Kamasutra- The devine Art of Living.

The Kamasutra, written sometime in the 3rd century by a north Indian scholar called Vatsyayana Mallanaga, means literally, the Treatise on Pleasure. Kama is the Hindu God of Love. Kama also means desire. Sutra refers to a narrative, manual or guide. The KamaSutra is a classic guide to lovemaking, reflecting the social and sexual traditions of the times. Many consider the Kamasutra to be simply a manual of athletic sexual positions, but scholars view it as having more historical importance than a simple guide would have. It is a book about the art of living; about finding a partner, maintaining power in a marriage, and above all, it lays down the different positions in sexual intercourse. Thus Kamasutra is a guide towards sexual fantasy and satisfaction.

According to ancient Indian texts, man had 3 main goals in life - Dharma (duty and responsibility for your actions), Arta (gaining power through politics and wealth) and Kama (pleasure). Thus Vatsyayana in his book "Kamasutra" with the help of sensual poetry explained the technique of love-making and explored fantastic sexual positions.
 

Kamasutra Standing Positions

Vatsyayana had taken care of almost all situations and all positions of love making. For those couple who are in a hurry and don't have the time and opportunity to get into bed standing positions of sexual ecstasy is very helpful. These positions are not only adventures and sensual but you also require lots of skill and flexibility to perform them. In these positions both the partners have to be very active and are equals in the art of love making.

The Sthita Position
Vatsyayana describes this position as follows:

"When a couple makes love standing,
or leaning against a wall or a pillar,
it is called "Sthita" (Steadied)."

In this position, the two partners stand facing each other. Initially lot of oral sex is required to stimulate one another and get in the mood. The Sage advices that only when the woman is sufficiently excited and stimulated for the coitus to be smooth, the man should go in for penetration. If the woman is short she can stand on a stool and raise herself to the height of the man in order to help penetration. If you cant get hold of a stool then the man can lean against a wall while the woman puts her arms around his neck and the man can lifts her by the thighs or locks his hands under her buttocks.

The Avalambitaka Position
Vatsyayana describes this position as follows:

"When the woman sits in her lover's
cradled hands, her arms around his neck,
thighs gripping his waist,
her feet pushing back and forth against a wall,
it is "Avalambitaka" (Suspended)."

In this position the man has to be muscular enough to support the woman's weight. The penetration and movement can be controlled by the feet pushing a wall behind and in other words the woman has to control the rhythm and penetration. This position is very adventurous and the couple can have lots of fun experimenting.

The Sammukha Position
Vatsyayana describes this position as follows:

"When she leans against a wall,
planting her feet as widely apart as possible,
and you enter the cave
between her thighs, eager for lovemaking,
it is "Sammukha" (Face-to-face)."

This position is similar to "Sthita" only difference is here the woman has to take the support of a wall and try to spread her legs as wide as possible in order to make way for her man to enter her. Shorter women may stand on a stool. This position gives maximum penetration and is very satisfying and enjoyable.

The Dola Position
Vatsyayana describes this position as follows:

"If, as you lean against the wall,
your lady twines her thighs around yours,
locks her feet to your knees,
and clasps your neck, making love
very passionately, it is "Dola" (the Swing)."

In this position once the woman places herself and holds you properly for support the man has to enter her. In this position penetration cant be very deep but you can still enjoy this position immensely. This position gives lot of togetherness and intimacy to the couple.

The Tripadam Position
Vatsyayana describes this position as follows:

"If you catch one of her knees
firmly in your hand
and stand making love with her
while her hands explore and caress your body,
it is "Tripadam" (the Tripod)."

This position is meant for the couples who are more or less of the same height because the woman has to balance herself on one feet and love making can be quite passionate and vigorous therefore standing on stool can be a risky job. In this position penetration cant be very deep but you can still enjoy this position immensely.

The Dvitala Position
Vatsyayana describes this position as follows:

"If you lean back to a wall
and your lover, clinging to your neck,
places both her feet
in your palms and thus makes love,
this is "Dvitala" (Two Palms)."

This is a very athletic position and should be tried only strong and muscular men and slim women. In this position the woman has to balance herself on the palms of her lover and hold him tightly for support. The man then lifts her and holds her in such a position where he will be able to enter her and also give the proper rhythm for penetration. This is a very difficult position and once you attain perfection it can be a very enjoyable position.



The Janukurpara Position
Vatsyayana describes this position as follows:

"If you lift your lover
by passing your elbows under her knees
and gripping her buttocks
while she hangs fearfully from your neck,
it is "Janukurpara" (the Knee Elbow)."

In this position the woman literally hangs from her lover's neck while the man holds her and makes love to her. This is also a very difficult position and not meant to be tried with heavy women.