Monday, March 30, 2009

Kama Sutra Meets Futuristic Technology & iPod !

I recently came across a book name "Art of Kama Sutra" and was fascinated by the beautifully illustrations of this ancient art/scripture ! For many centuries even now, the word & activity of "Sex" has been and is still a "Taboo" topic for some people. But come think of it, Sex is actually the oldest and the most "normal" activity for human kinds and any living organism to reproduce and pass on their genes to continue their species. But I guess as the time goes by, maybe some religion started to use it as an weapon to control people's mind to maintain their own power and whatever they are trying to achieve, then SEX has became "Taboo" or "Sin" !

But if it's so "Sinful" or "wrong" then why will there be pleasures that encourage us to keep "doing it" ? haha! anyway, this blog is not about confronting any spiritual believes or try to convenience anyone into any believes.

So we did a little study on the Art of kama Sutra... ('cause knowledge is power! wink)



The Kama Sutra (Sanskrit: कामसूत्र), (alternative spellings: Kamasutram or simply Kamasutra), is an ancient Indian text widely considered to be the standard work on love in Sanskrit literature written by the Indian intellectual Vatsyayana. A portion of the work deals with human sexual behavior.

The Kama Sutra is mostly notable of a group of texts known generically as Kama Shastra (Sanskrit: Kāma Śhāstra). Traditionally, the first transmission of Kama Shastra or "Discipline of Kama" is attributed to Nandi the sacred bull, Shiva's doorkeeper, who was moved to sacred utterance by overhearing the lovemaking of the god and his wife Parvati and later recorded his utterances for the benefit of mankind.



The Mallanaga Vatsyayana's Kama Sutra has 1250 verses, distributed in 36 chapters, which are further organized into 7 parts. According to both the Burton and Doniger translations, the contents of the book are structured into 7 parts like the following:



Content:

1. Introductory

Chapters on contents of the book, three aims and priorities of life, the acquisition of knowledge, conduct of the well-bred townsman, reflections on intermediaries who assist the lover in his enterprises (5 chapters).

2. On sexual union

Chapters on stimulation of desire, types of embraces, caressing and kisses, marking with nails, biting and marking with teeth, on copulation (positions), slapping by hand and corresponding moaning, virile behavior in women, superior coition and oral sex, preludes and conclusions to the game of love. It describes 64 types of sexual acts (10 chapters).

3. About the acquisition of a wife

Chapters on forms of marriage, relaxing the girl, obtaining the girl, managing alone, union by marriage (5 chapters).



4. About a wife

Chapters on conduct of the only wife and conduct of the chief wife and other wives (2 chapters).

5. About the wives of other people

Chapters on behavior of woman and man, encounters to get acquainted, examination of sentiments, the task of go-between, the king's pleasures, behavior in the women's quarters (6 chapters).

6. About courtesans

Chapters on advice of the assistants on the choice of lovers, looking for a steady lover, ways of making money, renewing friendship with a former lover, occasional profits, profits and losses (6 chapters).

7. On the means of attracting others to one's self

Chapters on improving physical attractions, arousing a weakened sexual power (2 chapters).



Pleasure and spirituality

Some Indian philosophies following the "four main goals of life", known as the purusharthas:

1). Dharma: Virtuous living. 2). Artha: Material prosperity. 3). Kama: Aesthetic and erotic pleasure. 4). Moksha: Liberation.

Dharma, Artha and Kama are aims of everyday life, while Moksha is release from the cycle of death and rebirth. The Kama Sutra (Burton translation) says:

"Dharma is better than Artha, and Artha is better than Kama. But Artha should always be first practised by the king for the livelihood of men is to be obtained from it only. Again, Kama being the occupation of public women, they should prefer it to the other two, and these are exceptions to the general rule." (Kama Sutra 1.2.14)

Of the first three, virtue is the highest goal, a secure life the second and pleasure the least important. When motives conflict, the higher ideal is to be followed. Thus, in making money virtue must not be compromised, but earning a living should take precedence over pleasure, but there are exceptions.

In childhood, Vātsyāyana says, a person should learn how to make a living; youth is the time for pleasure, and as years pass one should concentrate on living virtuously and hope to escape the cycle of rebirth.

The Kama Sutra is sometimes wrongly thought of as a manual for tantric sex. While sexual practices do exist within the very wide tradition of Hindu tantra, the Kama Sutra is not a tantric text, and does not touch upon any of the sexual rites associated with some forms of tantric practice.

Also the Buddha preached a Kama Sutra, which is located in the Atthakavagga (sutra number 1). This Kama Sutra, however, is of a very different nature as it warns against the dangers that come with the search for pleasures of the senses.

So after all the reading about the kama Sutra, we've notice It's spring time again, the weather warms up, flowers blooms, you see frogs are doing it, walrus, turtles, lions, even lady bugs are getting "busy"!


so of course people start to get out of the house to mingle more.... and yes, it's mating seasons for all things living haha ( well for the octo-Mom, the way and how fast she "reproduce" needs a Discovery Channel Special to explain her actions! haha) so here at LuxeGifts.com, we're always aiming for new and fabulous stuff (this time with one thing in mind, Sexual pleasure of Kama Sutra !), we've found these fabulous items to share with our reader & customers! check them out! it's Kama Stura meets hi-tech!

i-Vibe Futuristic Vibrator - Sync w/ iPod & iPhone
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iVibe is a sleek, sophisticated new generation of vibrator that combines elegance of design with the excitement of your favorite music. The audio enabled integrated microchip allows the iVibe to vibrate to the beat and rhythm of your music while you listen.

