Congress of the Mouth — 9 Oral Positions (42–50)
The Kamasutra's auparishtaka chapter, explained — with the hygiene and safer-sex guidance a 1,700-year-old text couldn't provide.
What the Kamasutra Calls Auparishtaka
Auparishtaka — congress of the mouth — gets its own full chapter in Vatsyayana's text, and the framing is what makes it notable: oral intimacy is treated as a complete form of union in its own right, not a preliminary to something else. That view puts the classical Indian text well ahead of most Western writing on the subject for the next seventeen centuries.
The nine positions below cover both directions and one mutual arrangement. What the original text cannot provide, of course, is modern health guidance — and that gap matters, because oral STI transmission is genuinely under-discussed in India. Herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HPV and chlamydia all transmit this way. So alongside each classical position we've included the practical guidance that makes it safe.
The Three Rules for This Chapter
Barriers work — flavoured condoms for fellatio; a dental dam (or a condom cut open flat) for cunnilingus and anilingus. Shower first — comfort and safety both improve, and for anilingus it's essential. Never move from anal to vaginal contact without washing or changing the barrier — this single rule prevents most post-intimacy infections.
The Nine Positions
The Kamasutra's auparishtaka chapter opens with the most direct arrangement: she lies on her back, he kneels or lies between her legs. The classical texts treat oral congress as a complete form of intimacy rather than a preliminary, and the naming — 'worshipping' — signals the register they intended. Practically, what matters most is unhurried pace and letting her guidance direct where attention goes; the surrounding area responds as much as the centre, and starting broad before narrowing is far more effective than the reverse.
✨ Divine moment: Let her guidance direct everything.
🌙 Pure nirvana: Slow beats intense, consistently.
She drapes her legs over his knees while he supports them, an arrangement that gives access along the full length of the vulva rather than one area. The peony metaphor is the text's own. One genuine safety note the original omits: if attention moves between the anal and vaginal areas, bacterial transfer is a real risk — the standard guidance is to avoid moving in that direction, and a barrier such as a dental dam eliminates the concern entirely.
✨ Divine moment: Access along the whole area, not one spot.
🌙 Pure nirvana: A barrier removes the only real risk here.
She positions herself above his face, controlling angle, pressure and pace entirely — the classical text is explicit that control belongs to her here. Weight distribution is the practical consideration: leaning forward onto hands or a headboard rather than settling fully means she can sustain the position and he can breathe freely throughout. Agreeing a simple non-verbal signal beforehand is sensible, since speech isn't available to him.
✨ Divine moment: She controls angle, pressure and pace.
🌙 Pure nirvana: Leaning forward makes it last far longer.
A variation in which the pair roll so she comes above, holding position while he supports her hips. The transition itself is the distinguishing feature — the classical texts treat position changes mid-encounter as part of the practice rather than interruptions. She sets depth and contact from above, which many couples find produces more precise stimulation than the reverse arrangement simply because she can adjust in millimetres.
✨ Divine moment: The roll is part of the position.
🌙 Pure nirvana: She adjusts in millimetres from above.
He stands; she kneels before him. The height difference is what defines this arrangement, and the text notes it gives her full control over pace and depth. Two practical points the original doesn't cover: a cushion under the knees changes how long this stays comfortable, and hands working alongside the mouth do most of the actual work in any sustained session. Depth should always be hers to determine.
✨ Divine moment: A cushion under the knees changes everything.
🌙 Pure nirvana: Hands and mouth together, not mouth alone.
He lies on his back; she kneels or lies beside his hips. The reclining arrangement is the more sustainable of the two fellatio positions in this chapter — neither partner is supporting weight, which means it can continue comfortably far longer than the standing version. Flavoured protection is worth knowing about here: it addresses taste preferences and, more importantly, oral STI transmission, which is genuinely under-discussed in India.
✨ Divine moment: The most sustainable arrangement here.
🌙 Pure nirvana: Neither of you is holding any weight.
She lies with her head below him and bends back — an inverted approach that changes the angle entirely. The backbend is demanding on the neck and should be brief; a pillow supporting the shoulders makes a substantial difference. The classical text pairs it with deeper oral technique, which is worth one caution: the gag reflex can be worked with gradually but never fully suppressed, and there is no obligation to try.
