Position 23 / 64
The Cherry Tree
A position where partners stand, appearing to extend like the branches of a cherry tree.

Understanding the posture
The Cherry Tree is a dynamic standing posture requiring stable support and careful height adjustment. In this guide, “The Cherry Tree” describes a body arrangement, not a performance target. Body shape, mobility and personal preferences matter more than copying an image exactly.
Step-by-step setup
Choose a non-slip floor and a solid support point. Test balance while clothed and still before bringing the bodies closer.
- Agree who will guide the pace and choose an immediate stop signal.
- Enter the posture slowly, without jolting or forcing a joint.
- Begin with a small range and adjust only while both partners remain relaxed.
- Use the wall only as a stable reference and support; do not rely on movable furniture.
Comfort and communication
Held breath, unusual tension or numbness are cues to slow down, change support or stop. A cushion and a new angle are often more useful than extra effort.
Consent is specific, enthusiastic and reversible at any time. A posture accepted at the start can be stopped without explanation.
- Compensate for height differences with stable support rather than rising onto the toes.
Adapt and simplify
This is an advanced posture. Prefer a floor-level variation, keep attempts short and stop if any support feels uncertain.
To vary the posture without losing control, change one parameter at a time: direction, height, leg opening or support.
Name and context
“The Cherry Tree” is used here as a modern editorial label. Names and drawings vary widely between contemporary books; this guide does not claim that this exact form belongs to a canonical Kamasutra passage.
Sources and context
Modern position names vary between publishers. This collection uses descriptive labels and does not claim to reproduce a canonical catalogue from the Sanskrit text.
- World Health Organization — Sexual health
- Planned Parenthood — Sexual consent
- Vātsyāyana, Kamasutra, traduction Wendy Doniger et Sudhir Kakar, Oxford University Press, 2002.









