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secrets of the plain girl

An ancient Chinese tradition tells of a river goddess who took the form of a shell, from which she was incarnated as a woman. The shell's resemblance to the Yoni has caused it to become a symbol of fertility in Eastern

culture. The Goddess of the Shell was also known as the Plain Girl, one of a triad

of sexual initiators of the mythical Yellow Emperor.

Legend has it that the Plain Girl designed a fifty-stringed zither, which she played for the Emperor. One day her music so affected him that he declared the instrument too dangerous for human ears. He ordered it split in two, each half left with twenty-five strings. This story takes on an added dimension in light of the importance of the number fifty in Tantric teachings. For fifty is the number of the original sound vibrations from which all worldly things emerged. Fifty are the heads on Kali's garland, and fifty the number of letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. The English alphabet of twenty-six letters has just over half this number.

The Plain Girl taught the Yellow Emperor the secret methods of love-making. The books known as the Secret Methods of the Plain Girl and the Sexual Recipes of the Plain Girl are two of the works that bear her name. They contain a wealth of information, which, since it is attributed to a woman, is of particular importance today.

In one text, the Plain girl declares, "Woman is superior to man in the way that water is superior to fire. People who are expert in the Art of Love are like excellent cooks, who know how to blend the different flavors into a tasty meal. Those who know the Art of Yin and Yang can blend the pleasures of the senses; but those who do not know it will have an unexpected death, without ever having enjoyed love-making." She then goes on to describe the symptoms, desires, and passionate movements of the woman. We quote from her at length.

FIVE S Y M P T O M S

The Plain Girl declares that there are Five

Symptoms by which a man can tell when a woman is sexually excited:

First, she grows flushed or red in the face; at this point, the man should draw close to her. Second, her nipples grow hard and her nose becomes slightly moist; then he should insert his love-weapon. Third, her throat becomes dry and she begins to swallow profuse saliva; this indicates that the man should begin slow movements of loving. Fourth, her Jade Gate becomes moist and slippery; then the man should plunge into her very deeply. Finally, copious emissions from her Inner Heart begin to exude outward; at this stage, the man may move freely inside her body.

F I V E D E S I R E S

The Plain Girl enumerates Five Desires by which the response of a woman can be gauged:

First, if in her mind she desires to make love, then her breathing will become irregular. Second, if her Jade Gate desires to make love, then her nostrils will become distended and her mouth will open. Third, if her vital essence wishes to be stirred up through love-making, she will begin to move her body up and down rhythmically. Fourth, if her heart's desire is to be completely satisfied, then profuse moisture will be emitted from her Jade Gate, sufficient even to wet her clothes. Fifth, if she is ready to reach orgasm, then she will stretch her body like an animal, and close her eyes.

A depiction of the Plain Girl initiating a nobleman into the Taoist posture known as Jumping White Tiger. From a Japanese print by Sugimura Jihei, circa 1680.

Therapeutic love-making was an ancient Taoist science. Through control of the rhythms and positions of love, vital elements of the body become harmonized. From a Japanese color print by Isoda Koryusai, circa 1772.

If one moves but does not emit semen, the life-force and vigor are in excess. The body absorbs the energy and all the senses are sharpened.

P'ENG TSU

T E N S T A G E S O F L O V I N G

The Plain Girl lists Ten Stages of Loving:

First, by embracing the man with her arms, a woman shows that she wants him to draw her body close and possess her in love. Second, by stretching out her legs, a woman shows the man that she wants him to rub the upper part of her Jade Gate [the clitoris]. Third, by stretching her stomach, she shows that she wants him to make short love-strokes in her body. Fourth, by beginning to move her buttocks backward and forward, she shows that she senses she will soon be experiencing great pleasure. Fifth, by raising her legs, she shows that she wants

therapeutic love-making

The Discourse of the Plain Girl lists the Eight Benefits from particular rhythms of lovemaking. These rhythms are mostly c o m b i n a t i o n s of magical numbers, taking the Yang Number as their inspiration. The Yang, or male force, is

represented by odd numbers and the Yin, or female force, by even ones.

Therapeutic love-making, by controlling the rhythms and positions of intercourse, is a topic unique to Oriental medicine. According to Eastern medical observation, the blood, flesh, fat, bones, marrow, and semen (or ovum) are links in a chain that evolves according to a natural order and rhythm. The

Sushruta Samhita, a major Hindu medical text, states, "Life-essence produces blood, from blood is produced flesh, from flesh originates fat, which gives rise to bones. From bones originates marrow, which in turn goes to generate semen or ovum." This sevenfold generation of bodily elements is a natural process that can easily be upset by over-exertion or unhealthful habits. Likewise it can be reinforced by a careful choice of actions.

him to penetrate into her body with deep love-strokes. Sixth, by squeezing her thighs together, she shows that her Jade Gateway is emitting love-juices. Seventh, by moving her body from left to right, she shows that she wants the man to penetrate into her body from the side. Eighth, by raising the upper part of her body and pressing her breasts against the man, she shows that she has almost reached her zenith of pleasure. Ninth, by relaxing her limbs, she shows that she has reached her climax. Tenth, by the emission of a copious flow of love-juices from her Precious Gateway, she shows that her vital essence has been released.

