Dorling Kindersley - Kama Sutra A Position A Day

DAY 183 the rising lamb

A position for you to enjoy the sensation of your own beauty“Pointing one toe, the one on top brings elegance and spirit to the moment”

“Be a good groom and tend your mount”brushing the stallion

Those who maintain their lover’s hard-working muscles will reap a handsome benefit.

DAY 184

DAY 185 the duck’s wings

Folding back the arms like this displays the breasts to wonderful advantage.“Plume yourself on your beautiful bust”

the nutshell

A position to remember if you and your lover have only a single bed.“Bend your limbs and crush as close and cosy as you can”

“Circle your hips until both of you are buzzing with pleasure“the bee

The Kama Sutra advises that this needs practice, but it can be honey-sweet if done well.

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Day187

“Your heart beats against your lover’s heels”lovers’ delight

The Smaradipika suggests that the penetrating partner lets their hands wander and caress.

DAY 188

the manacles

For extra enjoyment, grind yourself on their helpless body. “Pin your lover in a hold they won’t wish to fight”

“Catch your partner between your feet, and they’re at your mercy”the woman’s snare

Even a light hold controls them; if they’re a lover of feet, this is pure heaven.

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DAY 191 the sharp tilt

Every couple has their own fit: try leaning back and forth to test it.“Find your most daring angle”

“Tantalise them with the heat of your mouth”breath of pleasure

Before the kissing and licking begin, warm your lover till they’re frantic with impatience.

DAY 192

DAY 193 the crab

Enclosing your lover like this will hold their heart as well as their body.“A sweet, sudden embrace where the penetrated one clutches with all limbs at once”

diving from the bridge

A position to wrestle and laugh in.“Plunge into a sweet tangle of flesh”

“Stretch your lover like a bow and pluck them to climax“the archer

You can contemplate an elegant dance melting into squirming arousal.

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Day195

“Exposed and excited, your partner’s whole body is within your reach”the folded bench

A fine position in which to take a few playful slaps at their lovely bottom.

DAY 196

the rubbing game

Each lover tries to tip the other while keeping their sensitive parts erotically aligned.“Square yourselves off for a good tussle”

“The one in front trails back a leg to open themselves to their beloved”the crane

Parting your legs in this way allows your lover entry while you remain pleasantly tight.

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DAY 199 ripping silk

Named for the sound the nails make, this is a thrilling yet gentle caress.“Scrape your nails across your lover until their skin tingles in ecstasy”

“Measure your pleasure by squirming degrees”the double compass

Perhaps best not to try penetration in this pose, but excellent for rubbing together.

DAY 200

DAY 201 the straddle

An eternally popular position in every culture.“Make love in sweet, easy harmony”

taking wing

Lie on a stool, or a bed if you prefer a more restful posture.“As the penetrating partner thrusts from a crouch, they drive both lovers into flight”

“Wet your lips and work with all your craft“two paintbrushes

A challenge to sustain, but all the more artistic for that.

Day202

Day203

“Each lover grips the other, unable to escape and unwilling to relinquish”

DAY 204 the double clasp

A game that gives each partner the thrill of both the hunter and the hunted.

stance of the courtesan

There’s more to lovemaking than just congress, so play on each other’s desires from the outset.“Climb down to your couch in limber playfulness”

“Trace your toes over your lover’s sensitive skin”the foot’s caress