Reference books

There are 2 reference books about sexuality: the well known 'kamasutra' and 'the perfumed garden'.

The Kamasutra is widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behaviour in Sanskrit literature and it was written around the 2nd century. This book is not exclusively a sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family and other aspects increasing pleasure in life.

The Perfumed Garden of Sensual Delights an Arabic sex manual from 15th century. This book presents opinions on what qualities men and women should have to be attractive, it gives advices on sexual techniques, and warnings about sexual health.