Missionary -- the most natural sex position

Missionary is perhaps the oldest sex position known to mankind and the most commonly used to. It is the first position most couples find themselves in because it comes so naturally. A 2011 survey ha

Editorial Team | Updated: June 14, 2015 7:30 pm

Missionary is perhaps the oldest sex position known to mankind and the most commonly used to. It is the first position most couples find themselves in because it comes so naturally. A 2011 survey had found that it was most preferred one though it’s derided by feminists for being too man-in-control. The basic positioning is very simple and involves the man on top while entering the woman with both of them facing towards one another.

Pros: It’s a very simple position for beginners and doesn’t need a great deal of athleticism or know-how. Because the partners are face-to-face there’s more eye contact and kissing. There’s also a greater amount of body contact and the hands and legs can be manipulated to create a variety of different positions. Read about other sex positions.

Cons: The position despite its popularity has some drawbacks.

It can be very difficult to achieve if the male partner is significantly heavier. Here are some sex positions overweight men can try.
It’s also a position in which most people get stuck and they don’t explore other forms or positions.
It should also be avoided during pregnancies. Here are some safe sex positions during pregnancy.
Also a woman has very limited movement (only option is thrusting upwards) and this can result in a limited degree of control.

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Published: January 12, 2015 7:23 pm | Updated:June 14, 2015 7:30 pm

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