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Sex
Positions
Over
the centuries various sexual positions (ways in which couples physically
position themselves for sexual intercourse) have been used. In ancient texts
it reveals that it was an art form among certain cultures, as in the Indian
Kama Sutra and Arabic Perfumed Garden.
There
are many sexual positions which are mostly variations on a few basic positions.
As with any other desire you have to find the positions that are most enjoyable
to you and your partner. Everybody's needs are different. Some couples are
very innovative, some prefer the standard missionary position (man-on-top).
The aim of lovemaking, however, should be measured by fulfillment and satisfaction
for both partners.
The
sexual positions a couple uses depends on a variety of factors:
- physical
comfort
-
inhibitions about experimenting with different positions
- prolonging
or hastening orgasm may determine the position
-
circumstances, such as time available, location, etc.)
- may
find one position more satisfying
Some
Sexual Positions are:
You
can vary these positions by performing them:
- lying down
- sitting
- standing
- kneeling
- combination
of these
There
are many different ways of enjoying sex and countless sexual positions.
Some positions offer:
- chance to embrace and kiss more with all-over body contact
- deeper
penetration
- greater
intimacy
- more
excitement and tension as they are quite difficult to maintain.
Lovers
will always find variations of their own. The important thing is to
explore each other's feelings and needs and enjoy yourself.
The
Man-On-Top Position/Missionary Position
The
Man-On-Top Position/Missionary Position is named after the 19th century
Christian missionaries who believed that the man on top was the only
natural and proper position for intercourse, and preached to their
converts to give up their animal positions in favor of the man-on-top
position.
The
missionary position is the most common lovemaking position because:
- it is comfortable
- it
allows a great deal of body contact
- it
allows good depth of penetration
- you
can kiss and hold each other at the same time
How
to Do
In
the man-on-top position:
- The
woman lies on her back with her legs spread and her knees raised
while the man enters her vagina with his penis
- The
man can either lie flat on the woman if he is not too heavy in
weight and it is not uncomfortable for her, or he can support
some or all of his weight on his elbows, hands or knees (sometimes
the weight of the man on them can restrict a woman's pelvic movement)
- The
woman can wrap her legs around the man's hips, back, or over his
shoulders, the higher her legs the deeper the man may penetrate
with his penis
The
woman can use her hands freely to caress the man or stimulate her
clitoris as the man has limited use of his hands, but it is a good
position for being able to see each other and for kissing and to caressing.
Some
women do not like the deep penetration of this position.
More pictures and further information on the Missionary Position
Variations of the Missionary Positon information and pictures
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The
Woman-On-Top/Astride Position
How
to Do
In
the woman-on-top/astride position:
-
The
man lies on his back and the woman sits on his erect penis
-
Facing
him, she may squat on her haunches
-
Facing
him, she may kneel, supporting herself with her hands, making
it easier to lean forward and kiss his mouth.
-
Sitting
on top, facing away from him, increases the depth of penetration
-
Lying
with her whole body along his increases the intimacy
On
top the woman can control the pace of lovemaking and regulate the
depth of penetration and the rate of thrusting of the penis.
The
woman-on-top position allows:
- for maximum indirect stimulation of the clitoris by the penis
- some
women to reach orgasm more easily
- freer
hand movements for caressing
- couples
to see each other
Some women do not like the deep penetration of this position. This
can be regulated by limiting how far down they lower themselves onto
the erect penis.
Due to the vigorous movements the penis can slip out of the vagina
which can cause frustration.
More pictures and further information on the Woman on Top position
Variations of the Woman on Top Positon information and pictures
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The
Side-By-Side Position
Some
couples do not like the side-to-side position as deep pelvic thrusting
is difficult. The partners can kiss and touch each other's genitals
while making love in this position.
How
To Do
In
the side-by-side position:
Rear Entry
Rear
entry position is not the same as anal intercourse. In rear entry
position the man's penis enters the woman's vagina when she has her
back to him. Whereas, in anal intercourse the man's penis is inserted
into his partner's anus (rectum).
Rear
entry allows for deep penetration and vigorous thrusting rather than
tender lovemaking so is not really suitable during pregnancy.
How
To Do
This
position allows for deep penetration.
-
The woman gets on on her hands and knees and her partner kneels
behind her (commonly known as 'doggy style')
-
Both
partners may stand with the woman bending forward and supporting
herself against something, bed, furniture, wall, etc.
-
Both
partners lie on their sides, her back to his front
-
The
position allows the man to caress his partner's breasts, buttocks
and clitoris
An
alternative rear entry position known as the Spread-eagle Position:
-
The woman lies face down with the man on top of her and spreads
her legs, while lifting her bottom off the bed slightly (with
a pillow, etc.), to achieve deeper penetration
-
The
man supports his weight on his arms or lays with his full weight
on his partner
Standing Position
This
position is often used in spontaneous or unexpected encounters.
How
To Do
Standing
and Carrying Position
This
is quite a strenuous position.
How
To Do
-
The
man stands holding his partner in his arms
-
The
woman wraps her legs around his waist and her arms round his shoulders
-
The
woman moves against him by pulling herself up and down while the
man helps her with his arms
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Spread-eagle
In
this rear entry position, the woman lies face down with the
man on top of her. She spreads her legs and he supports his
weight on his arms.
How
To Do
-
If
she raises her bottom off the bed slightly, perhaps with the
aid of a pillow under her hips, then it will be possible to
achieve deeper penetration.
-
The
man can also lie with his full weight on his partner, from
which position it is easy to roll into 'spoons'.
