a] Daud Ali (2011). "Rethinking the History of the "Kāma" World in Early India". Journal of Indian Philosophy. 39 (1): 1–13. doi: 10.1007/s10781-010-9115-7. JSTOR 23884104. ;

Whether you’re flying solo or are showing your partner some of what you like, a solid go-to masturbation position (like grinding on a firm pillow or a toy) can be an excellent way to heighten pleasure. Straddling said pillow (or your lover’s thigh, go off) makes this position is great for people with vulvas to get the friction they really want. The Early Upanishads. Oxford University Press. 1998. p.149, context: pp. 143–149. ISBN 0-19-512435-9.

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a b Wendy Doniger (2016). Redeeming the Kamasutra. Oxford University Press. pp.21–23. ISBN 978-0-19-049928-0. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019 . Retrieved 20 November 2018. Intercourse, what it is and how, positions, various methods, bringing variety, usual and unusual sex, communicating before and during intercourse (moaning), diverse regional practices and customs, the needs of a man, the needs of a woman, variations and surprises, oral sex for women, oral sex for men, opinions, disagreements, experimenting with each other, the first time, why sexual excitement fades, reviving passion, quarreling, keeping sex exciting, sixty four methods to find happiness in a committed relationship So, if the Kama Sutra isn’t just the sexual playbook many sources in Western culture have touted it to be, then what exactly is it—and what can it teach us about sexuality, sensuality, and more? Below, experts explain what the ancient text is really all about. What is the Kama Sutra? a b Wendy Doniger (2016). Redeeming the Kamasutra. Oxford University Press. pp.13–14. ISBN 978-0-19-049928-0. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019 . Retrieved 20 November 2018. There is guidance about finding a life partner, ways of courting a woman for marriage along with some concepts that modern couples might find very out of date, including duties expected of wives (cooking, cleaning, etc) and the use of courtesans to build sexual confidence before marriage.

Book 3 of the Kamasutra is largely dedicated to the art of courtship with the aim of marriage. The book's opening verse declares marriage to be a conducive means to "a pure and natural love between the partners", states Upadhyaya. [77] It leads to emotional fulfillment in many forms such as more friends for both, relatives, progeny, amorous and sexual relationship between the couple, and the conjugal pursuit of dharma (spiritual and ethical life) and artha (economic life). [77] The first three chapters discuss how a man should go about finding the right bride, while the fourth offers equivalent discussion for a woman and how she can get the man she wants. [77] The text states that a person should be realistic, and must possess the "same qualities which one expects from the partner". It suggests involving one's friends and relatives in the search, and meeting the current friends and relatives of one's future partner prior to the marriage. [77] While the original text makes no mention of astrology and horoscopes, later commentaries on the Kamasutra such as one by 13th-century Yashodhara includes consulting and comparing the compatibility of the horoscopes, omens, planetary alignments, and such signs prior to proposing a marriage. Vatsyayana recommends, states Alain Danielou, that "one should play, marry, associate with one's equals, people of one's own circle" who share the same values and religious outlook. It is more difficult to manage a good, happy relationship when there are basic differences between the two, according to verse 3.1.20 of the Kamasutra. [78] Intimacy and foreplay The Kamasutra manuscripts have survived in many versions across the Indian subcontinent. While attempting to get a translation of the Sanskrit kama-sastra text Anangaranga that had already been widely translated by the Hindus in regional languages such as Marathi, associates of the British Orientalist Richard Burton stumbled into portions of the Kamasutra manuscript. He commissioned the Sanskrit scholar Bhagvanlal Indraji to locate a complete Kamasutra manuscript and translate it. Indraji collected variant manuscripts in libraries and temples of Varanasi, Kolkata and Jaipur. Burton published an edited English translation of these manuscripts, but not a critical edition of the Kamasutra in Sanskrit. [52] This steamy moveoffers extra intimacy during the act and can be adapted for anal sex. You and your partner can experiment with plenty of touching and kissing as you set the rhythm together.

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Carroll, Janell (2009). Sexuality Now: Embracing Diversity. Cengage Learning. p.7. ISBN 978-0-495-60274-3. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017 . Retrieved 15 November 2015. One position is ideal if you have a bench or a wider rim of your tub — have the penatrating partner keep both legs on the ground (they do need to keep their balance game together here!) while the partner being penetrated takes them from the front, lifting one leg up to wrap around their partner or to rest on the side of the tub. Just add water. a b J. A. B. Van Buitenen, Dharma and Moksa, Philosophy East and West, Vol. 7, No. 1/2 (Apr. - Jul., 1957), pp 33–40 Devi, Chandi (2008). From Om to Orgasm: The Tantra Primer for Living in Bliss. AuthorHouse. p.288. ISBN 978-1-4343-4960-6. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017 . Retrieved 15 November 2015. There's a reason why this ancient text has endured as a source for erotic pleasure for centuries. Something as simple as changing where you place your legs or your partner's bum can add excitement to your sex life and hit pleasure points you didn't even know existed!

McConnachie, James (2007). The Book of Love: In Search of the Kamasutra. London: Atlantic Books. ISBN 978-1-84354-373-2.

Stacked Snakes

The man must have a strong erection for this to work. For some men, this may mean limiting this position to the morning. Ben Grant (2005). "Translating/'The' "Kama Sutra" ". Third World Quarterly. Taylor & Francis. 26 (3): 509–510. doi: 10.1080/01436590500033867. JSTOR 3993841. S2CID 145438916. Public women [prostitution], their life, what to expect and not, how to find them, regional practices, guarding and respecting them P.P. Mishra (2007). Yudit Kornberg Greenberg (ed.). Encyclopedia of Love in World Religions. ABC-CLIO. p.362. ISBN 978-1-85109-980-1. Archived from the original on 22 December 2019 . Retrieved 28 November 2018.

Yep, turns out a beach ball can turn into the bouncy sex prop you never knew you needed. It provides lots of soft support to the receiving partner, who leans their body over the ball while the penetrating partner enters from behind. Bonus: suspending yourself above the ground reduces the risk of sand getting into uncomfortable places. a b Vatsyayana; SC Upadhyaya (transl) (1965). Kama sutra of Vatsyayana Complete translation from the original Sanskrit. DB Taraporevala (Orig publication year: 1961). pp.52–54. OCLC 150688197. Preparations for kama, sixty four arts for a better quality of life, how girls can learn and train in these arts, their lifelong benefits and contribution to better kama The Kamasutra includes verses describing homosexual relations such as oral sex between two men, as well as between two women. [86] [87] Lesbian relations are extensively covered in Chapters 5 and 8 in Book 2 of the text. [88]

The Cowpoke

Doggy style in the car? Yep, you heard us right. Lowering one seat gives the penetrating partner room to lean over the receiving partner and provides plenty of leverage to push in deep, plus lots of opportunities for touch and hand play. The blindfolds that both partners (!) use in this move will remove every last inhibition. The receiving partner is on top this time, with their heels planted on the bed for leverage and the perfect angle. Just make sure you get into position beforeslipping on the blindfolds.