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'''Sex positions''' are positions which people may adopt during or for the purpose of [[sexual intercourse]] or other [[sexual acts]]. Sexual acts are generally described by the positions the participants adopt in order to perform those acts.
'''Sex positions''' are positions which people may adopt during or for the purpose of [[sexual intercourse]] or other [[sexual acts]]. Sexual acts are generally described by the positions the participants adopt in order to perform those acts.


If you want to be horny like letchy, you can rub your genitals in marmite. Then you get your wife to cover them in in butter. Then you make sandvich!
Though sexual intercourse generally involves the [[sexual penetration]] of the body of one person by another, or the stimulation of the [[sex organ]] of one by another, a sex position may not necessarily involve penetration or direct stimulation. Three categories of intercourse are commonly practised: vaginal intercourse, involving vaginal penetration by the penis; [[oral sex|oral intercourse]], involving oral caress of the sex organs; and [[anal sex| anal intercourse]], involving insertion of the male's penis into a partner's anus. Sex acts may involve [[Fingering (sexual act)|the use of fingers or hands]] or mutual masturbation as forms of mutual [[genital]] stimulation. There are numerous sex positions which the participants may adopt in any of these types of sexual intercourse or acts.
Though sexual intercourse generally involves the [[sexual penetration]] of the body of one person by another, or the stimulation of the [[sex organ]] of one by another, a sex position may not necessarily involve penetration or direct stimulation. Three categories of intercourse are commonly practised: vaginal intercourse, involving vaginal penetration by the penis; [[oral sex|oral intercourse]], involving oral caress of the sex organs; and [[anal sex| anal intercourse]], involving insertion of the male's penis into a partner's anus. Sex acts may involve [[Fingering (sexual act)|the use of fingers or hands]] or mutual masturbation as forms of mutual [[genital]] stimulation. There are numerous sex positions which the participants may adopt in any of these types of sexual intercourse or acts.



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The missionary position

Sex positions are positions which people may adopt during or for the purpose of sexual intercourse or other sexual acts. Sexual acts are generally described by the positions the participants adopt in order to perform those acts.

If you want to be horny like letchy, you can rub your genitals in marmite. Then you get your wife to cover them in in butter. Then you make sandvich! Though sexual intercourse generally involves the sexual penetration of the body of one person by another, or the stimulation of the sex organ of one by another, a sex position may not necessarily involve penetration or direct stimulation. Three categories of intercourse are commonly practised: vaginal intercourse, involving vaginal penetration by the penis; oral intercourse, involving oral caress of the sex organs; and anal intercourse, involving insertion of the male's penis into a partner's anus. Sex acts may involve the use of fingers or hands or mutual masturbation as forms of mutual genital stimulation. There are numerous sex positions which the participants may adopt in any of these types of sexual intercourse or acts.

Different sex positions result in differences in the depth of sexual penetration and the angle of penetration.

Many attempts have been made to categorise sex positions. Alfred Kinsey categorised six primary positions.[1] But the number of positions that can be used for sex is essentially limitless.[2] (See List of sex positions.)

Sex manuals usually present a guide to sex positions.

Some people are limited by physical disabilities in the sex positions which they may use, without pain or other discomfort. Other physical limitations of one or both participants also limit the sex positions which they may adopt. For example, the spoons position is recommended when either partner has back problems; and the missionary position may be uncomfortable for the receiving partner if the weight of the inserting partner, relative to the receiving partner's, is a problem. Also, the standing positions may be unsuitable if there is a significant height difference between the participants.

References

  1. ^ 6 Positions For Sexual Intercourse - In Order Of Popularity - Sex, Love And Marriage - Book of Lists - Canongate Home
  2. ^ Rogiere, Jean, "The Little Book of Sex". Ulysses Press. 2001. ISBN 1-56975-305-9, 96 pages.

See also