POSITIONS FOR INTERCOURSE One is face-to-face; another is
that in' which the men in forward while the woman turns her back; and there are
variations of these basic positions. The purposes of different positions are to
Increase pleasure and to prevent hygienic dangers or injuries. Also, a person
who has heart disease or another serious illness may want to use positions that
require the least amount of physical exertion, e.g., the side positions.
MAN ABOVE WOMAN. In this position-considered the standard
one in our Western culture-the woman lies on her back, with thighs spread so
there is room between her legs for the man's thighs. By bending her.
Legs, she allows for deeper penetration. The man lies upon
his partner's abdomen, supporting his knees and elbows on the bed as much as
possible so he is less of a burden. If the woman holds her thighs together
after entry, it will help in cases where the penis may be small or the vagina
large. It will also increase friction against the clitoris.
With thighs tight
together, the woman can prevent the penis from entering too deeply, if this is
needed to prevent pain. If the vagina is large, this technique may be helpful:
The woman lifts her thighs high enough to encircle the man's neck with her legs
or to rest her feet on his shoulders. Thus her body is almost at right angles,
with her shoulders flat and her torso lifted as vertically as possible.
WOMAN OVER MAN
The woman can kneel
over the man and let herself down gently until the penis is inserted. The
advantage of this position is that she has full control of the movements and
can quicken or slow down as she pleases. She can also adjust herself to the
penis by bending forward so full contact with the clitoris is made. Properly
used, this position can result in sexual delight. It is helpful if the man is
tired. A possible disadvantage is that it requires a good deal of exertion by
the woman while the man is relatively passive. It is not recommended if the
vaginal passage is unusually short. And it is not recommended if the man is, sick
or convalescing, since it is likely to be more stimulating than the following
side position.
LYING ON SIDE, FACE TO FACE
The partners lie on
their sides, facing each other. The woman raises her upper thigh and rests it
on the man's upper thigh. This is excellent for those who wish coitus during
preg- nancy as there is little pressure on the woman's abdomen. For couples who
wish to relax, this side attitude will be appealing and restful.
REAR ENTRY
This method is also
recommended for pregnant women or in any other case where deep penetration and
weight on the abdomen are not desirable. The woman, usually in a kneeling
stance, has her back to the man. The man enters the vagina from behind. This
position does not give the woman as much pleasure as some others since the
clitoris is not touched by the penis. The man can compensate for this by
fondling the clitoris (and the breasts) with his hands.