✨ Divine moment: The inverted angle is the whole point.
🌙 Pure nirvana: Brief, supported, and entirely optional.
This entry describes oral attention to the anal area, reciprocated by both partners in turn. The hygiene requirements here are real rather than optional: showering beforehand, and ideally a barrier — a dental dam, or a condom cut open flat — since hepatitis A and intestinal parasites transmit through this route even between healthy-seeming partners. Vaccination against hepatitis A and B is sensible for anyone practising it regularly. With those precautions, it is as safe as anything else in this chapter.
✨ Divine moment: Reciprocity is written into the position.
🌙 Pure nirvana: Precautions first, then enjoy it freely.
The Kamasutra's name for simultaneous mutual oral congress — what modern usage calls sixty-nine, and the position that closes the auparishtaka chapter. The classical text values it specifically for its symmetry: neither partner is only giving or only receiving. The common difficulty is divided attention, and the practical fix is treating it as alternating turns within the position rather than constant mutual action. A side-lying variation removes the height-difference problem entirely.
✨ Divine moment: Symmetry is why the text prizes it.
🌙 Pure nirvana: Take turns within it rather than both at once.
⭐ The Nine at a Glance
| # | Position | Type | Level | Pair With |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Worshipping at the Jewel Entrance | Cunnilingus | All Couples | Flavored Condoms → |
| 43 | Opening the Peony | Cunnilingus | Intermediate | Intimate Hygiene → |
| 44 | Shiva's Tongue | Face Sitting | Intermediate | Intimate Massagers → |
| 45 | Drinking from the Source | Cunnilingus | All Couples | Durex Intense Vibe Bullet → |
| 46 | Kneeling at the Pillar | Fellatio | All Couples | Flavored Condoms → |
| 47 | Charming the Snake | Fellatio | All Couples | Manforce Bubblegum → |
| 48 | Swallowing the Mango | Fellatio | Advanced | KamaSutra Superthin → |
| 49 | Teasing the Jade Stem | Anilingus | Advanced | Intimate Hygiene → |
| 50 | Congress of a Crow | Sixty-Nine | All Couples | KamaSutra Dotted → |
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Reading the Auparishtaka Chapter Today
Vatsyayana's real contribution here isn't technique — it's status. By giving oral congress a chapter of its own and treating it as complete rather than preparatory, the text granted it a legitimacy that much later writing withheld. What we can add, seventeen centuries on, is the safety layer: barriers, hygiene, and one firm rule about direction of contact. With those in place, the chapter reads as well now as it did then.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is auparishtaka in the Kamasutra?
Auparishtaka is the Sanskrit term for oral congress, and Vatsyayana devotes an entire chapter to it. Notably, he treats it as a complete form of intimacy in its own right rather than a preliminary step — a framing that puts the classical Indian text well ahead of much later Western writing on the subject.
Can you get an STI from oral sex?
Yes. Herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HPV and chlamydia can all transmit orally, and this is significantly under-discussed in India. Risk is lower than with penetrative sex but not zero. Flavoured condoms for fellatio and dental dams (or a condom cut open flat) for cunnilingus and anilingus reduce it substantially while keeping the experience enjoyable.
What is a dental dam and where do I get one?
A thin latex or polyurethane sheet placed over the vulva or anal area as a barrier during oral contact. Purpose-made dams aren't widely stocked in India, but a standard condom cut lengthwise and opened flat works identically — an improvisation health services themselves recommend.
How important is hygiene before oral sex?
It makes a substantial difference to both comfort and safety. Showering beforehand is the baseline; for anilingus specifically it's essential rather than optional. Avoid heavily perfumed soaps on genital skin, which cause irritation — a gentle intimate wash is better suited.
Is it safe to move between anal and vaginal contact?
No — this is the single most common cause of post-intimacy urinary tract infections and bacterial vaginosis. If attention moves in that direction, wash thoroughly or change the barrier first. It's the one rule in this chapter worth treating as non-negotiable.
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