against his chest to give you some leverage to meet his thrusts. Or try wrapping your legs around him and pushing his body into yours.
In the Upright or L position, don’t be afraid to touch yourself: play with your nipples, spread your labia, finger your vagina—it will feel good and he’ll love the show.
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COWGIRL
Cowgirl is the quintessential woman-on-top position. The man lies on his back and the woman straddles him while resting on her knees, lowering herself onto his penis. This is a good position for anal sex beginners because she can control the angle, pace, and depth of penetration; she can go as slowly as she needs to. He gets a great view of her body in this position and can sit back, relax, and enjoy her taking the lead. He can stimulate her breasts and clitoris while she rides him. Cowgirl and positions like it are great for extending intercourse or practicing delayed ejaculation because a man’s erection and ejaculation reflexes slow down when he is on his back. It also works well for men who have limited mobility or strength.
PROS
She is in charge in Cowgirl, and some women like to explore their dominant sides in this position just as some men like to submit to their partner’s will. If you like erotic role playing, this position is a good one for playing with power. That said, women don’t
have
to take being on top literally—nothing says you have to harness your inner Dominatrix if that’s not what turns you on. Plus, being in charge has multiple rewards: when she’s on top, she can experiment to find just the right angle for penetration. A change in her body position or a subtle shift of her hips can make all the difference. If his penis curves toward him when it’s erect, then this position will likely give her good, indirect G-spot stimulation. It’s also perfect for women with an exhibitionist streak, because she can take center stage in a seductive show for an audience of one. He’s free to watch, work her clitoris, and worship her body.
CONS
Keep in mind that certain angles may not be comfortable for him, depending on the size and curve of his penis. Women should always check in with their partners and go slowly at first whenever they try a new angle, to make sure it works for him, too. This may be too difficult a position for women with limited strength or stamina. Some women may feel too self-conscious about their bodies or their sexual skills to enjoy Cowgirl. (A note about this, ladies: Chances are, your partner loves to watch you no matter what, so let go of some of your inhibitions and go for it!)
TRY THIS VARIATION!
FROGGIE
Froggie Position is a variation of Cowgirl where she crouches on her feet. This gives her more freedom to ride him vigorously and puts less strain on her knees. However, it does work several muscle groups, so she has to be fit to sustain it. She can place her hands against his stomach to brace herself. This position may be easier to achieve on the floor than on the bed, depending on the firmness of the mattress and the amount of leverage she can get.
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Giving It Good
Grab her waist or her butt cheeks and pull her onto your penis.
Switch it up: Give her a rest and take over for a little while. Thrust your hips and pelvis upward so you’re taking over the penetration action from below.
Slip a small, slim vibrator against her clitoris.
Hold on to her arms or hands as she rides you.
Getting It Good
Use your hand to help guide his penis in your ass; alternatively, you can spread your cheeks while he guides it in.
Make sure you try out all the possibilities of this position: Lean forward, sit straight up, lean back, find what works best for you.
Take advantage of the opportunity to tease him: Come up until just the tip of his penis is inside you, then ride just the head of his penis very slowly.
If your partner likes his nipples played with, lick your fingers and twist and tug them gently.
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SPOONING
In the spooning position, both partners
Debby Herbenick, Vanessa Schick