The Tao Sex Positions Part 4 — The Ladder (341–360)
The final twenty Taoist positions, arranged by what they ask of you rather than by number. Four rungs, gentle to expert — tap any to open it.
Closing an 86-Position Catalogue
Across four parts we've covered positions 275 to 360 — the complete Taoist catalogue. This final section is the most varied of the four: rear entry and standing work, three side-lying positions the text openly defends against the athletic ones, two genuinely experimental reversed arrangements, and a toy-assisted finale.
One line in this section deserves quoting, because it's unusual in any position manual: lovemaking need not be physically demanding to be worth having. The Taoist tradition spends its final chapter making that case — 4 positions sit in Rung 1, all side-lying, all built for closeness rather than exertion.
The animal names carry meaning as they do throughout: the white tiger is one of the four celestial animals of Chinese cosmology, guardian of the west. Part 3's Field Guide covers 321–340.
The Toy Finale — Read This First
Turning Away (360) is the only toy-assisted position in all 86 Taoist entries. If you try it: use body-safe silicone, lubricate generously, and clean thoroughly before and after. Anything used anally must have a flared base or secure grip. And never move a toy between anal and vaginal contact without washing it or changing the covering — that single rule prevents the most common post-intimacy infections.
Elsewhere: Late Spring Donkey (347) strains her lower back — keep it brief and help her up slowly. Lady Xuan (356) is a weighted wall-sit; his legs will signal the end.
The Ladder
Rung 1 · Gentle
Low effort, full contact — start here · 4 positions
342 Dragon PeakLongfeng — side-lying, he seated across her thigh
She lies on her side with one knee drawn up; he sits across one of her thighs with his legs stretched, one hand at her shoulder and one at her ankle. Slow, rocking, and specifically recommended by the text for early mornings when neither of you wants to leave the bed. Neither partner carries weight.
346 The Goat and the TreeYang yu shu — seated on a chair, she on his lap
He sits on a chair or couch with legs spread; she settles onto his lap facing away. One of his hands is free for clitoral contact and the other holds her hips, while his mouth reaches her shoulder and neckline. The text notes she can add her own hands — it treats her self-stimulation as part of the position rather than an extra.
353 The EmpressHuanghou — side-lying, faces close
She lies on her side with her back to him, one leg hooked behind his thigh and one arm folded under her head; he props on an elbow with his upper body inclined so their faces stay close. One hand stays free for clitoral contact. Continuous kissing and conversation throughout — neither partner supports any weight.
354 Cicada to the SideChan cezhi — classic spooning
Classic spooning: she lies on her side with legs slightly bent and he settles into the same shape behind, holding her close. Complete body contact, minimal effort, and the text makes a point worth keeping — lovemaking need not be physically demanding to be worth having.
Rung 2 · Steady
Seated, standing and shared-control positions · 6 positions
345 Monkey Holds TreeHou baoshu — she leans forward on a cushion
She sits on a cushion; he sits behind with his legs stretched along either side of her, and she leans forward holding his legs while he moves from the hips. The cushion sets the height. Body contact is limited by design, which the text acknowledges — this one trades closeness for a distinctive angle.
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348 Flying off a RockFeiyan chushi — standing, slight bend
She stands and angles her hips back with only a slight bend rather than a full fold; he stands behind holding her hips. Far less demanding than the deep-bend version and consequently far more sustainable — a wall or headboard within reach for her hands makes it steadier still.
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349 Two TreesShuangshu — both standing, hands on a wall
She stands facing a wall with legs apart and hands braced against it; he stands upright behind. Requires no furniture and almost no space — the text names lifts, terraces and small rooms specifically. The wall brace is what makes it stable enough to sustain.
351 Rabbit on the GroundTudi — he seated beneath her kneel
She kneels with legs wide and elbows resting on the ground; he sits beneath and behind her with his legs stretched either side of her body, holding her shoulders and moving from the hips. Unusual geometry, no furniture needed — the text recommends beaches, hilltops and poolside.
