MARRIED LOVE AND SEX: POSITIONS DURING INTERCOURSE
The majority of people in our culture assume a certain position during coitus; but this is only a matter of custom. There is no reason to believe that any position is the right one if another method is desirable because of health, relative size, or individual preference.
The purposes of the different positions are to increase sexual pleasure and to prevent hygienic dangers or injuries. A person who has a disabling illness, such as certain forms of heart disease, may want to use the positions that require the least amount of physical exertion for example, the side positions.
Man above woman. In our Western culture, this combination is considered the normal or standard position. The woman lies on her back and spreads her thighs until 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 as far as possible on the bed so that he will not be too heavy a burden. If the woman holds her thighs together after entry, it will be helpful in cases where the penis is too small or the vagina too large. It will also increase friction against the clitoris. By holding the thighs tightly together, the woman can prevent the penis from entering too deeply, if this is needed to prevent pain.
If the vagina is large or has been stretched, the following technique may be very 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 assume a kneeling position over the man and let herself down gradually until the penis is inserted. The advantage of this position is that the woman has full control of the movements, quickening or slowing down as she pleases. It also enables her to adjust herself to the penis by bending forward so that full contact with the clitoris is made. Properly carried out, this position can lead to heights of sexual delight. It is advantageous if the man is tired. Its disadvantages are: it requires a good deal of exertion on the part of the female while the male is passive; it is not recommended if her vaginal passage is unusually short; and it is not recommended for the sick or convalescent male, because it is apt*- to be more stimulating than the position described in the next paragraph. Lying on side, face to face. The man and woman lie on their sides, facing each other. The woman raises her upper thigh, resting it on the man’s upper thigh. This is excellent for those who wish to perform coitus during pregnancy, as there is little pressure on the woman’s abdomen.
Rear entry. This method is also recommended especially for pregnant women or in any other case where deep penetration and weight on the abdomen are not safe. The woman places herself with her back to the man, usually in a kneeling position. The man enters the vagina from behind. This position does not give the woman as much pleasure as some other ones, as the clitoris is not touched by the penis during the union. The man can correct this by fondling her clitoris and her breasts with his hands.
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