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Distance makes regular physical contact impossible for many couples. The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian text. Its name translates to a thread or guide on desire. The book covers how people form connections and experience pleasure. Most references today focus on the physical positions but the original has advice on communication too. You can apply some of these concepts through video calls. The activities in this article give you exact things to try on your next call. They require only a device and some time together online.
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Open a copy of the Kama Sutra or a summary on your device. Take turns reading short sections aloud. Pause after each paragraph to discuss your thoughts or questions. Focus on the parts about communication rather than advanced positions.
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Choose sections ahead of time and send the links or page numbers to your partner before the call.
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Try one activity per call instead of all eight at once. Pay attention to how you both feel during and after. Adjust anything that does not work and repeat the ones you like. This approach helps couples in different locations stay connected over time.
Common Questions
The term comes from Sanskrit where kama refers to desire or pleasure and sutra means a guide or manual. Together it is understood as a guide to sensual pleasure and relationships.
The actual positions require being in the same place. However the principles behind them such as communication and paying attention to your partner can be used during video calls.
Prepare your space and lighting in advance. Agree on the activities you will try ahead of time. Keep calls short at first and build up as you get more comfortable with the process.
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