For many people who are looking to take their sex life to a higher level by combining elements of spirituality, the first place they turn is to the ancient Kama Sutra.

The Kama Sutra was written in its original form in the 8th century B.C. and it was used as a guide for not just better and more satisfying sex, but also as a way to bond with your partner beyond just sex.

It is thought that if enough care is taken and both partners are equally interested in each others pleasure as much as their own, that a level of transcendence can be obtained in which a blissful spiritual state is reached through mutual sexual satisfaction.

Let us take a look at a few recommendations by Kama Sutra experts on how you can get the most out of your sex life.

1) Getting ready.

The Kama Sutra stressed an emphasis on being clean. This is a key tenant of the Kama Sutra since by being clean, both partners can enjoy each other without and distraction.

It is recommended that a full shower and scrub down be incorporated into everyday sex, it is even recommended as being part of foreplay. The Kama Sutra also suggests that special emphasis be placed on the breath. A good long brushing followed by some mouth wash is a good way to make the most sensual part of the body, the mouth, ready for intimacy.

2) Foreplay.

One of the main stresses of the Kama Sutra is patience and sensuality. These are a key part of foreplay.

Touch is the one sensation humans crave more than all others, and when it comes to the Kama Sutra, slow, sensual, patient touch is vital. Both lovers should communicate what areas of their body are especially sensitive to erotic touch and each person should take note to concentrate on these areas.

The Kama Sutra places special meaning to the kiss. If you think that the only place for a kiss during sex is on your lover lips, then you need to read up. Kissing should be done on every place you can think of on the body of your partner. Make sure you are taking your time and caressing at the same time. Let your entire body become a sexual object that exists only to please your partner.

3) Oral Sex.

While any part of the traditional Kama Sutra that partners may not find to their liking can be skipped, most partners enjoy oral sex as part of their regular sexual routine. With the Kama Sutra, the same principals that are taught above are emphasized: patience, touching, kissing and exploration. For the woman, try kissing, touching and breathing on the area around the genitals, not just on the penis itself.

The same for the men, the entire body is a sexual organ and you should treat it like such. If things get too hot and heavy and you wish to draw things out longer, take frequent breaks and talk to each other about what worked and what did not.

4) Penetration.

Maybe the most famous part of the Kama Sutra are the unorthodox (at least to many Westerners) sexual positions that are used. The running theme with these is that they are very deliberate and rigid. The reason why is that every position allows couples to experience a new sensation.

New parts of the body will come into contact with that of your partner and there will be different angles, speeds and depths of penetration with each position that allows for an entirely new experience.

There are so many different sexual positions in the Kama Sutra that you could try a different one per week and it would take years for you to go through them all. Do not be afraid to be adventurous and keep trying if you have trouble getting into a particular position. It will be worth it.

5) Other sexual positions.

Anal sex is practiced by over half of North American couples, and while it still carries somewhat of a taboo, it can be a wonderful experience for both partners.

A few precautions to take into account before hand. Make sure the receiving partner is as clean as possible.

Second, make sure there is plenty of lubricant for penetration and third, go slowly. While the Kama Sutra does not mention anal sex persey, they do mention the anus as a sensual zone that, if properly cleaned, can be very erotic and should not be ignored during sexual intercourse.

6) Cooling down.

Once you have both gotten your fill, do not stop the erotic nature of your encounter. Cooling down can be just as much fun as the initial heat up.

Partners should continue to touch and remain nude and intimate if at all possible. Another shower is a great way to scrub each other off and continue touching at the same time.

Just because (hopefully) both partners have orgasmed does not mean the sensuality has to stop.

7) Practice makes perfect.

While most couples do not need any extra encouragement to engage in sex, with the Kama Sutra, sex can become a spiritual experience.

With the extremely slow build up, the incredible intimacy and sensuality, when the inevitable release happens, it can be the closest thing many of us experience to being close to God.

The Kama Sutra is a fantastic way to expand the realms of your sex life and your spirituality at the same time. The more you try it, the better you will get at it.

The Kama Sutra is truly an amazing creation. It combines the best of human nature with spirituality to create a deep and wonderful experience. It may not be for the less adventurous of us out there, but for many, the Kama Sutra is like a shining door that opens into heaven.