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When the woman raises her legs against his chest she offers an opportunity for

very deep penetration with every thrust Resting on his knees the man

enjoys powerful leverage Grasping her legs helps him increase or decrease

the speed and rhythm The angle of

penetration may allow Good stimulation for those who have sexually sensitive

vaginal areas.

Many couples find the contact of torso and thighs exciting.

Both partners' hands are free for added stimulation.

Both are also well positioned to watch the action of their genitals.

especially if the woman's head is raised slightly on a pillow.

For heavier people, this position can be an especially good way to achieve deep

penetration.

However, this may be an unaccustomed, possibly awkward position for the woman,

especially if she has a lower back problem.

And it does require exertion from the man.

Therefore, not all couples will want to use it for extended periods.

Instead, it's often a good idea to reserve this position for a moment when

both partners want to heighten their shared excitement by increasing the

drama, pace, and power of intercourse.

Joining like two pairs of scissors creates full contact between genital

areas.

Because the contact is so close penetration is very deep.

The woman can move to achieve a desired pressure on her clitoris.

This position requires considerable flexibility.

When the penis enters the vagina, the angle of entry forces it level with the

bed.

This pressure can create intense pleasure for the man It may

also press the penis directly against the vaginal walls This can be especially

rewarding for women whose vaginal walls are sexually sensitive

The man controls the pace by rocking backward and forward above her

Because he is upright with both feet firmly braced beneath him

The man has the dominant position, while the woman's position allows little

chance to adjust his rocking motion.

The man can also place his knees on the bed for added comfort and stability.

This variation, with her thighs resting on his, can also provide stimulation

to sensitive vaginal areas by forcing the penis against the vaginal wall.

It allows the woman to participate more actively through the leverage gained by

placing her feet on the bed.

Using this leverage, she moderates his motion, although the man should keep

some control to make sure that his penis remains inside her vagina.

In this and some other positions, younger women and those who have

recently given birth may experience discomfort when the penis stretches or

thrusts against this part of the vulva, the perineal rim.

When this occurs, it's important for her to stop, explain the situation, and

suggest another position.

In this very intimate position, the couple face each other, lying on their

sides. Her legs are bent to surround and clasp his body.

His waist rests on her inner thigh or her knees.

This brings the groin areas into close, prolonged contact.

By curling their bodies, the couple achieved deep penetration.

The close embrace of arms and legs maximizes body contact, offers powerful

leverage for thrusting, and gives both partners shared control of speed,

rhythm, and force.

Many couples find this position especially warm and reassuring because

it resembles the position in which they sleep.

Entry is easiest when the woman raises her upper leg.

and penetration can be assisted by his hand or hers.

The man can easily caress or fondle the front of her body, including her breasts

and clitoris.

The woman may remain relaxed or may exercise some control by arching her

lower back.

If both partners prefer, she can lean forward and he can lean back, minimizing

body contact, allowing both partners to focus all their concentration on their

genital connection.

Like many rear entry positions, this one works well for pregnant women and

heavier people.

Because both partners rest on their sides, it is easily maintained for long

periods and may be particularly desirable for people who must avoid

extreme exertion.

This is the first of several women on top positions we'll explore.

For many couples, it offers several advantages.

The woman may feel an exciting sense of freedom and power that can increase her

pleasure. So may her ability to move as she pleases, controlling the movement of

the penis inside her.

Many men find the woman's active role exciting because it demonstrates her

desire to give and receive pleasure.

Because the man may choose to remain completely passive, this position works

extremely well for men who need to avoid exertion and may also increase a man's

ability to last longer.

In this variation, the penis may strike the woman's sensitive vaginal areas as

she moves to control its angle. She can also create indirect pressure on her

clitoris by rubbing her pubic area against his.

This variation provides excellent body contact and full penetration with

genital areas in close contact In this position his hands are free to hold her

buttocks

Because

his legs are braced he has leverage for rocking and thrusting upward

She may initiate her own rocking motion or deepen penetration by pressing her

body downward.

By drawing her knee further up the bed, she can adjust the angle of her vagina

to control the direction of the penis inside her, intensifying contact with

sensitive vaginal areas.

She sits on the penis and guides their motion by rocking or riding him.

He can enhance penetration by clenching his buttocks and thrusting upwards.

She guides his angle by shifting position.

His hand on her hips communicate his preferences.

By leaning forward and back, she changes the sensations felt in his penis and the

sensations within herself.

although the penis does not touch the clitoris or mons his hand or her hand is

free to caress it for many men and women visual stimulation is a powerful

source of excitation this position offers a full view of the woman's body

and its movements as well as her changing facial expressions by leaning

back they can watch his penis moving in and out of her

By leaning forward, she brings her mouth or her breasts to him.

