Side by side Position
How
to Do
In the Side by Side Sex Position:
- Both partners are lying down and can be facing each other or in the spoon position. Although this takes away from penetration depth and thrusting mobility, it does free up one of the giver’s arms to touch their partner. When playing in the side to side position, make sure to roll into and out of the missionary and reverse missionary positions often!
- While you will generally be “aligned” you may find that he needs to be a bit lower to make penetration comfortable.
- Usually there will be some overlapping of arms and legs in this position.
Variations
- A variation on this position is for the woman, once penetrated, to roll over on to her back a little and to place one leg over the upper leg of the man. This opens up her vulva considerably and leaves her clitoris available for her or her partner to caress. She now has both hands free to caress herself, or her lover.
- Her stomach is totally free, again making this position good for late on in pregnancy. Penetration can be good but not exceptionally deep, and any thrusting movement is somewhat restricted.
- From the woman's point of view it is restful and she can stimulate herself and her partner's scrotum. In some women the man's penis stimulates the G spot in this position, giving extra sensations.
- A further variation is when the couple lie on their sides facing one another. The woman draws up her legs to her chest and opens them widely. The man then enters her while the woman folds her legs around his back. She also cuddles him around the shoulders with her arms.
- Penetration can be very good but movement is somewhat restricted. The couple can kiss very easily and passionately. There is a lot of skin contact and this can make the couple feel very much 'at one' with each other.
- This position is not suitable for very overweight people or for women who are pregnant.
*Scissors - or cuissade - positions can combine well with side-by-side sex positions for a varied lovemaking session.
Side-entry position
One of the best lovemaking positions of all is a side-entry one. The woman lies on her back and the man on his side at right angles to her body. The woman can then draw her thighs back towards her stomach while he enters her as he lies underneath her.
Penetration is deep and movement can be good, but not excellent. It is another restful position during pregnancy or for the larger woman. Both partners can reach the woman's clitoris to stimulate it and the man can caress most parts of her body, including her breasts. The only real disadvantage is that they cannot kiss.
It is a good position for a 'quickie' because it involves very little undressing. It is also good for conceiving, especially if the woman remains with her legs in the drawn-back position for a few minutes after intercourse. The woman can also reach the man's scrotum.
The anus of both partners is accessible for those who like anal stimulation and it is a good position for inexperienced women who have difficulty having orgasms during intercourse.
Levels of penetration
A further position is achieved when the woman lies on her side, turning slightly on to her front and supporting her top half with her forearms on the bed. The man cuddles into her back just as in the spoons positions, then puts his upper leg over her hips as he penetrates her.
It is a pleasant position for the man to be able to caress the woman's back with one hand, but she can do very little. Penetration is not especially good because her legs are fairly straight, but he is allowed quite good movement.
By drawing her knees up to her stomach she can increase penetration, but the position then converts into the more restful and satisfactory 'spoons'.
This sex position is also ideal for a woman who is making love for the first time after she has given birth. It is a time when a woman may be wary of deep penetration, especially if she has had an episiotomy. Also, she may have tender breasts if she is breastfeeding.
She can start off making love with her legs fairly straight, thus limiting penetration, and, as her confidence grows, she can draw her knees up. But at all times she will be in control and this can ease any fears she may have.
Advantages of the Side by side position
- For people with hip problems or a disability this position can be very comfortable and allow for longer, slower penetration
- This position offers a lot of physical contact. If you are facing each other you have your hands free to roam, touch and caress your partner
Disadvantages of the Side by side position
- This position does not allow for a lot of leverage for thrusting and both partners may feel like they have less movement and freedom
Variations of Side by side positions
Spooning
Scissors
Sleeping Beauty
Leg Glider
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