With over a hundred Kama Sutra positions described in the Hindi ancient text, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But no sweat, we have you covered! Our clinical sexologist Rachel Sommer, Ph.D., has narrowed down the ten best kama sutra sex positions for you to try at home. They are powerful, sensual, and don’t require much flexibility.
The sex positions found in the kama sutra guide are more than just recreating the pose. Instead, it’s a method of connectedness and sexual spiritual practice among partners. No matter your sexual orientation – you can mutually receive and give sexual pleasure to your partner using these techniques.
A quick side note: the tips on how to perform Kamasutra positions are written from the giver’s point of view.
Pro Tip: All kama sutra sexual positions come with pictures and illustrations, so it’s easy to try them yourself in the bedroom.
Table Of Contents
1. Lotus (Padmasana)
The Lotus position or padmasana is a remarkably intimate position to try out – for the reason you and your partner are in a full-body embrace. It represents the union of masculine, penetrative energies (Shiva) and feminine, receptive energies (Shakti).
However, the lotus position works regardless of gender identity – you’re free to reverse roles and create slight variations to the pose.
How to do it:
- You can imagine your yoga lotus position only with a female partner straddling on top of you or in front of you. Padmasana is sitting upright in a cross-legged seat.
- You may place your feet on opposite thighs or simply cross your legs if you’re not flexible enough. There are also two variations to the lotus kama sutra sex position: your female partner straddles (receiver) you with each knee placed on opposite thighs, or, faces against you and you enter from behind.
Pro Tip: We find that facing each other offers more room for intimacy as you’re hands-free to embrace each other’s entire body. Use this to your advantage and caress them all over – their arms, butt, breasts, or neck. You can grind against each other, bounce, or lean backward and forwards.
2. Sammukha
The Sammukha sex position is a fantastic option for beginners looking for a hot standing position. The Kamasutra position was specially designed for quick pleasure while having deep penetration and is one of the best standing positions in the Kamasutra guide.
How to do it:
- Both of you are standing up against your bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen wall. The sky’s the limit with where you want to perform Sammukha – choose the best place for you and your partner.
- Against the wall, your partner (receiver) simply has to spread their legs as wide as possible. One leg is staying on the ground while the other foot is on a tall, supportive surface, making it easier to enter from behind.
- You (the penis haver) can use techniques like grinding against the wall or bouncing your hips up and down.
Pro Tip: Take advantage of your free hands and touch your partner’s hips. You may use it to thrust deeper as well.
3. Janukurpara (The Lift)
You may always see ‘The Lift’ or Janukurpara position in hot and heavy movie scenes. Well, we’re here to tell you that you can easily try it at home.
Janukurpara is a strong pose that involves upper-body strength while allowing some super deep penetration. And trying this Kamasutra sex position will heighten your partner’s libido through intensity, eye contact, and more intense orgasms.
How to do it:
- Have your partner climb up on an elevated object (your bed or couch will do) and lift them.
- Your partner will then wrap their legs around your body, and your partner’s hands are wrapped around your neck.
- Once they are lifted, lock your elbows on your partner’s hips or thigh area while holding their ass for support – as if you were cradling them.
- You may gently lower your partner to your hips to penetrate and stimulate them.
- Bounce them up and down slowly to get started before speeding up.
4. Piditaka (The Cradle)
The Piditaka position is a chill position that’s incredibly intimate. There’s a lot of fun, pleasure, and tightness (if you’re with a vagina owner). Piditaka isn’t new to most people, but once you try it, you’ll quickly learn why this kneeling position is one you’ll keep going back to.
How to do it:
- Your receiving partner will lie flat on the bed or couch with their knees bent as close to their armpits. This position resembles the happy baby pose in sexual yoga, only there’s no need to hold both feet up in the air. More
- The penetrating partner kneels with both knees on opposite sides of their partner’s cradle position.
- Your upper half rests on your partner’s feet comfortably, or they may also place their feet over your shoulders to remove any weight.
- You can gently enter from this position.
Pro Tip: To add even more pleasure, add a pillow underneath their hips to lift it slightly. This pillow trick makes sure you’re hitting that sweet spot from this angle.
5. The Plough
The plough is one of the more adventurous Kamasutra sex positions you and your partner can explore. You might know this sex position as the wheelbarrow. And it’s great for female pleasure as it’s an invitation for you to take her from behind.
How to do it:
- Your partner props up on the edge of your bed or couch. They will be on their forearms as if performing a half plank, while their lower body is off the bed or sofa.
- You now lift their legs and spread them apart.
- Use your hips to get closer and enter from behind.
- Be sure to talk openly before lifting and penetrating. They will want you to steadily hold onto their lower legs for support.
