Yoni

The word yoni is the Sanskrit word for the 'female reproductive organ'. Translated directly into English, it could mean vulva or vagina. It also has a wider meaning in religious and spiritual contexts, where its meaning is 'creativity'. The yoni is also considered to be symbolic of Shakti or other goddesses of a similar nature.

Yoni massage

The history of yoni massage is not fully known. However, studies of carvings at places such as Khajuraho in India, and texts such as the Kama Sutra, reveal it developed as a form of foreplay for women in the harems of the ancient Indian kings and emperors. These rulers had dozens of wives and hence, were unable to satisfy the carnal desires of all of them. In fact, some members of the harem never had sexual relations with the king more than once or twice.

Related Topics:
Khajuraho - Kama Sutra

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The ancient rulers were aware that denying the women of their harem satisfaction of their sexual desires could produce unwanted consequences. The women might fall prey to temptation, possibly attempting to satisfy their desires with a guard, soldier, or other servants. The servant and the wife would, undoubtedly, be executed. However, the event would still bring shame to the king himself.

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To avoid the possibility of such disgrace, the ancient rulers employed the services of eunuchs to guard their harem. Eunuchs were usually procured by castrating young men captured from enemy kingdoms or young boys purchased domestically. These eunuchs were trained in the art of yoni massage. The official practice of the art of yoni massage was eventually abolished in all of the kingdoms of India.

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In modern times, the term has been applied to commercial massages that do not conform to the standards of the historical practice.

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