352 Narrow PerchZhaijia — she kneels astride him in a chair
He sits on a chair or cushion with legs stretched; she kneels astride and rides at her own pace, adjusting her hips for depth and angle. Needs almost no floor space, which the text emphasises — it names lifts, garages and terrace corners. She is in charge throughout.
358 Strengthening the OrganQianggang — both kneeling, facing, embraced
Both kneel upright facing each other, each with one leg stretched, embracing closely while he moves from the hips and she adjusts hers to meet him. Full upper-body contact, faces together, and no furniture required. The text recommends outdoor settings, where the natural surroundings add to it.
Rung 3 · Demanding
Deeper angles, squats and sustained bends · 7 positions
341 White TigerBaihu — rear entry, forearms down
She rests on all fours with her weight settled onto her forearms and body angled forward; he kneels upright behind, holding her hips. The white tiger is one of the four celestial animals of Chinese cosmology, guardian of the west — the name signals power rather than mere rear entry. Cushions under her forearms and knees change how long this stays comfortable.
343 Tiger StepHubu — kneeling, head lowered
She kneels with her back arched and her head resting on the surface, arms stretched forward; he kneels behind and leans in, one hand at her hips. Lowering the head deepens the angle considerably compared with the flat-back version. A pillow under her head and chest makes the arch sustainable.
344 Rain on a Thatched RoofYu maowu — one leg folded behind his back
He kneels upright while she braces on her elbows with one leg lifted and folded behind his back and the other between his knees. The asymmetry opens the angle on one side, and the folded leg gives her a way to draw him closer or push back. Needs reasonable core strength from her, so it works in intervals.
347 Late Spring DonkeyChunlü — she bends fully forward
She stands and bends fully forward with her hands on the floor, forming a V; he stands upright behind, holding her hips. The deep bend produces a distinctive angle but puts real strain on her hamstrings and lower back — this is a short-duration position, and she should come up slowly rather than suddenly.
350 Rabbit RoamingTuzou — she squats, holding his knees
He lies flat with legs stretched; she squats over him on her ankles, holding his knees and leaning slightly forward to find her position. She controls depth and pace entirely — the text is explicit that he stays a still participant. Squatting demands thigh strength, so it runs in intervals.
355 Forest PinesSonglin — standing, face to face
Both stand facing each other and press together; he holds her hips while she adjusts her height on her toes to find the fit. Height matching is the entire challenge — a step, a low platform or simply the right footwear solves what technique cannot. Immediate and unplanned by nature.
360 Turning AwayZhuanshen — the toy-assisted finale
The catalogue's closing entry uses a double-ended toy: he lies back with his feet on her shoulders while she kneels with her hips toward his, the toy shared between them. Both partners receive stimulation simultaneously. Body-safe silicone, generous lubrication and thorough cleaning before and after are essential, and a toy used anally must have a flared base or a secure grip. Never move a toy between anal and vaginal contact without washing or changing the covering.
Rung 4 · Expert
Real endurance or patient experimentation — optional · 3 positions
356 Lady XuanXuan furen — he makes a chair against a wall
He leans against a wall and bends his knees to form a chair with his own body; she sits astride with her ankles on the floor and rides while he holds her hips. He is holding a wall-sit under load — genuinely demanding, and the text says plainly it isn't for everyone. Short intervals only.
357 Autumn DogsQiuquan — facing away, arched, rear contact
She stretches out resting on her elbows in an arch while he approaches squarely from behind, supported on hands and legs, knees bent to align. Both face away from each other entirely. The text is candid that this is experimental — it produces a sensation nothing else does, and it takes patience to arrange.
359 Winter DogDonggou — both on all fours, facing away
The companion to Autumn Dogs: she settles on all fours resting on her elbows while he approaches squarely from behind in the same posture, both facing away. A genuinely unusual arrangement that the text includes precisely because variety itself has value — sex tastes better, it argues, when something is new.
