. Such things as harmonious love utilizing anal sex or the use of a dildo and other unique techniques.

     Lewd and titillating scenes are described in chapter six, “Lust” and the taboos that go with it.  Lust talks about group sex, two or more women with one man and two or more men with one woman. This chapter goes as far as to touch on S&M, Bondage and the roles of a Slave and Master or Dominant and Submissive.

     In conclusion, “Sloth” is aimed at the lover who has exhausted himself after performing all the other chapters and is now looking for an easy solution to an orgasm. This final chapter tells him how to pleasure his partner with the least amount of effort.

     I thoroughly enjoyed this little satire on the Kama Sutra and recommend it highly to all adults that want something for a quick read on the bus, at the doctor’s office or in church. I gave Dare. . .to Try Kama Sutra  a well-deserved “A” and proudly set it on the shelf next to the real Kama Sutra.


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