Kama Sutra

by Rachel Hughes

  The visitor

  The visitor is a position that can be done standing up if you both are the same height, or it can also be done with the woman’s bottom resting on the edge of the table if the male is significantly taller than she is. In this position, the male will step closely to the female, embracing her as if to hug her and placing his hands on her lower back. She will the move one of her thighs in between his legs with her other leg still located on the outside of his legs. She will insert him inside of her and wrap her arms around his neck, gently moving herself up and down. This position works well if the male has a longer penis and if both individuals are the same height.

  The toad

  The toad, although not a very appealing name, is a deep penetrating sexual position that also allows for a great deal of intimacy. This position is initiated with the female laying on her back as if to perform the missionary position. Once on her back, the male will come at her, inserting himself inside her and stretching his legs out straight behind him. She will then pull her legs up higher and move her pelvis up and down while he is inside her. He can wrap his arms around her neck and she can reciprocate or grab his bottom. This sexual position is incredibly intimate and can also be relatively painful if the male has a longer penis so proceed gently at first.

  Bandoleer

  The bandoleer is similar to other sexual positions we have discussed, only a few different placements of the feet and hands make this position even more erotic. The female will lay on her back and pull her feet up to her chest. The male will kneel and insert himself inside her. She will place her feet on his pectoral muscles and he will cross his arms, placing each elbow on one of her knees and lifting her pelvis slightly. You can also place a pillow underneath her head for added comfort. The male will then thrust in and out slowly or in quick, short thrusts – whichever is preferred.

  The slide

  The slide is another sexual position that requires both individuals to lay on top of one another, laying out straight. This time though, the female is going to be on the top instead of the male. While the male is laying on his back, the female is going to lay on top of him in the same manner, wrapping her arms around his neck and lifting her pelvis up and down while he is inside her. Again, this is one of those positions that is best performed by people of similar length and with a meal who has a longer penis.

  The rider

  The rider is essentially the reverse cowgirl. The man will lay flat on his back and the woman will straddle him, facing towards his feet. She will place her hands on his ankles and use her knees to push herself up and down. The male can also help when she gets tired. This give the guy a great view while also giving the woman some control on penetration and speed.

  The kneel

  The kneel is an interesting position that is also a bit difficult to describe. To start, both lovers will be on their knees. The male will sit back on his calves, almost like kneeling. The woman will move in closer, straddling one of his kneeled legs and inserting him inside of her. He can wrap his arms around her back while she wraps her arms around his neck. Either he can thrust up and down or she can, it really depends on who is being the dominant force in the position.

  The curled angel

  The curled angel is a sweet sexual position that can be easily transitioned to after spooning. The position requires the male and female to both be lying on the sides, facing the same direction. The man will be behind the woman and the woman will pull her legs up to her chest, almost like the fetal position. The man will pull his legs up as well but will fold his legs with hers (his knees will be touching the back of her knees) and he will insert himself inside of her. He can lean up on his arm to get a better view of the woman and her breasts or he can lay down next to her and wrap his arm around her, embracing her.

  The grip

  One of the few positions formed with the male in the doggy style position, this position requires the male to bend over on his hands and knees over the woman. She will then thrust her pelvis into the air with her arms at her sides, thrusting him inside of her. From this position, you don’t have to exert a lot of force but you are still able to get deep penetration and a great view. Either the male or female can thrust, rock back and forth or work together simultaneously.

  Afternoon delight

  Perfect for an afternoon quickie, this position requires the male to lay on his side and the woman to lay on her back, sitting on the male’s penis. She will throw her legs over his hips while he thrusts in and out. This position is easily done on the bed and is another easily transition from the spooning position.

  The eagle

  A very popular position for many reasons. The eagle position has the female on her back with her legs spread open while the male inserts himself inside her from the front. He will grab her thighs and continue to thrust into her while her legs are spread open, giving him an amazing view of penetration, her clitoris and her breasts and face during intercourse. She also has the freedom to stimulate her clitoris if necessary to achieve climax.

  The sphinx

  An interesting rendition of the highly popular, doggy style position, the sphinx involved the woman laying on her stomach, sitting up on her elbows. She will then pull one leg up to her side and leave another leg stretched. The male will then put his weight on his hands, leaning over her with his legs stretched behind him, inserting himself inside her. He will then move up and down, thrusting gently. She can also help take some of the strain off of him but bouncing back onto him instead of having him do all the work.

  The column

  This position involved both parties standing up, the male behind the female. The male will then insert himself inside her from behind, wrapping his hands around her waist and placing them on her pubic region. She can place her hands over his or on a surface in front of her. The position is great for a couple who wants to have a quickie.

