10 Sexy and Least Intimidating Kama Sutra Sex Positions

The Kama Sutra is a Hindu text that was probably written in the third century (CE). It consists of 1250 verses split into 36 chapters and seven parts:

• Dattaka (general principles): This covers the history behind the four main tenets of Hinduism, including how to live an honorable life and how to acquire knowledge.
• Suvarnanabha (amorous advances and sexual union): This details 64 different kinds of sexual acts.
• Ghotakamukha (acquiring a wife): This describes how to court a wife, and centers around astrological compatibility and the caste system.
• Gonardiya (duties and privileges of the wife): This explains the duties of a wife; unsurprisingly, they include cleaning, cooking, and catering to their husband’s desires.
• Gonikaputra (friends and family): This focuses on non-sexual relationships, understanding emotions, and deepening bonds between family and friends.
• Charayana (courtesans): This advises young men to engage with prostitutes so that he will be confident in his sexual abilities before taking a wife. It also includes advice on how to become wealthy and what attributes are attractive in a wife.
• Kuchumara (occult practices): This covers sexual legends and myths, and also personal hygiene, fragrances, and homeopathy.

As most of us are aware, the Western world has focused on the second section. We’re here to share 10 of the sexiest and most accessible sex positions detailed in the Kama Sutra. These are chosen not just for sensuality but also to enhance intimacy and connection.

1. Padmasana (Lotus)

The lotus represents the joining of masculine, penetrative energy (Shiva) and feminine, receptive energy (Shakti). It’s a very intimate position with full-body and face-to-face contact. Penetration is not super deep in this position, but the receiving partner can enjoy clitoral stimulation by grinding against the penetrating partner.

Note: If body geometry makes this position difficult, the penetrating partner can sit in a chair with their feet flat on the floor or on the bed with their legs straight out.

What We’re Doing

1. The penetrating partner sits cross-legged on the bed or the floor. They can lean against the headboard or wall for support, which will better allow them to support the receiving partner.
2. The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner’s lap, face-to-face, and wraps their legs around the penetrating partner’s waist.
3. The receiving partner lifts their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

2. Sammukha

The sammukha position is good for folks who are new to Kama Sutra sex. It allows for deep penetration and it is not physically demanding. Like many other standing sex positions, it works best when partners are fairly close in height; however, if the penetrating partner is much taller, they can bend their knees to better align with the receiving partner (although that does increase the difficulty level).

What We’re Doing

1. The receiving partner stands with their back against a wall. The receiving partner lifts one leg and props it up on a sturdy, stable surface like a chair or table.
2. The penetrating partner stands in front of the receiving partner with their legs slightly spread, and grasps the receiving partner’s hips for support.
3. The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

3. Janukurpara (The Lift)

Janukurpara is a super-sexy position that most of us have probably seen in steamy movie scenes. It does demand strength from the penetrating partner and balance from the receiving partner, but it pays off with very deep penetration, upper-body and face-to-face contact, and sensual connection.

What We’re Doing

1. The receiving partner stands on a sturdy, elevated surface such as a footstool or ottoman.
2. The penetrating partner stands in front of the receiving partner, face-to-face.
3. The penetrating partner lifts the receiving partner to their chest, and the receiving partner wraps their legs around the penetrating partner’s waist.
4. The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

4. Piditaka (The Cradle)

This position, known as the cradle, resembles the “happy baby” yoga sex position — which feels appropriate! It is a very intimate position that also allows for deep penetration and G-spot stimulation.

Note: The receiving partner can place a small, firm cushion under their lower back for support.

What We’re Doing

1. The receiving partner lies on their back on the bed with legs spread and knees bent.
2. The receiving partner lifts their knees and brings them to their chest.
3. The penetrating partner kneels between the receiving partner’s legs.
4. The receiving partner lifts their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

5. Halasana (The Plough)

This is a physically challenging position, but those who can make it work really enjoy it! Like many rear-entry positions, it offers deep penetration and G-spot stimulation. Make sure to check in with each other frequently since it is demanding and you may want to switch to something easier to finish and relax.

What We’re Doing

1. The receiving partner positions themself on their hands and knees on the floor (or a good yoga mat) with legs spread.
2. The penetrating partner stands behind the receiving partner, between their legs.
3. The penetrating partner supports the receiving partner’s hips, and the receiving partner lifts their legs and wraps them around the penetrating partner’s waist.
4. The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

6. Virsha

Good things are good in any language, and Westerners probably know this better as the reverse cowgirl position. The receiving partner gets to control the angle, depth, and pace of penetration, which is a nice bit of role reversal. The receiving partner can also grind on the penetrating partner or use their own hand for clitoral stimulation.

What We’re Doing

1. The penetrating partner lies on their back with legs straight out or slightly bent.
2. The receiving partner straddles, squats, or kneels over the penetrating partner, facing their feet.
3. The receiving partner arches their back, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

7. Anjou (Curled Angel)

This is one of the least acrobatic positions in the Kama Sutra; it emphasizes sensuality and connection over physical demands. It’s still very satisfying, though, with full-body contact and hands free for stroking and caressing. This position also works well for anal sex.

What We’re Doing

1. The receiving partner lies on their side on the bed, curled in a half-moon position.
2. The penetrating partner lies behind the receiving partner, facing the same direction, and curls their body around the receiving partner.
3. The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in. If body geometry makes penetration difficult, the receiving partner can lift their top leg as needed.

8. Tripadam (Tripod)

Tripadam is another standing position from the Kama Sutra. It doesn’t require any props, so it is ideally suited for a quickie outside or wherever you happen to be. This is an intimate position with full-body and face-to-face contact.

What We’re Doing

1. The receiving partner stands straight up. They can use a wall or other stable surface for support, which will better allow them to support the receiving partner.
2. The receiving partner bends and lifts one leg to the penetrating partner’s waist; the penetrating partner can help support that leg.
3. The receiving partner tilts their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

9. Indranika (Queen of Heaven)

Indra is the king of the heavenly realm of Svarga, and this position is an ode to Indra’s wife. It opens up the hips and the vagina for very deep penetration and G-spot stimulation, and it also allows for eye contact and connection.

Note: The receiving partner can place a small, firm cushion under their hips and lower back for support.

What We’re Doing

1. The receiving partner lies on their back on the bed with legs spread and knees bent.
2. The receiving partner lifts their knees to their chest.
3. The penetrating partner kneels in front of the receiving partner, between their legs.
4. The penetrating partner can lean forward and the receiving partner can brace their knees against the penetrating partner’s chest.
5. The receiving partner arches their back, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

10. Parshva Samputa (Lateral Box)

This last Kama Sutra position is a great way to end this article because it’s also a great way to end a night of passion. You’re wrapped up in each other intimately, face-to-face for deep kissing and eye contact.

What We’re Doing

1. The receiving partner lies on their side on the bed with legs slightly bent.
2. The receiving partner lifts their top leg slightly and the penetrating partner lies on their side facing the receiving partner, between their legs.
3. The receiving partner tilts their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

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Maggie Hart has written about sexual well-being and sexuality in society for quite a few years now. She is active in communities that celebrate sex for older adults.

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