I stayed inside her for a very long time. Propped on elbows, I let my rhythm slow, listened to our breath like bending trees and felt my heart keep time. I wanted to exist in the purely now. The past was easy to shake. It sank like sinners when I kicked it free but the future, well, the future held such promise of delirium and light-blinded, god-concealing, insubstantial insight and the little death of need and maybe a nibble on the neck. All good things. I knew if I so much as moved my hips the future would catch me up and hurtle me forward toward the afterglow. I trembled above her and sought her eyes instead. I wanted her to see me as her destiny, see my love for her as unique. She’d seen this look from me before, this forcing-an-epiphany look. She arched her dolphin body forward and gave me a look of her own. She rocked me off my elbows onto my toes and pulled me back like a magnet, rocked me, pulled. I couldn’t breathe. I wondered what animal we were being. Silly boy, she was thinking, I thought, epiphanies are cheap. I believe she growled. I found a rhythm high above the metaphors and joined her in a harmonious something, something furry we could share. And there it was, when I gave up trying, the multifaced feminine deity of my personal pantheon—lips of former girlfriends and a schoolgirl skirt, numerously breasted, plentifully thighed, legs to last forever and arms around the arms around my shoulders: all the women I ever worshiped in a single apparition. I can’t say if her eyes were open and she couldn’t have spoken to mine but we made what we needed and we saw that it was good.
Copyright © December 1, 2006 David Hodges
Kama Sutra for Beginners by davidbdale is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Based on a work at davidbdale.wordpress.com.
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December 2, 2006 at 10:00 pm
briseis
Interesting. Can’t really relate or report on the accuracy of your topic, but well-written.
Well, you didn’t let inexperience keep you from commenting, briseis. I thank you for breaking the ice!
–David
December 3, 2006 at 11:57 am
litlove
Whoa – hot one today! The Hobgoblin has been talking about the difficulty of writing erotica – he should come over and visit you! Nice balance here between the material and the spiritual, the sublime and the banal.
Yes, litlove, if you’ve ever tried The Stag, you know balance is essential. Of course, Hobgoblin is welcome, but tell him to bring his own girl.
–David
December 4, 2006 at 11:00 am
Jill Terry
I just came across your site from Books, Inq. and have already posted a link. Love the 299 concept and really dig your style!
That’s fantastic, Jill. That one gracious comment hereby entitles you to stop back any time and read as much as you like.
–David
December 6, 2006 at 11:53 pm
patricia
Phew…I think I need a ciggie after reading that…
Well, I don’t advocate smoking, but if you insist.
–David
December 7, 2006 at 9:51 pm
Annelisa
Cool – like that the moment that you let go is the moment you have the epiphany…
Sometimes you just have to let your mind . . . I’m sorry, what were you saying?
–David
eh…dunno…uh, it was on the tip of my tongue…nah, can’t remember…
December 12, 2006 at 2:07 am
amethystlune
great short. wish i thought of it – i coulda used it as a love letter. 🙂
Never too late for a love letter.
–David
December 12, 2006 at 11:45 pm
yzed
Wow…
December 18, 2006 at 8:25 am
Phoenix
Can totally relate to that one since Saturday.. Now.. that’s a secret! Hush!
We can be trusted.
–David
December 20, 2006 at 1:28 pm
firoze shakir
ingenious stuff..motivating memories of lost bloom
Live now, firoze shakir. Someday you’ll be nostalgic for today.
–David
January 2, 2007 at 1:34 pm
davidbdale
Every day I get several visits to this story from google searches like “kama” or “kama stories” or “karma sutra stories.” So, I’m just wondering, are you finding what you’re looking for?
March 3, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Veronica
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March 30, 2007 at 4:38 am
silentsurfur
Awesome David…
Thanks, ss.
–David
June 20, 2007 at 1:08 pm
lizzie2uk
Just read ‘My Mustache’ and laughed. That means I’ve read three novels this week and its only Wednesday. What an achievement. Talk about speed reading. Seriously though, I really enjoy your work
Thanks, Lizzie! Glad I could help you feel so productive!
–David
Oh, I messed it up…I also read Kama Sutra for Beginners…very sensual.
No need to apologize. Someone who reads as fast as you can’t also be accurate.
–David
July 25, 2007 at 11:28 am
Coal2k
Gorgeous. Your turn of phrase is wonderful, really.
Thank you, Coal2k. I’ve just come back from your myth-making blog and have nothing but admiration for it.
–David
August 4, 2007 at 9:00 pm
freearticlesblog
Your site is very good and the stories are wonderful. Kama sutra is a good read any day.
Thanks, free, and welcome to Very Short Novels.
–David
September 4, 2007 at 10:50 pm
smilgy
“but we made what we needed and we saw that it was good.”
fantastic.
Thanks, Smilgy, and welcome to Very Short Novels!
–David
December 15, 2007 at 6:09 am
Idetrorce
very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
Idetrorce
Welcome to Very Short Novels, Idetrorce. I don’t remember expressing a point of view.