Luxe Boudoir Clitoral Inspiration Gel
Inspire Passion, Inspire Romance, Inspire Luxury, Inspire Your Clitoris! Apply a small amount of Luxe Boudoir's Clitoral Inspiration Gel directly to the clitoris to awaken your senses, increase sensitivity and send your orgasm to new heights.

Ancient Japanese Secret - Chocolate Body Painting
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Combine adult play with romance. Use this chocolate body paint to write love poems, draw hearts, flowers, and reveal your artistic side. It's insanely delicious!

Tenderness Passion Collection
A Lovers Celebration! All that is needed to obtain passion through tenderne... This sensual kit includes an Erotic Massage Oil, an Intimate Kisses Aphrodisiac Oil, a Sweet Snow Body Powder and a hand made feather tickler! All in a Strawberries & Champagne fragrance!


Glamorous Lipstick Shape Vibrator
The ultimate feel-good accessory with powerful vibration. A Must have for all fashionista !! Discreet design fits nicely in your makeup bag.


Lure For Him or Her Pheromone Colonge
Powerful Pheromone Perfume helps you to get noticed!
Trigger romantic or Lusty feelings with the "opposite sex" or the "SAME SEX" when you send out silent subconscious scent signals using pheromones.
Spray very little around your neck and chest and hit your fav bars in town and notice every guys or chics there will beg you to be their lover of the nite!!


Climax Bursts Aphrodisiac Enhanced Lube

Spice things up in the bedroom with this aphrodisiac enhanced lubricant. Water-based and glycerin free, this lubricant is made with a number of natural ingredients and Vitamin E enriched beads that burst on contact.

Ancient Japanese Secret - Toko Aroma Lubricant

Taste!... It makes all the difference. TOKO "Aroma" is the only lubricant on the market with absolutely no aftertaste. TOKO "Aroma" has been created with one thing in mind: A delicious candy taste to excite! Now go paint your face like a geishia girl, and welcome your man or woman by saying.." Miso hornee! Mee love you long time! "

ok, after all these talks, why not pick up some of these items we've selected for you to try with your love one?! and make every night a Kama Sutra night!

I'm gonna go meditate with my fav actor Paul Walker's photo.....OM... haha

P.S. don't forget to volunteer or do some charity works inbetween your practice of kama sutra !! LOL

Come back soon to check out what other fab stuff we've found for ya! untill then, singing out and peace!

Alan + mei-mei the pug





Saturday, March 14, 2009

Aromatherapy Meets Goth Chic

After I got home from a long day at work and I get all comfy under my cashmere blanket, I just love lighting up a nice scented candle with a good book ( or the super popular Vampire Novel -Twilight, yes I am not that classy at all time LOL) and relax! So for me, choosing a good scented candle is very important. I recently discover these fabulous candles from "D.L. & Co. Modern Alchemy" I just can't get enough of it!



"Modern Alchemy" is part of the world famous company "D.L & Co" which has big following from the Rich to Hip clienteles and can be found from selected few high end department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman in New York City and Maxfield Boutique in West Hollywood, CA


The "Gothic Splendor at Bergdorf Goodman" window disply





The word Alchemy was the medieval pursuit to transform un-precious metals into gold through a combination of magic and science. So D.L. & Co. Modern Alchemy Utilizing the rarest of extracts, essence and absolutes, they were able to create fragrance that conjure the time and place, transforming environments from the mundane to the sublime.

In their "Historical Collection Candles" there are 10 uniquely scents that is just purely magical!


" Brothel " - A torrid fragrance of sultry orris root, musk, ancient civet, peru balsam and rarest plai
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" Boston Tea Party " - Infused with scents of english black tea and cedar, tangled with blackish seeweed absolute.
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" Cake Walk " - This candle combines the notes of buttery cream frosting, chicory and tobacco leaves.
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" Ex Libris " - This candle is infused with scents of antiquated leather-bound volumes of handsome papers and parchment permeate, sure to seduce the senses.
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" Dia de los muertos " - Dia De Los Muertos ("Day of the Dead") candle is infused with scents of merigolds and frankinscence, sure to tantalize and evoke both the living and the dead.
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" Opium Den " - This candle is infused with scents of smouldering raising, opiates and tobacco fume.
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" Secret Society " - From their hidden sanctuaries, secret societies practice rites obscure and divine. a mysterious and powerful blend of frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and juniper.
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" Salem " - This candle is infused with scents of New England maple, hickory and wallnut. These scents are set ablaze in a ravenous bonfire consuming the imagination.
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" Tincture of winchester " - This candle is infused with scents of wood stock, 19th century lacquer and smoky gunpowder.
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" Speak Easy " - This candle combines the notes of prohibition, gin and pipe tobacco.
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They also have a full collection of Goth inspired home decor collection such as stationary, jewelries, stationary holder...ect.

Resin Cast Stationary Correspondence box w/ Hand crafted note cards $175



Silver Thorn Apple - Silver effigy filled with an intensely fragranced votive thorn apple candle $225




Sterling silver spiny clam pin - $175


I can just go on and one about how much I love D.L. & Co. Modern Alchemy's Candles and accessories! click on the pictures of the candles to see more info about each magical scents!

Now I am gonna snuggle up under my cashmere blankets, catch up my read of the "Twilight" and dream about the dreamy "Edward the Vampire" ! LOL

come back to check out our blog again to see what other fabulous finds we've found!

xoxo, Alan + mei-mei the pug