Sexual positions are the positions that partners are in when they engage in sexual intercourse. In theory, there should be countless sexual positions, but in reality, most of the different positions have evolved from about six or seven basic positions.
Some people believe that only the male-on-top position is the only normal and acceptable sexual position, while others claim that there should be many different variations of sexual positions, and that unless one is proficient in all of them, one cannot be called a competent sexual partner. Such anecdotal evidence goes further, stating that the more physically difficult the position, the greater the degree of sexual satisfaction. These rumors are untrue, no one position has a particular effect, and the ability to make love should be determined by the satisfaction felt by the partner, not by one’s knowledge of sexual variations.
:: Sexual wisdom and techniques
Ancient collections of sexual wisdom and techniques, such as the Kama Sutra, Annaga Ranga’s The Perfumed Garden, and Tao, offer several ways to increase sexual pleasure through new positions. In most people’s minds, Kama Sutra is also the face of rare, sexy, and even impossible sex positions. In fact, the book only explains 24 positions, many of which are easily achievable if a woman’s muscles and bones are flexible. In Kama Sutra, most of the positions involve the woman lying face up with her legs in different positions, with a few female-on-top positions thrown in for good measure.
In ancient India (late 15th or early 16th century), Kalyana Malla wrote Ananga Ranga in order to prevent marital sex from becoming boring, and the book describes various combinations of lovemaking positions, such as “Uttana-bandha” (supine position with the man on top), “Tryakbandha” (side position), “Upavishta” (seated position), and “Purushayita-bandha” (seated position), and “Purushayita-bandha” (seated position). ), “Tryakbandha” (side position), “Upavishta” (seated position), and “Purushayita-bandha” (role reversal or woman’s position). ” (role reversal or female-on-top pose).
The Perfumed Garden, a product of the male-dominated culture of North Africa in the late 15th century, offers many and mostly inspirational texts on the sexual behaviors that a man can engage in with his wife or concubine, but very little on the female experience. Most of the eleven sexual positions in the book are quite gymnastically difficult, and would probably not last long between partners.
In Taoist thought, there is a similar description to Kama Sutra. The author describes 26 positions for making love, almost all of which extend from the 4 basic positions. These positions consist of male on top, female on top, close connection (sideways and face to face), and entry from behind. Although these positions are similar to other ancient (and even modern) descriptions, the beautiful names of these positions (Flying Butterfly Pose, Swallowing Good Pose, Phoenix Playing in the Red Cave Pose, etc.) reflect the Taoist belief in the harmonization of yin and yang, that is, that there is an exchange of sameness and dissimilarity in everything.
Sexual union communicates the two forces of yin (which means negative, passive, & nurturing) and yang (which means positive, active, & consuming). Except for the fact that sexual intercourse is different, gay and lesbian sexual positions are similar to heterosexual positions. Gay men may engage in more anal sex than heterosexual partners, while lesbians are more likely to bring sex toys into the lovemaking process. However, across a wide range of sexual positions, gay and straight couples experience much the same.
●Male on top position
The most common sexual positions are male-on-top, female-on-top, side-by-side, and entry from behind. Some heterosexual couples as well as gay men also engage in anal sex. All of these positions can be performed lying down, sitting, standing, kneeling, or any combination of variations of the above. The position chosen by each partner is determined by their creative inspiration and comfort level.
In Western culture, male on top is the most common position for sexual intercourse. Since 19th century Christian missionaries believed that only male on top was the most natural and appropriate position for sexual intercourse, this position became known as the “missionary position”. They also encouraged foreign converts to abandon the “bestial” position in favor of the male-on-top position.
The male-on-top position consists of the woman lying face up and spreading her legs apart, with the man or woman guiding the penis into the vagina. The man can lie flat on top of the woman if the woman does not feel uncomfortably pressed down; otherwise some or all of the weight can be supported on the elbows, hands and knees. In addition, some women feel that the man’s weight restricts their ability to move their pelvis. Women can place their feet around the man’s hips, back, or even on the man’s shoulders. The higher the feet are raised can cause the male to push deeper as he pumps. However, some women don’t like the deeper thrusting sensation that comes with this position.
The man-on-top position allows the man to use his hands to touch his partner in a slightly restricted way, but the woman is free to use her own hands to touch the man or stimulate her clitoris. This is a great position to see and kiss each other during intercourse.
● Woman on top position
Female-on-top consists of the male lying face up and then the female lowering herself to sit on her partner’s erect penis, with either the male or the female guiding the penis into the vagina. The woman may continually bend her knees to face the man, straighten her legs or turn her back to her partner. The partner can also switch from male-on-top or sideways to this position. The woman-on-top position allows the woman to control the depth of the penis inside the vagina, as well as the speed of advancement. This position allows the penis to provide indirect but extreme stimulation to the clitoris, which for some women can make it easier to reach orgasm than under a man.
Partners may prefer this position because their hands can touch each other more freely than in other positions and they can see each other better. Some women feel that they will push too deep in this position, but they can control the depth themselves by how far they lower their bodies. When moving vigorously, the penis may slip out of the vagina, causing frustration. The woman-on-top position is usually not recommended if the woman wishes to become pregnant, as the man’s semen will naturally flow out of the vagina. Of course, if this position is preferred, the woman can simply change positions immediately after her partner ejaculates.
There is also for the woman’s protruding belly due to pregnancy does not hinder intercourse, which is a very good position at the end of pregnancy.
● Side posture
Side position, is when two partners lie on their sides facing each other for intercourse. A pair of partners can start in this position or move from a male-on-top, female-on-top position to this. Some people are less inclined to use this position because they can’t push deep enough on their sides. But looking at it another way, both partners’ hands can touch each other as much as they want, and the face-to-face position allows partners to kiss each other. Because it is more difficult to make strong thrusts in the side position, it is ideal for people who must avoid strenuous exercise. This position is also suitable for pregnant partners because it makes the pregnant woman’s abdomen less obstructive to intercourse than other positions (such as man-on-top).
:: Rear entry position
Entry from behind is when a man puts his penis into the vagina of a woman whose back is turned to him. This is different from anal intercourse. Anal intercourse involves the male inserting his penis into his partner’s anorectum. Rear-entry sex can be performed with the woman standing and bending over for support, with the woman on her hands and knees and the man kneeling behind her (commonly known as doggy style), or with both partners lying on their sides with the man facing the woman’s back.
Rear entry provides deeper penetration and intense thrusting. The man’s hand can stroke the woman as much as he wants and her clitoris can be easily touched. However, this position requires the woman to reach behind her back in order to touch her partner. The disadvantage of rear entry is that there is little clitoral stimulation because the penis enters from behind, and many partners dislike the lack of face-to-face intimacy in this position.
The sexual position a partner chooses will be based on a variety of reasons. The partner’s comfort level with the position and psychological barriers to trying new positions may influence whether or not the position is used. Sometimes a partner chooses a sexual position based on a prolonged or accelerated orgasmic response. Sometimes, objective conditions (e.g., space and time permitting) will dictate the position of intercourse. Some couples will rule out all other positions in favor of one position because they feel it will provide the greatest satisfaction. Others may use or experiment with a few positions on a regular basis, but do not necessarily include them in their lovemaking repertoire. Regardless of the decisions made, partners will find that sexual positions affect the mood and physical sensations of lovemaking.