Secrets of a suppressed desire

Tulasi Acharya’s book discusses how sexual desire and patriarchy shape South Asian society, drawing from history, religion, and literature.

Sex is a crucial element of a healthy, fulfilling life. Nevertheless, there is minimal discussion about it, which impedes creative ideas and practices related to a joyful sexual life. While sex is widely discussed in a gendered and sexualised society that targets and ridicules certain genders and groups, it is egregiously overlooked as a fundamental aspect of human life.