⭐ The Ladder Table
| # | Position | Rung | Intensity | Pairs With |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | White Tiger | Rung 3 | ●●●●○ | KamaSutra Ribbed → |
| 342 | Dragon Peak | Rung 1 | ●●○○○ | Okamoto 0.02 Ultra Thin → |
| 343 | Tiger Step | Rung 3 | ●●●●○ | KamaSutra Dotted → |
| 344 | Rain on a Thatched Roof | Rung 3 | ●●●●○ | Okamoto Skinless Skin → |
| 345 | Monkey Holds Tree | Rung 2 | ●●●○○ | KamaSutra Superthin → |
| 346 | The Goat and the Tree | Rung 1 | ●●○○○ | KamaSutra Longlast → |
| 347 | Late Spring Donkey | Rung 3 | ●●●●○ | Okamoto 0.02 Ultra Thin → |
| 348 | Flying off a Rock | Rung 2 | ●●●○○ | KamaSutra Ribbed → |
| 349 | Two Trees | Rung 2 | ●●●○○ | Okamoto Skinless Skin → |
| 350 | Rabbit Roaming | Rung 3 | ●●●●○ | KamaSutra Dotted → |
| 351 | Rabbit on the Ground | Rung 2 | ●●●○○ | KamaSutra Superthin → |
| 352 | Narrow Perch | Rung 2 | ●●●○○ | Okamoto 0.02 Ultra Thin → |
| 353 | The Empress | Rung 1 | ●●○○○ | KamaSutra Longlast → |
| 354 | Cicada to the Side | Rung 1 | ●●○○○ | KamaSutra Ribbed → |
| 355 | Forest Pines | Rung 3 | ●●●●○ | Okamoto Skinless Skin → |
| 356 | Lady Xuan | Rung 4 | ●●●●● | KamaSutra Dotted → |
| 357 | Autumn Dogs | Rung 4 | ●●●●● | Okamoto 0.02 Ultra Thin → |
| 358 | Strengthening the Organ | Rung 2 | ●●●○○ | KamaSutra Superthin → |
| 359 | Winter Dog | Rung 4 | ●●●●● | KamaSutra Longlast → |
| 360 | Turning Away | Rung 3 | ●●●●○ | KamaSutra Ribbed → |
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What the Tao Catalogue Argues
Eighty-six positions across four parts, and the tradition's case is consistent throughout: intimacy is something to sustain rather than complete, the woman's satisfaction is the point rather than a courtesy, and variety is what keeps a long partnership alive. This last chapter adds one more claim — that the gentle positions deserve their place alongside the athletic ones. Three of the twenty here need nothing at all, and the text puts them in without apology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Part 4 complete the Tao series?
Parts 1 to 3 covered positions 275 through 340. This final section runs 341 to 360, closing the Taoist catalogue at 86 positions in total. It's the most varied section — rear entry, standing, spooning, two experimental reversed arrangements, and one toy-assisted finale.
Which positions here need no effort at all?
Rung 1 holds three: Dragon Peak (342), The Empress (353) and Cicada to the Side (354). All three are side-lying, all three keep both partners' faces close, and none asks anything physical. The text specifically defends these against the athletic positions — lovemaking, it argues, need not be demanding to be worth having.
What are Autumn Dogs and Winter Dog?
Two experimental arrangements (357 and 359) where both partners face away from each other entirely. The text includes them precisely because variety has value in the Taoist framework — they produce sensations nothing else in the catalogue does, and both take a few patient attempts to arrange properly.
The last position uses a toy — what should we know?
Turning Away (360) uses a double-ended toy shared between both partners. Body-safe silicone, generous lubrication and thorough cleaning before and after are essential. Anything used anally needs a flared base or secure grip, and a toy must never move between anal and vaginal contact without being washed or re-covered.
Why do the animal names matter?
Chinese classical naming draws from nature by convention and the choices carry meaning — the white tiger is one of the four celestial animals, guardian of the west, and the name signals power rather than simply describing a posture. Dragon, rabbit, monkey and cicada all work the same way across this catalogue.
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