ON DIFFERENT KINDS OF CONGRESS
What is the male superior or the missionary position and when it is not advocated?
The basic missionary position, also called the matrimonial position, is the face-to-face position with the man astride. The woman lies on her back with her legs and knees flexed. The man sits between her legs. It makes entry easy and facilitates the man’s the pelvic thrusts. It allows flexibility and intercourse can be shallow and tender or deep and tough, in accordance with mutual desires. The only disadvantage here is that some women may experience pelvic discomfort and inability to move as most of the weight is borne by the female partner.
It is best to avoid this position and the opposite of the missionary position just mentioned, i.e., face to face with the woman above can be helpful.
What is the side-by-side position? In which situation is it helpful?
In this position, the couple lies on the side in close embrace each keeping their legs together. Variations like lying on their side, with the female keeping her legs apart outside the male’s legs, bringing one knee forward on her lying partly on top of her with one of his legs between her to give increased clitoral stimulation, can be tried. In this position, as neither partner bears the other’s weight, it is comfortable even during late pregnancy. For couples where obesity is the major hindrance, this position definitely can help them find solace in physical intimacy. Couples of unequal heights and elderly couples may find this position very convenient to meet their special needs.
Can you elaborate on the rear entry (doggie) position?
Rear entry, thought of by many as unnatural, has been found to be one of the most satisfying positions. In this position the male kneels upright with legs together facing the females back and the female kneels head down, with her legs apart.
There are lying, sitting and standing variants to this position. It offers satisfying penetration, apart from leaving the hands free for fondling the partner’s clitoris and breasts.
The rear entry position is comfortable in late pregnancy. It is useful in males who suffer from delay in reaching orgasm (climax).
Which position do females prefer? Why?
The best position would depend on an individual’s preference. However in a personal interrogation with more than 3000 women, if given a choice as to which position they would prefer, 75 per cent of them preferred the female superior position. The female superior position helps in increasing stimulation in a majority of women. This is because of more contact with the clitoris and her ability to move freely. Hence, she is at liberty to choose the position that stimulates her most. Moreover, this position gives the female a sense of superiority. She is in command of the situation and this confidence increases her active participation, in a manner she desires, thus enhancing arousal. It also adds a feature of novelty.
Which position can help in deeper penetration?
The basic missionary position with a variation, i.e., face to face the man on top, with the woman raising both her legs high or holding her ankles to keep her knees sharply drawn up, allows deeper penetration. This is also called Indrani asana.
Premature ejaculation is a common problem. Is there any position that helps in such cases?
The female superior position often helps delay the male’s orgasmic response.