| Part | KS-010-CLSP | Rev | A | Sheet | 1 of 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Clasping Position | ||||
| Source | Kama Sutra | Chapter | Kama Sutra positions | ||
Samputaka
1 pelvic. Both pairs of legs stretched, stacked.
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 | A lumbar; small hip pitch both |
| Entry angle θ | θ 0-15° from B midline |
| Penetration | shallow |
| Contact patches | pelvic A ↔ pelvic B; full ventral contact |
| External stimulation | direct |
| Eye contact | inherent |
| Load path | A distributed on B; B lumbar to ground |
| Hip ROM required | low |
| Stability | high |
| Difficulty | 1 / 5 |
| Hands free | both free |
| Failure modes | A mass on B chest; shallow contact if hips not stacked |
Bill of materials
- B0 / B1 / B2B supine, legs stretched
- A0 / A1 / A2A prone on B, legs stretched
- Groundbed
Procedure
- Body B shall be supine, both legs stretched.
- Body A shall lie prone on B, legs stretched over B legs.
- Align hips. Seat pelvic contact. θ near 0°.
- Used in low congress (A smaller than B receptacle, or the reverse of a high pairing). Transition to KS-012-PRES by B thigh adduction.
Source text
"When the legs of both the male and the female are stretched out over each other, it is called the clasping position. It is used in low congress."
Burton trans., Kama Sutra II.vi (1883)