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The Perfumed Garden


Do not wash your verge directly after having withdrawn it from the vagina of the woman; until the irritattion has gone down somewhat; then wash it and its opening carefully. Otherwise, do not wash your member frequently. Do not leave the vulva directly after the emission, as this may cause canker.[1]


SUNDRY POISONS FOR THE COITUS

The ways of doing it to women are numerous and variable. And now is the time to make known to you the different positions which are usual.

God, the magnificent, has said:

"The women are your field. Go upon your field as you like."[2] According to your wish you can choose the position you like best, of course provided that the coition takes place in the spot destined for it, that is, in the vulva.

Manner the first.—Make the woman lie upon her back, with her thighs raised, then getting between her legs, introduce your member into her. Then pressing your toes to the ground, you can rummage her in a convenient, measured way.[3] This is a good position for a man with a long verge.

  1. Although I have translated the word with canker it may, according to the dictum of some practitioners, signify also an affection that is known under the names of sefia, otherwise putrefaction, which is simply gonorrhea.
  2. This passage is an extract from the 223rd verse, chap. ii. of the Koran. The same runs: "The women are your field. Go out upon your field as you list, but do previously some deed for your soul's sake. Fear God and be mindful of the day when you shall be in his presence."
  3. This position for the coition, which may be called the natural one, is called by the Arabs hannechi, which means "the manner of serpents."