This is sometimes called the doggy position.

It gives most of the control to the man who may choose to thrust gently or more

powerfully.

Although this position may seem to give most of the control to the man, many

women enjoy presenting themselves to their partner in this manner.

This position provides an opportunity for the man to stimulate his partner's

anus.

or caress her breasts with his fingers.

She keeps her back arched to deepen penetration and moves sideways to direct

the angle of his thrusting, guiding his penis to stimulate her sensitive vaginal

areas.

Again, although the penis or pubic bone do not directly stimulate her clitoris,

manual stimulation is natural and easy.

Once again, in this position and all others, Partners should let each other

know whether to slow down or whether a position is becoming uncomfortable if a

shift in angle or pace is needed.

Some couples enjoy this position because it allows each partner to concentrate on

his or her own sensations.

When the woman lies on her stomach, this position permits whispering and kissing.

that creates a sense of intimacy and closeness.

In this position, the woman exercises strong control.

She sits astride the man and adjusts her posture to guide the angle of his penis.

She can grasp his knees for leverage and drive her own rocking motion.

Her hands are free to stroke his testicles or stimulate her own clitoris.

This variation shifts some control back to the man, allowing him to watch the

action from behind and guide her hips with his hands.

This face-to-face position generates excitement because both partners can see

and touch each other as they like.

The man sits on his heels.

The woman kneels with his legs between hers and moves forward onto his penis

guiding it into her vagina.

Close genital contact enables deep penetration.

In this position the woman can rock her pelvis ride up and down or respond to

the man's own thrusting motion.

This position requires some strength and suppleness from both partners.

It gives full control to the woman, whose feet are firmly planted beneath

her, while the man's posture leaves him without leverage.

She can rock or bounce as she chooses, moving to direct the penis inside her.

The man has good opportunity to stimulate her clitoris with his hand.

Because this position wraps the partners into a tight bundle of bodies, arms, and

legs, it creates a feeling of closeness despite the distance from face to face.

This sequence shows an idea that can be applied to many positions.

one foot on the ground gives the partner on top great leverage and control for

thrusting a foot on the ground gives her partner leverage for thrusting the

pelvis upward to help control the power and pace of the action

The lower the bed, chair, or other surface, the easier it is for him or her

to achieve this leverage and control.

as in this variation

or

more powerful

sitting

on someone's lap sometimes creates a feeling of comfort and emotional

intimacy. This position creates intimacy through close body contact, face-to-face

contact, arms free for holding, hugging, or stimulation.

His hands on her waist and hers around his shoulders help both partners draw

her body to his, driving his penis in and out.

stimulating her clitoris as she controls the angle and force of the contact

between their genitals.

She reverses her position.

Using the floor for additional leverage gives her even stronger control,

allowing her to press their bodies closer.

Standing positions are wonderful for spontaneous lovemaking.

because the woman can control the downward pressure of her clitoral region

against his moving penis and forward against his pubic bone.

She may obtain strong clitoral stimulation.

However, this position requires considerable strength and stamina.

Maintaining balance and leverage while thrusting can be tricky and tiring.

Success often depends on the right match of heights and body shapes.

So... This position works better for some couples than for others.

If it's right for you, plan to make standing encounters like this one

relatively brief, at least to start.

The standing rear entry position is just as convenient.

and much easier to maintain because balance is less of a problem, especially

if a chair, bureau, or wall can lend support.

The deeper the bend, the deeper the penetration.

By changing the height and tilt of her pelvis, the woman controls the thrusting

action.

Both partners' hands are free for action.

And as with other rear entry positions, whispers, kisses, and caresses can

communicate intimacy as desired.

In the past hour, you've watched and learned about a wide range of positions

for sexual intercourse.

The mastering of physical positions doesn't guarantee a fulfilling sex life.

That must be based on mutual love, communication, and respect.

However, you can enhance that love life with experimentation and variation.

I hope we've inspired you to try some of the things you've seen.

Come back to this tape again and again to re-explore positions that interest

you most.

or to study the anatomical information provided in the early part of the video.

Remember, it takes practice to figure out comfortable angles and where all the

arms and legs go in various positions, so a sense of humor is very helpful.

As you consider and use these ideas, keep one point clearly in mind.

Every person's sexual response pattern is different, and so is every couple's.

Many of the positions you've seen may suggest other ideas that we've not

shown.

As you try positions for yourself, the most fun of all may lie in experimenting

further and the sense of playfulness that this can inspire.

I hope that watching this video together and talking about it will help you

communicate openly and honestly about your sexual feelings, about what you

like and also what you don't.

and that it will help you become more open and adventurous in pleasing and

loving each other.