Erogenous Zones: Described in Old Sanskrit Literature

R. Nambisan, K. P. Skandhan

Department of Physiology, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, India.
Senior Medical Officer Government Ayurveda Hospital, Ponnani, India.

DOI: 10.4236/asm.2014.42005                

Abstract

Our knowledge on erogenous points in both male and female is limited. We present here the vast knowledge on the same availability which existed in India during the 13th century.

Keywords

Erogenous Zones, Moon Influence, Lunar Month, Synodic Month, Sexual Excitement, Sexual Pleasure

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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