KAMA SUTRA SEX POSITIONS

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!

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?)

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!

Kama Sutra 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.

Congress of a Cow

A perfect position for spontaneous sex – and great for feeding those naughty, anonymous stranger fantasies.

Kama Sutra Mare’s Position

More of a technique than a position, in this super-hot move she jumps on top of him for the ride of his life, literally milking each sensual moment.

Pressed Position

The Kama Sutra Pressed Position is a classic move excellent for the G-spot orgasm, multiple orgasms, heavier female partners, or men with a smaller than average penis.

Splitting of a Bamboo

Although he's on top, she's the one making the moves in this Kama Sutra classic. If he's still on the lookout for that g-spot, "Splitting of a Bamboo" will improve his odds of finding it.

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!

Rising Position

The Rising Position enables deep thrusting in a position that is comfortable for both of you – great for building erotic tension.

Elephant Posture

Animalistic, primitive, and positioned to hit super-sensitive spots, this one puts him in charge of her pleasure.

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."

The Beetle

Unlike most rear entry positions in which he holds the reins, the Beetle puts her squarely in control. To tease him, she may partially lower herself, then raise up again. He may beg for her to take the full plunge, but tantalizing him in this way will please him as much as her.