| Part | KS-022-SUPP | Rev | A | Sheet | 1 of 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Supported Congress | ||||
| Source | Kama Sutra | Chapter | Kama Sutra positions | ||
Sthita
1 pelvic. Both standing. Wall or pillar takes lateral load.
CAUTIONFall hazard. Use a wall or pillar. Stop if either partner loses footing. Consent required; either partner may stop.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration A | standing |
| Configuration B | standing |
| Ground | floor and wall |
| Remaining DOF | both knees; B hip flexion if one foot lifts |
| Entry angle θ | θ 0-30° |
| Penetration | medium |
| Contact patches | pelvic A ↔ pelvic B |
| External stimulation | incidental |
| Eye contact | inherent |
| Load path | both feet to ground; wall takes lateral load |
| Hip ROM required | moderate |
| Stability | moderate with wall; low without |
| Difficulty | 3 / 5 |
| Hands free | optional (hands on wall or partner) |
| Failure modes | slip; height mismatch; wall too smooth |
Bill of materials
- A1 / A2A standing
- B1 / B2B standing, one or both feet on ground
- Walllateral reaction
- Groundfloor
Procedure
- Both shall stand. Place a wall or pillar at A back or at B back.
- Equalize hip height (bend A or B knees). Seat pelvic contact.
- Hands on the wall or on the partner. At least one foot of each body stays on ground.
- If B both feet leave the ground, the assembly is KS-021-SUSP and the load path changes.
Source text
"When a man and woman support themselves on each other's bodies, or on a wall or pillar, and thus while standing engage in congress, it is called the supported congress."
Burton trans., Kama Sutra II.vi (1883)