| Part | KS-008-IND | Rev | A | Sheet | 1 of 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Position of the Wife of Indra | ||||
| Source | Kama Sutra | Chapter | Kama Sutra positions | ||
Indrani
1 pelvic. B knees doubled to the sides, shins along the ribs.
CAUTIONHigh hip external rotation. Do not force B knees to the bed. Stop on knee or hip pain. Consent required; either partner may stop.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration A | kneeling |
| Configuration B | supine |
| Ground | bed |
| Remaining DOF | B hip external rotation and flexion; little remaining |
| Entry angle θ | θ 50-70° |
| Penetration | deep |
| Contact patches | pelvic A ↔ pelvic B, short path |
| External stimulation | incidental |
| Eye contact | inherent |
| Load path | B lumbar and doubled legs to ground; A knees to ground |
| Hip ROM required | high |
| Stability | high once B legs are set |
| Difficulty | 3 / 5 |
| Hands free | both free |
| Failure modes | B knee valgus pain; hip impingement; inability to double the legs |
Bill of materials
- B0 / B1B supine
- B2 / B3B thighs doubled to the sides
- A1 / A2A kneeling
- Groundbed
Procedure
- Body B shall be supine.
- Flex B knees fully and drop both knees toward the bed beside the ribs (legs doubled on the thighs, thighs on the sides).
- Body A shall kneel close. The doubled legs shorten the vaginal canal and widen the introitus.
- Seat contact. Stroke length is short. Practice is required; skip this sheet if B cannot assume the fold without pain.
Source text
"When she places her thighs with her legs doubled on them upon her sides, and thus engages in congress, it is called the position of Indrani, and this is learnt only by practice."
Burton trans., Kama Sutra II.vi (1883)