| Part | KS-011-CLSS | Rev | A | Sheet | 1 of 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Side-by-Side Clasping Position | ||||
| Source | Kama Sutra | Chapter | Kama Sutra positions | ||
Samputaka (lateral)
1 pelvic. Both on the side, facing the same way.
CAUTIONStop on joint pain or numbness. Consent required before assembly; either partner may stop at any step.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration A | side |
| Configuration B | side |
| Ground | bed |
| Remaining DOF | small hip pitch; A/B lumbar |
| Entry angle θ | θ 0-20° |
| Penetration | shallow |
| Contact patches | pelvic A ↔ pelvic B |
| External stimulation | incidental |
| Eye contact | inherent |
| Load path | both greater trochanters to ground |
| Hip ROM required | low |
| Stability | moderate; contact slips if hips drift |
| Difficulty | 1 / 5 |
| Hands free | both free (upper arm) |
| Failure modes | hip drift; low-friction sheets; A or B rolling supine |
Bill of materials
- B0 / B1B on the side, stretched
- A0 / A1A on the side, facing B
- Groundbed, under both
Procedure
- Both bodies shall lie on the same side, facing each other, legs stretched.
- Align hips. Seat pelvic contact.
- Upper arms are free. Lower arms are between the chests or under the head.
- If contact is lost, return hips to a common axis before resuming stroke.
Source text
"When the legs of both the male and the female are stretched out over each other, it is called the clasping position."
Burton trans., Kama Sutra II.vi (1883). Lateral case of the same clasping.