Lateral coital position: Add a twist to the woman-on-top sex position!

Lateral coital position: Add a twist to the woman-on-top sex position!

The research team of Masters and Johnson revolutionised sexuality in the West and one of their more famous contributions was a variation of the woman-on-top sex position called the lateral coital sex position.

How to do it

This is more complicated than your common, garden or average sex position. It starts with the woman on the top and the man penetrating her. Then:

Step 1: The man lifts the woman's right leg, bends his left knee and slides his left knee outwards while opening his inner thigh to the ceiling. He then slides his left leg until it has passed underneath her right knee. Meanwhile, the woman places her weight on the left knee while leaning to the left while placing her lifted right leg behind her, placing it inside her partner's bent left leg. If they've managed to do this without the penis slipping out, the woman leans forward to the man's chest.

Step 2: After this, while her upper body remains straight, she rolls to her right propping herself up with her right elbow. If all goes to plan, the woman should have her torso perpendicular to the man's while her weight lies entirely on her body and right elbow.

Step 3: If the couple have done it right, the final position should have both partners fully supported by the bed except for the woman's left leg which will lie on the man's right hip. Their bodies roughly form an angle of 30 degree, with the majority of the woman's weight on her right shoulder.

Pros: There's freedom of pelvic movement and weight support for both partners. According to Masters and Johnson: 'This position is particularly effective for the woman, as she can move with full freedom to enjoy either slow or rapid pelvic thrusting, depending upon current levels of sexual tensions.' It's good for couples of all shapes and sizes. They also claimed the particular position reduces chances of premature ejaculation by reducing pressure on the man.

Cons: It's damned complicated and needs some practice. Masters and Johnson actually suggested couples rehearse it while fully clothed. Also is also no scope of clitoral stimulation.