What is the kama sutra? Meaning, origin & misconceptions

When you hear “kama sutra,” chances are, contortionist sex positions come to mind. It’s not entirely wrong, but the concept goes beyond what you’ll find on page 69.

“Thousands of years ago, humans thought that sexuality was sacred,” explains the late Psalm Isadora, an intimacy and tantra expert, in her Tantra Touch program on Mindvalley. (She, unfortunately, passed away in 2017, but her teachings are still available.)

“It’s only now that we have so much taboo around it that’s caused us to ...