Depiction of Homosexuality in Ayurveda

Abstract

Sexual attraction towards same sex is called homosexuality. Ayurvedadoes not accept it as a disease. It is caused by genetic factors. It issomehow different from the normal sexual practice. Sandhi (lesbianism)is a type of female homosexuality caused by vitiated vatadosa. Suchwomen have undeveloped breasts and they don't get interest for sexualintercourse with any male. Sandha (gay) is also a type of malehomosexuality where the male is found to be un-masculine. Asekya is atype of male homosexuality in which men are having scanty sperm, theysatisfy their sexual desires by sucking the genitals and drinking thesemen of another man. As a result of sinful deeds of past life, unhealthysperm and ovum of parents, vata dosa is vitiated. Ayurveda panchakarmatherapies can treat impotency caused by homosexuality.