  The clasp

  This position requires either a relatively strong man or an incredibly light woman (or a combination of the two). The woman will wrap her legs around the man’s waist, putting him inside of her. He will then hold her up, placing his arms on her bottom and lifting her up and down on his penis. If the weight is too much, this position can be modified by having her sit on a flat surface such as a tabletop or a counter – though the position will go by a different name if that’s the case.

  The seated ball

  Another intimate sexual position, the seated ball requires the male to sit on his bottom, legs stretched out in front. The woman will then sit down in the man’s lap, facing the same way. She will pull her legs closer to her chest, keeping them on the outside of his legs. She will then lean slightly forward and grab his ankles while he leans forward onto her back. This is an easy position for the woman to take control and guide the male into her on her terms, not his. This position requires a bit of strength and flexibility on the woman’s part but don’t let that keep you away from trying a modified version.

  The perch

  Using a chair as a perch, the man will sit on the chair (or stool) and have the woman sit down onto him, letting him inside her. She will be facing the same way he is, both of them placing their feet on the floor. He can wrap his arms around her waist and stimulate her clitoris or she can stimulate her clitoris while he holds her breasts. Though not a lot of visual stimulation, this position allows for a lot of touch on the male’s part, giving him free rein over her body.

  The plough

  This position requires a bit of strength on both parties, along with a lower surface such as a bed. In the position, the woman will lay on the edge of the bed on her stomach with her legs straight out behind her, opened slightly for the male to walk in between. As the male walks in between, he will hold her legs up, taking some of the pressure off of her. He will lift her pelvis up so that he can put himself inside her while she balances on the bed on her arms or elbows. While the man is standing, holding her hips with her pelvis in the air, he will then begin thrusting (or ploughing
) into her. The term comes from the way in which the man is holding the woman, almost as if he is plowing a field or using a push mower. This requires arm and abdominal strength and stamina from the woman as well as arm strength from the male.

  The fan

  This position is another spin off of the commonly known and incredibly loved doggy-style position. The woman will bend forward onto a stool, table, counter, or other hard surface that is lower than she is. From this position, she will arch her back, lifting her bottom higher in the air and giving the man a much better angle for entering her. He can place his hands on her bottom or wrap them around to stimulate her clitoris (even better if this is done during anal sex). This is called the fan because the man can thrust in a circular motion, similar to a fan.

  The bridge

  This sounds difficult because it is difficult. This can only be performed by a man who is capable of maintaining the weight of their female lover on their abdomen while also performing a backbend. This position requires the male the put himself in a backbend and have the woman climb onto him, placing her hands on his pectoral muscles and moving back and forth on his penis. For an added workout, the male could attempt to thrust in and out as well, though that is highly unlikely to be pleasurable. This position will be even more difficult if the female is short and unable to reach the ground while on top of the male, meaning the male will have to hold the entire weight of the woman while maintaining his back bend. Do not attempt this if you are unsure of your strength.

  The crouching tiger

  This sexual position is another form of reverse cowgirl. The male will lay on his back on the edge of the bed, letting his feet touch the floor. From here, the woman will climb onto him lap on reverse cowgirl position, pulling her feet up beside her and using them to move up and down as opposed to being on her knees. From this position she can stimulate either her own clitoris or fondle her lover’s testicles. When her legs get tired, the male can take over and thrust while the woman lifts her pelvis slightly above his pelvis, giving him room to thrust. This position doesn’t require must strength on the males side but it does require a bit of leg strength from the woman’s side.

  Attempting anal sex can be done with nearly all of these positions, the only thing to keep in mind is that both parties are in agreement on the activity. With anal sex, both individuals are at a higher risk for infection and injury so only attempt anal sex with someone you trust. Due to the high risk for infection, protection is encouraged to protect the male and the female; the male is protected from any diseases or bacteria that may become lodged in his urethra, while the female is protected from semen and possible bacteria on the male’s penis.

  Excessive lubrication needs to be used when performing anal sex as well, due to the high risk for tearing and abrasion. Even a small cut can become infected because of the high amount of bacteria in the area, so make sure the female is comfortable and not feeling any pain upon penetration. Listen to her signals and have her reassure you that she is comfortable.

  Anal sex can be highly pleasurable for women when performed correctly and safely because of the access that the penis has to the g-spot through the rectum. During anal sex, the penis will rub over the g-spot through the tissue of the rectum, creating an incredibly arousing sensation that some woman can even climax over. Our rectum has a large amount of nerves – more than we realize, which is why it can be so pleasurable when used for intercourse. Unfortunately, though, we can’t argue with anatomy and our anus was designed as an exit as opposed to an entrance so make sure the exit is clear before attempting anal sex.

