| Part | KS-015-RISE | Rev | A | Sheet | 1 of 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Rising Position | ||||
| Source | Kama Sutra | Chapter | Kama Sutra positions | ||
Utthita
1 pelvic. B femurs vertical, knees slightly flexed toward A.
CAUTIONStop on joint pain or numbness. Consent required before assembly; either partner may stop at any step.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration A | kneeling |
| Configuration B | supine |
| Ground | bed |
| Remaining DOF | B hip flexion (abduction near zero) |
| Entry angle θ | θ 80-95° |
| Penetration | medium |
| Contact patches | pelvic A ↔ pelvic B |
| External stimulation | incidental |
| Eye contact | inherent |
| Load path | A knees to ground; B lumbar to ground |
| Hip ROM required | high |
| Stability | moderate; femurs can fall laterally |
| Difficulty | 2 / 5 |
| Hands free | A may hold B femurs |
| Failure modes | B femurs abducting into KS-006-YAW; hamstring cramp |
Bill of materials
- B0 / B1B supine
- B2 / B3B femurs vertical
- A1 / A2A kneeling
- Groundbed
Procedure
- Body B shall be supine and raise both femurs to vertical, knees extended or slightly flexed. Abduction near zero.
- Body A shall kneel against the posterior of B femurs.
- Seat contact. If the femurs part, the assembly becomes KS-006-YAW. If they go to A shoulders, it becomes KS-006V-YAW.
- A may hold B femurs to keep abduction at zero.
Source text
"When the female raises both of her thighs straight up, it is called the rising position."
Burton trans., Kama Sutra II.vi (1883)