Kama Sutra

The  Kāmasūtra is an ancient Indian Hindu text widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behavior in Sanskrit literature written by Vātsyāyana. A portion of the work consists of practical advice on sexual intercourse. It is largely in prose, with many inserted anustubh poetry verses. "Kāma" which is one of the three goals of Hindu life, means sensual or sexual pleasure, and "sūtra" literally means a thread or line that holds things together, and more metaphorically refers to an aphorism (or line, rule, formula), or a collection of such aphorisms in the form of a manual. Contrary to popular perception, especially in the western world, Kama sutra is not just an exclusive sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life.

The Kama Sutra is the oldest and most notable of a group of texts known generically as Kama Shastra (Sanskrit: Kāma Śāstra). Traditionally, the first transmission of Kama Shastra or "Discipline of Kama" is attributed to Nandi the sacred bull, Shiva's doorkeeper, who was moved to sacred sound by overhearing the lovemaking of the god and his wife Parvati and later recorded his sounds for the benefit of mankind.

Historians attribute Kama sutra to be composed between 400 BCE and 200 CE. John Keay says that the Kama Sutra is a compendium that was collected into its present form in the 2nd century CE.  

There are four main ways to make love: “standing”, “kneeling”, “sitting” or “lying”. These “ways” are easily variable (especially the plenty of “lying” positions are). The most comfortable sex position depends mostly on the height and weight of both partners. If one of the lovers is a well-grown man, but the other’s stature is short, then some sex positions may be rather inconvenient or even impossible for them.

Well, what positions do you prefer? It all depends on both your body-build and your personal desire. Maybe you’ll take the advantage of using furniture – armchairs, chairs and other ones to sit, lie or lean on. Be inventive: try all and make your choice!

“Two Columns”. To enjoy this position, the lovers should have their butt roughly the same level. The lovers may be different in height – then the passive partner should raise oneself to “sit down” to the active one; he should interlace his legs with the other’s and stand on his own feet to make the pair be more steady. The only pity is that it’s rather complicated to kiss each other in such position.

“A Column and Ivy”. This position means that the lovers stand face-to-face; the passive partner should lift his legs and wrap them around the other’s hips. It’s better if the bottom partner is much smaller and lighter than the top one. The top partner can clasp the other to his breast or move him back, and to kiss his beloved one with no limits.

“A Butterfly” The top partner kneels and clasps the other to himself; the bottom one should embrace him like a butterfly embraces a flower. The “butterfly” partner has to lean on his own legs and hold on with his hands. Well, the “butterfly” receiving partner is now the leading one, he can control the frictions pace, while the knelt penetrating partner has to lean back on his arms. This position is rather convenient for caress, if the “butterfly” partner shifts his weight on his legs and puts his arms round the beloved person, kissing him.

• In this case the kneeling penetrating partner becomes the leading one. He embraces the other lover with his hips and buttocks to move up and down. The penetrating partner is also to be holding the other one over his knees.

“Lie down on your side”. In this position after the dick is inserted, the penetrating partner may stimulate the other’s dick to ensure the simultaneous orgasm for both lovers. If both men have interlaced their legs, the position should be referred to as “the clenched” one.

“Doggy-style”. The one of most common  position people know. The receiving partner crouches on his elbows and knees, the penetrating one kneels behind him – well, this position is well-known and popular, isn't it? The active partner can move vigorously in this position, it’s the right way to raise his sexual arousal. The only pity is that it’s very inconvenient to kiss each other in this position.

"Sitting position" The penetrating partner is sitting on a chair. His lover rides his dick, resting his own feet on the floor. The position may be more steady, if the chair back is leant against the wall.

“Face to Face”. It’s an “open” position. The bottom partner is lying on his back, with his hips spread and knees bent; his lower back is raised with a pillow, his dick is looking onto the other lover. This position is the best for both kissing and other more intimate caresses.

“The Rise”. This position resembles the 5th one, but now the receiving partner should rise his legs a little higher and throws them over the penetrating lover’s shoulders.

“The Half-Rise”. The beginning is as in the 6th position, but the receiving partner should rise only one of his legs over the other’s shoulders; the other leg is to embrace his hips.

“The Folded Position”. In the “face to face” position the bottom lover should knee his legs until his knees touch his chin.

“The Half-Folded Position”. Knee only one leg and outstretch the other leg aside.