'BEES IN A POD' is a queer dream of mine. It is a confluence of Nāradasmṛti (an ancient Indian text) and of digging deep in my sexual identity, it unfolds like an accordion, revealing a journey of love and resilience. There's a very interesting story behind how this zine got it's name. So when I was almost done with the research, I remember having this conversation about ancient sexual practices. The anecdote this person shared is as follows : Cleopatra filled a gourd full of bees to stimulate her genitals.