Therapeutic love-making draws its inspiration from the fact that specific postures channel energy in different ways, enabling the body to focus on and correct imbalances. Love-making is always linked to changes in respiration, heartbeat, circulation, glandular secretions, and brain waves. Since the body has the ability to create antidotes for any disease or condition, it is just a matter of triggering the correct metabolic process. Hatha Yoga postures and breathing have proved very effective in bringing the body to cure itself of even the most serious illnesses. Sexual Yoga can do this even more efficiently since both male and female principles are working in harmony and complementing each other.

Hatha Yoga by itself can be a lengthy and difficult discipline to perfect, whereas Taoist and Tantric love-making naturally generates vitality and energy.

Taoist and Tantric therapeutic love-making both emphasize rhythm and posture. These actions can benefit all parts of the male and female body and have a strengthening and lightening effect on the spirit. Though basically simple, this discipline does require that the man perfect his powers of retention. Woman's role in therapeutic love-making is that of an Initiatress invoking the nourishing powers of nature. Her emotional energy and subtle secretions are essential in bringing about harmonization of body and mind in her partner. While the man concentrates on retention, it is the woman's role to abandon herself to "giving," opening up the healing

energies of her spirit. By so "giving," she also "receives"; her Yin-force is strengthened and her restorative and vitalizing powers are enhanced. The sexual secrets declare that if a woman truly opens up her awesome powers of rejuvenation, there is no limit to her healing potential. The following eight postures, rhythms, and benefits all depend on the man's ability to control ejaculation and the woman's willingness to circulate healing energies.

The Eight Benefits

CONCENTRATION OF SEMEN

To achieve this benefit, the woman is asked to lie on her side, with her thighs spread wide. The man lies alongside, between her legs, and inserts his Love Weapon carefully. He should cease making love with her after giving eighteen strokes of love. This method helps to concentrate the semen, and at the same time cures any bleeding of the woman. It should be practiced twice daily, for a period of fifteen days. (Note: 18 is 2 x 9)

R E S T I N G T H E SPIRIT

To achieve this benefit, the woman lies on her back, with legs stretched out and a cushion under her buttocks. The man kneels between her open thighs and inserts his Weapon. He should cease making love with her after giving twenty-seven strokes of love. This method will rest the spirit of the man, and at the same time cure any chills in the sexual region of the woman. It should be practiced three times daily for a period of twenty days. (27 is 3 X 9)

B E N E F I T S F O R T H E

I N T E R N A L O R G A N S

To achieve this benefit, the woman lies on her side and bends or lifts both legs. The man, laying his body at right angles across her, inserts his Weapon from behind. He should cease making love with her after giving thirty-six strokes of love. This method benefits the internal organs of both the man and the woman. It should be practiced four times daily, for a period of twenty days. (36 is 4 x 9)

S T R E N G T H E N I N G T H E B O N E S

To achieve this benefit, the woman lies on her side, with her left knee upper-

Taoist love-posture particularly suited to prolonged love-making. From a Chinese print of the Ming dynasty.

Therapeutic love-posture for the concentration of semen. From a Chinese painting on silk of the K'ang-hsi period (1662-1722).

Variation of a therapeutic love-posture for the concentration of semen. From a

Chinese painting of the eighteenth century.

Therapeutic love-posture for resting the spirit. From a Japanese print by Okumura Masanobu, circa 1708.

Therapeutic love-posture for benefiting the internal organs. From a Japanese color print by Utamaro, circa 1800.

Therapeutic love-posture for strengthening the bones. From a Chinese painting on silk of the K'ang-hsi period (1662-1722).

Therapeutic love-posture for the harmonization of blood circulation. From a Chinese print of the eighteenth century.

Therapeutic love-posture for increasing the blood. A Chinese painting on silk, circa early nineteenth century.

most and bent. She should stretch out her right leg. The man lies on top of her, resting his weight on his arms and legs. Inserting his Weapon, he should give exactly forty-five strokes of love. This method harmonizes the joints of the man and at the same time cures any congestion in the body of the woman. It should be practiced five times daily, for a period often days. (45 is 5 X 9)

H A R M O N I Z A T I O N O F

B L O O D C I R C U L A T I O N

To achieve this benefit, the woman lies on her side, bending her right leg and extending her left leg. The man lies over her, resting on his hands, and she inserts his Weapon. He should give exactly fifty-four strokes of love. This method will help promote the circulation of blood and harmonize the life conduits. At the same time, it is effective in curing any pains in the sexual region of the woman. It should be practiced six times daily, for a period of twenty days. (54 is 6 X 9)

I N C R E A S I N G T H E B L O O D

To achieve this benefit, the man lies on his back and the woman kneels on top of him. When her buttocks are raised, he inserts the Jade Stalk deeply. The woman moves up and down, making love with him until she has received exactly sixty-three strokes of love. An alternate method is for her to squat over him. This method of love-making increases a man's strength and stores up his blood. It is also very effective in curing any irregularities of the woman's menstruation. It should be practiced seven times daily for a period of ten days in succession. (63 is 7 X 9)

Variation of a therapeutic loveposture for increasing the blood.

From a Chinese painting of the nineteenth century.

Therapeutic love-posture for adjusting the whole physical system. From a Japanese print by Sugimura Jihei, circa 1690.