Ever wondered which is the most sensual and erotic sexual position? Well, if you ask men and women, both, the award would certainly go to the missionary sex position. No other position makes a woman feel so loving, affectionate, and close to her partner while comfortably lying on the back with her man on the top, taking complete care of her.
Since a woman’s experience of orgasm is more linked to her emotional arousal, missionary position lets women feel more intimate with their partner by being face to face, looking in to the eyes of each other, passionately kissing and exchanging expressions with every surge of pleasure. No wonder, many women find this position more comfortable to reach orgasm.
This position is equally alluring to men also as it gives them complete control over the moves, allows deep penetration, and gives greater control over the possibility of simultaneous orgasm.
Why Missionary Sex Position is The Best
“Missionary sex position is so sensual and emotionally arousing that it helps women reach orgasm faster”
Emotionally Satisfying – Missionary sex position is the most romantic of all as it allows man and woman to be face to face and maintain eye contact while exploring each other in the most sensuous way. There is more skin to skin contact than in any other position and the couple can cuddle each other while having orgasm. Also, this position requires a woman to place high level of trust in the man-on-top, who’s controlling the rhythm and depth of his thrusts in the most sensitive part of her body. After all, being able to trust one’s partner is in itself a profound emotionally satisfying experience.
Most Comfortable Sex Position – Men and women, both, tend to have lots of apprehension when they contemplate sex for the first time. The discomfort of first intercourse is usually related to tension in the pelvic or thigh muscles and anxiety that might prevent usual vaginal lubrication. The simplicity of missionary position makes it well suited for the inexperienced as it allows easy entry into the vagina. The man can use gravity and force to gently push himself in, while the position allows woman to relax her vaginal muscles and help her partner guide his penis gently in with her hand.
In an observational study carried out in The Netherlands, magnetic resonance imaging was used to study the male and female genitals during coitus. The images illustrate the very natural fit of the male and female genitals in the missionary position. The penis has the shape of a boomerang—one third of its length consists of the root of the penis—and the vaginal walls wrap snugly around it.
Good for Conception – Studies have shown that man-on-top positions are very good for couples who are trying to have a baby as it allows deep penetration. While having sex, if the woman holds on to her legs behind her knees and draws her thighs right back, sperm can be deposited deep in the vagina—at the neck of the womb. This could provide the best chance of conception occurring. Studies suggest, missionary sex position promotes fertility by keeping the vaginal opening higher than the seminal pool, which helps sperm move deep inside the womb and find the egg.
Women Reach Orgasm Faster – The missionary position is good for clitoral stimulation in several ways. This position can give women an orgasm inducing clitoral stimulation if the man leans forward and rubs his pelvic bone against her clitoris. Also, women can easily self-stimulate their clitoris while having sex in this position. It is equally convenient for men also to place fingers on clitoris and give gentle strokes to flare up the passion.
Good for Heart Health – As compared to other positions, sex in missionary position happens to be more physically vigorous. Studies have shown that man-on-top sex requires more metabolic expenditure with higher heart rate than in self-stimulation or partner stimulation or woman-on-top sex. Thus, it can be called a sort of aerobic exercise that’s good for heart health.
However, there are certain precautions also with this sex position that couples should take care of. Man-on-top sex can be uncomfortable or even unsafe at later stages of pregnancy. Beginning early in the second trimester, doctors tend to discourage pregnant women from supine exercise which is quite similar to the missionary position. Also, large hip thrusts and deep penetration of missionary sex may lead to over-stimulation of the penis that may cause premature ejaculation. Men can avoid this problem by changing positions frequently, or using some distraction and then switching back when ejaculation is no linger imminent. Additionally, men can try some herbal supplements as well to enhance their control over ejaculation.
The missionary sex position is a classic for a reason. It is one of the most comfortable and romantic sex positions. Couples are always face to face, every expression can be noticed, they are free to kiss and each partner feel being loved. Sometimes the best of pleasure comes in the most simple form and missionary position is a sensuous example of it.
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