Sex Positions of the Kamasutra
Like all things which keep us deliciously intrigued, no one can quite agree on the facts surrounding the Kama Sutra. We know it was compiled between the first and fourth century by an elderly Indian sage called Mallanaga Vatsyayana, but little is known of him. Some historians swear he was celibate; others say after studying ancient texts, he put the advice into practice and went for it!
It’s also thought Vatsyayana didn’t actually write the Kama Sutra, even though he’s generally referred to as the author. Folklore says he studied writings of holy men before him and discovered that Nandi, the white bull, stood guard for the mighty gods Shiva and Parvati outside their bedroom while they made love for 10,000 years. (And you thought that 40 hour romp was something worth boasting about!) Nandi swore never to speak of the sex secrets he saw and heard, but just like a fallible human, broke his vow and blabbed.
The words Nandi spoke “fell as flowers” and the flowers were gathered, strung onto thread, then woven into a book of 1,000 chapters. As time passed, the book got shortened as eventually condensed to 150 chapters. Vatsyayana managed to compact it into seven parts (only one of which deals exclusively with sex, by the way).
The Kama Sutra is basically a guide to live and love. It’s addressed to men, but Vatsyayana heartily recommends young women also flip through it before marriage (with their fiancé’s consent, of course.) At the time the Kama Sutra was written, there was no shame associated with sex – Hindus thought sex wasn’t just natural and necessary, but sacred. A veritable sexfest apparently! (Time machine, anyone?)
In 1883, the Kama Sutra was translated by Sir Richard Burton and Forster Fitzgerald Arbuthnot. So risqué was it for the Western world, they had to create their own company to publish it. Even then, it was only available through subscription and mainly read by scholars or upper class gentlemen with an appetite for erotica.
Published for general release in the U.S. and U.K. in 1962, it has remained the world’s most famous sex book, even if most people are under the misconception that it’s a “positions book” with lots of naughty drawings.
The following positions are original Kama Sutra staples. Some of them look ridiculously easy, others impossibly difficult. But don’t be fooled. A lot of what’s actually happening can’t be seen and the acrobatic positions aren’t designed for traditional thrusting. All is not as it seems!
Elephant Posture
Animalistic, primitive, and positioned to hit super-sensitive spots, this one puts him in charge of her pleasure.
Kama Sutra Rising Position
The Rising Position enables deep thrusting in a position that is comfortable for both of you — great for building erotic tension.
The Crab
The Crabs Position is satisfyingly show-off, but also relatively simple. Send each other into erotic overdrive — in comfort!
Yawning Position
Close the curtains, tear off each other’s clothes and get ready to enjoy a noisy night in. The Kamasutra Yawning Position will do everything but make you yawn.
Kama Sutra – Mare’s Position
She jumps on top of him for the ride of his life, literally milking each moment of this erotic roller coaster.
Kama Sutra – Congress of a Cow
A perfect position for spontaneous sex — and great for feeding those naughty, anonymous stranger fantasies.
Kama Sutra – Wife of Indra
This one’s all about squeezing those pelvic floor muscles – the basis of many of the positions and techniques of spiritual sex. And it has a huge effect on how good intercourse feels for both of you. So stop complaining and start squeezing!
Congress of the Crow
According to the Kama Sutra, “When a man and woman lie down in an inverted order, with the head of one toward the feet of the other, and carry on this congress, it is called the congress of a crow.”
Variant Yawning Position
The unusual entry angle of this position provides a powerfully erotic and intimate start for a sensational session in the sack.
Black Bee
The Black Bee position of the Kama Sutra, also known as “Bhramara,” is one of male submission and female domination.
Widely Opened
A lift of her hips and a curve of her back means constant clitoral contact — and one very happy girlfriend!
