Kissing is seen as something that should occur prior to sex, and Vatsyayana was a firm believer that actions such as kissing, embracing, and scratching are not meant to be used during sexual intercourse. Instead, these are all different forms of foreplay, and as such, should be engaged in with the intention of arousing our partner and preparing them for a sexual union.
Where you can kiss on a person’s body is virtually limitless, but in the Kama Sutra, there are strict rules about where is acceptable and where is not. The places listed as acceptable to kiss are:
- The forehead
- The eyes
- The cheeks
- The lips
- Inside the mouth
- The throat
- The chest
- The breasts
Beyond this, the rest of the body is listed as off-limits to kissing, although the author does mention that some regions around the
- The thighs
- The arms
- The belly button
It is very important that each person pays close attention to where their partner prefers to be kissed so that they may please them and not cause any distress. Kissing involves the use of your mouth, which is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. You could use your lips or tongue to lick, suck, kiss, and nibble or nozzle areas on your partner’s body. Kissing is even art of its own you and your partner can use every day. And Kama Sutra recognizes the benefits of kissing and its different forms. The intensity of the way you kiss your partner has a role it plays on expressing your feelings to your partner. The intensity of a kiss uses a combination of three senses – smell, taste, and touch — each of these parts of the body produces a strong emotional response from your partner. Kissing ranges from fleeting contact to deep penetration with your tongue and so on. Let’s dive into it a little bit more.