Pro Tip: You may also bend one leg to have wider access to your partner’s opening. It creates a sensation-packed stimulating experience while getting good penetration in.
6. Virsha
Virsha is a position you’re most likely familiar with – it’s known as the reverse cowgirl in the western world. You’re in control of the bedroom, easier clit access, and you feel sexy doing it. Women, we think you can all agree on how much satisfaction you can get from Virsha.
*This particular position is written from the receiver’s point of view (partner on top).
How to do it:
- Your partner lies comfortably on their back with their legs out straight.
- You will then kneel over your partner while facing behind them as you lower yourself to penetration.
- You may grip your partner’s ankles or shins to arch your back – giving you more access to hit the most sensitive spots.
Pro Tip: The best part about Virsha is the freedom to move, touch, grind, and stimulate yourself while your partner enjoys the ride. Let loose and take advantage of this position by rubbing your clit, introducing your favorite sex toy into the mix, and finding what feels good for you. Don’t be afraid to communicate what you want to your partner. It’s a win-win situation for you both!
7. Curled Angel (Anjou Style)
Curled Angel or “Anjou Style” is one of the least acrobatic sex positions in the ancient Sanskrit text. It’s a very straightforward kama sutra pose designed for some all-night-long action. You’re both relaxed, lying down, and can perform this with your eyes closed.
How to do it
- Curled angel is very similar to your spooning position. Your partner lies on their side while you’re right behind your partner’s back.
- The curled part refers to your partner’s legs – it’s bent at a 90° angle, and yours follows its shape.
- Use your free hand to grip their hips and enter from there.
- Start with slow, sensual movements before going deeper and deeper into your partner’s vagina or anus.
Pro Tip: To add some heat to this position, use your free hand to touch their nipples, clitoris, and thighs. You may caress your partner’s chest, kiss the back of their ears, or smack their butt cheek. Nothing else can make them feel closer to you while in Curled Angel than to secure your touch!
8. Tripadam (Tripod)
This kama sutra pose is another standing position the kama sutra offers. Tripadam is perfect for sex outside the bedroom, and it’s designed for a sensual quickie while having deep eye contact and whole-body touching. It’s also a more intimate way to penetrate while standing up as you face each other this time.
How to do it:
- Stand facing each other against any wall (explore outdoor sex or shower sex).
- You can then lift your partner’s knee off the floor and hold it up.
- Their other leg is standing still on the ground.
- Get closer to them, lift your hips, and enter from there.
- They can wrap their raised knee around your waist for some added support.
- Thrusting up and down is the short and playful way to keep this position going.
- Hold both your partner’s hands over their head to gain more control.
9. Indranika
Another kama sutra pose that’s designed for deep penetration to expand your vagina’s capacity. It’s a sensual and seductive sex position requiring communication between you two. Indranika is also known as the “Queen of Heaven,” an ode to Indra’s wife, the King of Heaven.
How to do it:
- Your partner lies on their back with their knees bent to their chest.
- Their knees are open wide, and you can wrap your thighs tightly around your partner.
- You can keep your arms pressed down on your partner’s.
- From this crouching position, you’re opening their vagina with your hands.
- Keep grinding until you both reach climax.
Pro Tip: Indranika allows for some hard and deep thrusts. And that’s why communication is essential – be sure to let your partner know when you’re about to take it to the next level.
10. Box Position
Last but surely not least is your box position. It doesn’t involve too much strength and flexibility, perfect for a night of passion.
Please note there are variations to the box position you might have already tried: parshva samputa (lateral box), uttana samputa (closed box), and frontal box. If not, you can add this to your list of sexual repertoire to spice up your sex life.
How to do it
Parshva samputa is when both partners lie on their sides while facing each other. You can look into each other’s eyes and connect through your facial expressions. On top of that, you have access to your partner’s side body for touching. It’s one of the easiest positions you can do in the bedroom.
Meanwhile, closed box or uttana samputa is when your partner is lying flat on the bed and you, the penetrating partner is on top. Both of your bodies are stretched out, similar to the missionary position. Press against your partner while using your arm for support.
Lastly, the frontal box is the variation that involves the most bending. Your partner lies on their back and folds their knees, and their knees are spread apart and are bent as far back as possible. You are then facing your partner with your upper half resting on their knees.
Wrapping Up
And there you have it – 10 of the best kama sutra positions from the sexual positions book you and your partner can try at home, outdoors, or in the shower.
Take the time to try out one, two, or all of the kama sutra poses listed in this article to strengthen your connection with your partner sexually. You have the freedom to create slight variations to the poses and find what feels best for both of you. Use this guide as your self-exploration tool to find new waves of pleasure.
We’ve only scratched the surface with 10 of these kama sutra positions, so once you master it – there are many more sex poses to look forward to.
Rachel
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