–David
December 15, 2007 at 6:25 pm
Teresa
You know, David, I really like it that you seem to respond to every comment. In the case of this story, it makes the steaminess seem even more . . . um . . . inclusive. Now, if you’ll excuse me…
Good to see you again, Teresa. You know, this has been the most popular post for many months, but I never imagined it had anything to do with my comments.
–David
January 19, 2008 at 12:47 am
mohinish
RIDICULOUS.
ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT THIS STUFF.
SORRY DEAR.THIS IS NOT EVEN FUNNY.
Sorry, Mohinish. Yes it is.
–David
February 27, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Greg
LOL. That was fun David. If you want to do some more writing like that, I could use it on my Kamasutra website.
The God references to building your own creation and “seeing that it was good” was even better than the “Furry animal” that you guys made. Exactly how many of the animal positions in the Kamasutra are named after furry animals? The hard core Christians won’t like you using God references when talking about sex, but if you are a Christian, you have to realize that God made sex to be enjoyed… So it is Godlike and should be enjoyed immensely.
Nice Job!
Greg
Well . . . maybe the way you do it is Godlike! Thanks for having a sense of humor about it, Greg, and welcome to Very Short Novels. (By the way, as of Feb 27th, you’re the 5,361st reader of this story.)
–David
March 1, 2008 at 1:34 am
Greg
LOL.
Wasn’t I supposed to have a sense of humor about it? I run a bunch of blogs about different stuff I like doing, or am interested in, and I’m always funny.
I was just going to link to you for the link etc…, but I actually liked the story and thought it was like being in English 401 all over again.
“When reading this story class, what do you see, which classical references are brought into play, and overall, what are your feelings after having read the above short story?”
I love this stuff. Every time I write something, I always play with words like you are doing here; it’s funner than shit and makes life fun, because every once in a while someone actually gets the hidden meaning behind something I write and calls me on it.
I haven’t read any of your other stuff david, but I will.
Greg
Thanks, Greg. Something tells me you’ll let me know when you do.
–David
June 12, 2008 at 7:42 pm
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hawtness
Why, thank you, ksp. For the record, this Novel has now been hit by 11,100 readers!
–David
July 4, 2008 at 9:50 am
Mr. Smalls
Regarding small penis sex positions, they have been around for quite a while. Even the Kama Sutra mentions them. Small penis sex positions are basically deep penetration positions.
They are helpful for men not so endowed.
Gee, thanks, Mr. Smalls. I thought when I asked you my question you would reply IN PRIVATE!
–David
July 15, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Anonymous
What would you say to first timers, because my boyfriend and i have been dating for a year and it seems like he is losing interest in me. What position would you recommend (all except missionary please)? Oh we are both virgins if that helps any.
For a couple that loses interest in the first year, I would recommend that you position yourselves on different sides of the same door.
–David
July 25, 2008 at 3:22 pm
yzed
Well said, Anonymous.
Giovanni
September 18, 2009 at 9:17 am
Anonymous
fine quality
great name
–David
November 8, 2009 at 7:11 pm
davidrhales
Looks like a great collection of stories. I like the brevity -nothing but the essence.
Thanks, david, and welcome to Very Short Novels.
–David
December 20, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Anonymous
Hi. Nice stuff me from india the birthplace of kamasutra actually what u know of kamasutra is only 1% u must read the original version by vatsayan .Call me if u ever be to india +919509675781
Well, OK, I’ll call, but if I’m traveling halfway around world, I’ll expect more than a verbal explanation.
–David
March 25, 2010 at 7:31 am
Kitty
Its a very good idea to know about kamasutra.Thanks
April 16, 2010 at 3:20 am
Sathiy
I realy enjoy this
May 16, 2010 at 12:42 am
Bhamun
Hello! I’m new here. Just wanted to say hi
August 20, 2010 at 10:23 am
Robson Valadares
Hey David. This story made me think of myself as this guy, thinking of a perfect girl as if made up of piece of perfection and desire I’ve come across in different periods of my life. I can tell I found her some years ago, but as we know nobody is perfect. What’s the matter if a 1000-pieces jigsaw puzzle misses just one piece; this is how I faced it. Unfortunately she’s gone for good.
Your short story also made me think about how could I translate it into my language, Portuguese. It wouldn’t be easy.
Great job.
Cheers.
Thank you, Robson. I’m sorry you gave up the girl over just one piece. Those missing pieces can make the whole puzzle more precious. If you do decide to translate the story, I’ll have some Brazilian friends check it over for fluency. I’d be delighted to be well translated. Welcome to Very Short Novels!
–David
August 20, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Robson Valadares
David, I didn’t give her up.
She passed away.
I’m so sorry, Robson.
–David
August 20, 2010 at 8:06 pm
davidbdale
The popularity of this story continues to gratify me, more than three years since I posted it. It still routinely receives about 700 hits a month and has been visited by more than 34,000 visitors so far. I have, of course, no idea how many have read it.
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this why. I mean, like I said, I like it, but this is one great reason
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