Most shunga was created by artists from the popular school, ukiyo-e in Japan. Shunga had functions beyond its aesthetic appeal. Its primary use would have involved viewing and sharing the paintings or books with close friends or sexual partners. The images were also used to provide sexual education for young couples, to encourage a warrior going into battle and even to protect homes. Shunga was banned in 1722, but its production and circulation did not falter.
In this unknown shunga print, we see a man in a house of prostitution attempting to satisfy seven women at the same time.
