The Sultan's Sex Potions - Arab Aphrodisiacs in the Middle Ages

About the author

Daniel L. Newman holds the Chair of Arabic Studies at the University of Durham, UK. His publications include An Imam in Paris: Account of a Stay in France by An Egyptian Cleric (1826–1831), The Sultan’s Feast: A Fifteenth-Century Egyptian Cookbook and The Exile’s Cookbook: Medieval Gastronomic Treasures from al-Andalus and North Africa. In addition to his academic work, Newman shares his passion for recreating medieval Arab dishes on his blog (www.eatlikeasultan.com) and Instagram account (@medieval_arab_cooking).

Summary

The Sultan's Sex Potions by Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a 13th-century scientific text, explores aphrodisiacs, sexual practices and potency. Written for a ruler, it offers a guide to desire without a physician. This bilingual edition includes key manuscripts, a translation and an introduction to Arabic erotic literature.

Product details

• Authors: Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Nasir Al-Din Nasir Al-Din Al-Tusi Al-Tusi, Al-Tusi Nasir Al-Din, Muhammad ibn Muhammad Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Daniel L. Newman
• Assisted by: Newman Daniel L. (Editor), Daniel L. Newman (Translation), Newman Daniel L. (Translation)
• Publisher: Saqi Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.10.2025
• EAN: 9781849250757
• ISBN: 978-1-84925-075-7
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Non-fiction book; Prose: non-fiction, HEALTH & FITNESS / Sexuality, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Arabic, SELF-HELP / Sexual Instruction, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Middle Eastern, Arabic, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Social issues & processes, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Biography and non-fiction prose, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Sexual Behaviour