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