Dorling Kindersley - Kama Sutra A Position A Day

DAY 039

casting the grain

With your legs bent back, you can thrust with unexpected force.“Buck underneath your partner to scatter their wits”

DAY 040

the peacock’s tail

For those who can manage it, this gives a stretched, wide-open sensation.

“Anyone who can spread themselves like this has reason to be proud”

DAY 041

after the journey

Don’t forget that life is a voyage together, so do this often.“They’ll travel far for a treat like this”

the tiger’s claw

The Kama Sutra suggests nail-play is particularly thrilling before and after a long separation.“Press together suddenly, shocking the breath from each other”

“Rake your mark across your prey’s flank“the squeeze

A swift yet tender caress for new lovers building their intimacy.

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DAY 044

the flower garden

A soft, silky, sensual treat that many find utter bliss.“Bury your face in sweet-scented softness”

twining of the creeper

An embrace that suits both gentle and passionate moods. “Knead and groom your prey”

“Twist and nestle together, free-standing like dancers”leopardess kiss

To make a game of it, nip them lightly if they squirm.

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DAY 047

embrace of the jaghana

A hold that presses each jaghana (middle part of the body) against the other. “Caress belly to belly, melting into each other”

“Curl your hand to a snake-hood shape and strike”prasritaka love-blow

Cupping the hand cushions the impact, so this is great for playful swatting.

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DAY 049

The victory

A good grip on each other’s legs gives a feeling of security to this position.“Ride together, glorying in your passion”

riding the tongue

Let the rider lead the way while you honour them with your tongue.“Squirm and dance over your lover’s moving mouth”

“Tap to the rhythm of your partner’s pulse and feel the boundaries between you melt”

Day050

the lover’s heartbeat

A sensual meditation for true romantics.

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DAY 052

The foot yoke

Holding your partner in place can be thrilling at the height of passion.“Catch your ankles and trap them close”

plucking the petals

One that can be tried with or without lubricant for different sensations.the long caress

Holding the leg in place, the caressing one strokes gently as far as their fingers will go. “Tug gently at their lips to release their nectar”

“Thigh to chest, relish your lover’s fine flesh”

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DAY 055

the approach

A caress that can easily slip into deeper pleasuring as the lovers’ hands wander. “Slide into a sensuous embrace”

DAY 056

the kissing gameIf you lose,

Vatsyayana says to protest that your lover cheated and you want another chance.

“Vie to capture each other’s lower lip in mischievous competition”

DAY 057

the feeding bird

A tickly delight for the sensuous. “Pluck little kisses from their palms and soles”

the milkmaid’s patience

Pause a little at the end of each stroke, so your partner is always on the brink of climax.“Draw long strokes of pleasure until they beg for release”

“Catch each other in a moment of impulse“the double hook

A chair can serve to steady you when you’re too excited to find the bed.

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Day059

“Enter between sweet, soft limbs”the bamboo grove

Excellent for deep penetration, or, if you prefer, for anal.

DAY 060

union of the elephant

A position that tests the strength of the one on top.“Primal thrusting for deep penetration”

“Cast away all restraint and let desire overwhelm you”the high pressed position

A wild position for energetic lovers.

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Day062

“With all the force of your lips, work your lover to please them”bahuchushita (sucked hard)