More pictures and further information on the Spread Eagle position
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Leapfrog
Position
This
position is ideal when the woman starts to feel uncomfortable with the
man's weight pressing down on her. It also protects her belly from over-enthusiastic
thrusting.
How
To Do
The
Cross Position
This
position is somewhat easier to maintain if the man lies beneath on
his back and the woman is in control.
How
To Do
- The
woman lies on her back on the bed and the man lies diagonally
across her.
- She
opens her legs to allow him to enter and he rocks gently from
side to side.
- She
can guide his movements with the pressure of her hands.
More pictures and further information on the Cross position
Cuissade/Scissors
Position
This
position is known as cuissade, from the French cuisse,
meaning thigh. The woman can exert a certain amount of restraint with
her thigh, which can make it more exciting. The position is a very
intimate one and the lovers can hold one another and kiss.
How
To Do
- The
woman lies on her back with the man at her side
- She
raises the leg nearest to him and rests it on his body
- He
enters from under her thigh with his nearest leg crossing her
body
More pictures and further information on the Scissors position
Armchair
Position
How
To Do
- The
woman sits comfortably in an armchair with her hands and legs
around the man
- The
man kneels in front of her and enters her
- He
can support himself with his hands on the back of the chair which
will allow him more thrust.
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More pictures and further information on the Armchair position
Furniture
Position
This
position allows the man greater control and very deep penetration.
How
To Do
-
Find furniture that is the correct height
- The
woman lies on the edge of a table, futon or bed covered with quilts
and pillows and spreads her legs wide
- The
man begins by kneeling and giving the woman cunnilingus
- The
man enters the woman supporting himself on his knees and holding
her legs.
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Head
to toe
The
woman is very much in control in this position.
How
To Do
-
The
man lies on his back with his legs spread and his penis inside
the woman
-
The
woman
lies on her back with her legs spread across her partner's and
her toes pointing to his head and her head away from him.
More pictures and further information on the Head to Toe position
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Lap
Dance
The
woman is very much in control of the the pace of lovemaking in this
position.
How
To Do
-
The
man sits with the woman facing him straddling his lap, kissing
and caressing her breasts
-
The
woman moves up and down on him supporting herself with her knees
on the bed, sofa, chair, etc. with her arms around his neck
-
The
woman may also face away from him supporting herself against furniture,
etc. in front of her allowing deeper penetration
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Split
level Position
The
man is in total control in this position.
How
To Do
-
The
woman lies on her back with her legs around her partner's waist
while he kneels
-
The
man can stimulate the woman's clitoris with his fingers
-
The
man can let the woman's legs drop and lie on top of her in the
missionary position
-
The
man can raise the woman's legs and rest them around his shoulders
while bending forward to kiss her mouth
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Spoon
Position
This
position is called the spoon position because of the close fit of
the two bodies.
How
To Do
- The
partners lie on their sides and the man enters from behind
This
position is:
-
good for slow sensual lovemaking before going to sleep, or on
waking during the night, as it is very intimate and relaxing
-
a
comfortable position in later pregnancy which does not put to
much pressure on the woman's belly
More pictures and further information on the Spoon position
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Many
women find this position very exciting and are more likely to reach
orgasm without direct clitoral stimulation. This is a good position
for kissing and total body contact.
How
To Do
-
The
man lies on his back spreading his legs
-
The
woman
lies on top of him with her legs along his and her feet on his
-
The
woman controls the pace of lovemaking by dragging herself up and
down against him.
-
The
woman can vary the position by closing her legs tight while his
remain spread or by getting him to close his, or both
More pictures and further information on the Swimming position
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Spontaneous
Position
This
position is very suitable for spontaneous urges to make love as it
is able to be done just by loosening of the clothes. It is good for
fast exciting sex, giving both partners the opportunity to thrust
against one another.
How
To Do
-
The woman leans over the nearest available piece of furniture,
etc. and the man enters her vagina from behind.
Homosexual
Positions
Gay
and lesbian couples do not differ much from those of heterosexual
couples. The many sexual positions that same or opposite sex couples
may experience remains basically the same. However:
- Gay
men usually have anal intercourse more often than heterosexual
couples
- Gay
women are more likely to use sex toys in their lovemaking
Positions
for pregnancy
Spoon Position
This
position puts no pressure on the woman's abdomen and is suitable for
the most advanced stages of pregnancy.
How
To Do
- The
woman lies comfortably on her side and the man enters her from
behind fitting his body closely to hers
- The
man can cuddle up close and caress her breasts while kissing her
shoulders and the nape of her neck
Leapfrog
Position
This
position is ideal when the woman starts to feel uncomfortable with
the man's weight pressing down on he. It also protects her belly from
over-enthusiastic thrusting.
How
To Do
- The
woman kneels on the bed with legs spread wide falling forwards
as the man enters her from behind
- The
man can then caress her back and control the depth of thrust
Woman-On-Top/Astride
Position
This
is a good position for the middle months of pregnancy when other positions
have become uncomfortable.
How
To Do
-
The woman sits astride the man's lap and supports herself with
her arms
-
The woman moves up and down on top of him
In
this rear entry position, the woman lies face down with the man
on top of her. She spreads her legs and he supports his weight on
his arms.
How
To Do
-
If
she raises her bottom off the bed slightly, perhaps with the aid
of a pillow under her hips, then it will be possible to achieve
deeper penetration.
-
The
man can also lie with his full weight on his partner, from which
position it is easy to roll into 'spoons'.
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