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The Frog
A position where the woman squats with legs spread, while the man penetrates her facing her.

Understanding the posture
The Frog is a seated posture in which both partners organise their support to maintain a shared pace. In this guide, “The Frog” 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
Begin seated separately, find a stable base, then move closer gradually. Legs provide support and should never be used as forced levers.
- 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.
- No accessory is required; a firm, comfortable surface is enough.
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.
- Keep knees in their natural line and add soft support when they bear weight.
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 Frog” 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.