  Chapter 7: Charms, Aphrodisiacs, Artificial

  Membranes And Sex Toys

  Charms; meaning certain ways in which one can lure or charm an individual into desire, were commonly used and practiced with in Ancient Indian times. Modern day spells and recipes that are focused on aphrodisiac like qualities are seen as far-fetched, though some claim they are effective. The Kama Sutra laid out a large number of recipes (or charms) that focused on the following types of spells:

  “Affection for her husband

  Desire of lawful progeny

  Want of opportunity

  Anger at being addressed by the man too familiarly

  Difference in rank of life

  Want of certainty on account of the man being devoted travelling

  Thinking that the man may be attached to some other person

  Fear of the man's not keeping his intentions secret

  Thinking that the man is too devoted to his friends, and has too great a regard for them

  The apprehension that he is not in earnest

  Bashfulness on account of his being an illustrious man

  Fear on account of his being powerful, or possessed of too impetuous passion, in the case of the deer woman

  Bashfulness on account of his being too clever

  The thought of having once lived with him on friendly terms only

  Contempt of his want of knowledge of the world

  Distrust of his low character

  Disgust at his want of perception of her love for him

  In the case of an elephant woman, the thought that he is a hare man, or a man of weak passion

  Compassion lest anything should befall him on account of his passion

  Despair at her own imperfections

  Fear of discovery

  Disillusion at seeing his grey hair or shabby appearance

  Fear that he may be employed by her husband to test her chastity

  The thought that he has too much regard for morality”

  For the sake of entertainment and history, the following recipes were considered to be effective in winning over desirable individuals. Some of these recipes are seen more as experiment’s or placebo effect as opposed to actual reactions, but in ancient times these effects felt real. In fact, some of these recipes contain actual aphrodisiac items that can create arousal in certain individuals. Keep in mind “lingam” is the male penis and when you see Vatsyayana referring to deer women or bull man, these are in relation to the classifications earlier on in the book. The following recipes and experiments are as follows:

  “The armlet' (Valaya) should be of the same size as the lingam, and should have its outer surface made rough with globules.

  'The couple' (Sanghati) is formed of two armlets

  'The bracelet' (Chudaka, cudaka) is made by joining three or more armlets, until they come up to the required length of the lingam.

  'The single bracelet' is formed by wrapping a single wire around the lingam, according to its dimensions.

  The Kantuka or Jalaka is a tube open at both ends, with a hole through it, outwardly rough and studded with soft globules, and made to fit the side of the yoni, and tied to the waist.When such a thing cannot be obtained, then a tube made of the wood apple, or tubular stalk of the bottle gourd, or a reed made soft with oil and extracts of plants, and tied to the waist with strings, may be made use of, as also a row of soft pieces of wood tied together.

  The above are the things that can be used in connection with or in the place of the lingam.

  The people of the southern countries think that true sexual pleasure cannot be obtained without perforating the lingam, and they therefore cause it to be pierced like the lobes of the ears of an infant pierced for earrings.

  Now, when a young man perforates his lingam he should pierce it with a sharp instrument, and then stand in water so long as the blood continues to flow. At night, he should engage in sexual intercourse, even with vigour, so as to clean the hole. After this he should continue to wash the hole with decoctions, and increase the size by putting into it small pieces of cane, and the wrightia antidysenterica, and thus gradually enlarging the orifice. It may also be washed with liquorice mixed with honey, and the size of the hole increased by the fruit stalks of the simapatra plant. The hole should also be anointed with a small quantity of oil.

  In the hole made in the lingam a man may put Apadravyas of various forms, suc
h as the 'round', the 'round on one side', the 'wooden mortar', the 'flower', the 'armlet', the 'bone of the heron', the 'goad of the elephant', the 'collection of eight balls', the 'lock of hair', the 'place where four roads meet', and other things named according to their forms and means of using them. All these Apadravyas should be rough on the outside according to their requirements.

  The ways of enlarging the lingam must be now related.

  When a man wishes to enlarge his lingam, he should rub it with the bristles of certain insects that live in trees, and then, after rubbing it for ten nights with oils, he should again rub it with the bristles as before. By continuing to do this a swelling will be gradually produced in the lingam, and he should then lie on a cot, and cause his lingam to hang down through a hole in the cot. After this he should take away all the pain from the swelling by using cool concoctions. The swelling, which is called 'Suka', and is often brought about among the people of the Dravida country, lasts for life.

  If the lingam is rubbed with the following things, the plant physalis flexuosa, the shavara-kandaka plant, the jalasuka plant, the fruit of the egg plant, the butter of a she buffalo, the hastri-charma plant, and the juice of the vajrarasa plant, a swelling lasting for one month will be produced.

  By rubbing it with oil boiled in the concoctions of the above things, the same effect will be produced, but lasting for six months.

  The enlargement of the lingam is also effected by rubbing it or moistening it with oil boiled on a moderate fire along with the seeds of the pomegranate, and the cucumber, the juices of the valuka plant, the hastri-charma plant, and the eggplant.

  In addition to the above, other means may be learnt from experienced and confidential persons.

  The miscellaneous experiments and recipes are as follows: