| Part | KS-012-PRES | Rev | A | Sheet | 1 of 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Pressing Position | ||||
| Source | Kama Sutra | Chapter | Kama Sutra positions | ||
Piditaka
1 pelvic. B thighs close on A hips after clasping.
CAUTIONStop on joint pain or numbness. Consent required before assembly; either partner may stop at any step.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration A | prone |
| Configuration B | supine |
| Ground | bed |
| Remaining DOF | B hip adduction |
| Entry angle θ | θ 0-15° |
| Penetration | shallow |
| Contact patches | pelvic A ↔ pelvic B; B thighs on A hips |
| External stimulation | direct |
| Eye contact | inherent |
| Load path | A on B; B lumbar to ground; B adductor hold |
| Hip ROM required | low |
| Stability | high against lateral slip |
| Difficulty | 1 / 5 |
| Hands free | A free; B thighs occupied |
| Failure modes | B adductor fatigue; A hip pinch |
Bill of materials
- B0 / B1B supine
- B2B thighs adducted on A
- A0 / A1A prone on B
- Groundbed
Procedure
- Assemble KS-010-CLSP.
- Body B shall adduct both thighs against A hips and hold.
- Stroke continues with reduced lateral DOF. Contact pressure at the introitus rises.
- Release the hold to return to KS-010-CLSP.
Source text
"When, after congress has begun in the clasping position, the woman presses her lover with her thighs, it is called the pressing position."
Burton trans., Kama Sutra II.vi (1883)