Whoopie School

"I like the reverse missionary position better than regular missionary. It's easier for me to orgasm when I'm in control, and it's easier for my boyfriend to just lie back and not worry about holding up his weight."

Reverse Missionary

The reverse missionary - it's like the missionary, but with the woman on top. To do it, he lies on his back with legs out straight and close together (sounds easy enough). She lies on top of him, legs astride his. Her weight is on her elbows and on her hips and legs. In the basic position, the couple is facing each other and there is a lot of body contact. The woman can gyrate, grind, thrust, or any other motion that is interesting and pleasurable. She has complete control over the depth of penetration, angle, and speed in the reverse missionary.

What's good about the Reverse Missionary: Because the woman is in the driver's seat, it's one of the best positions for her to reach orgasm. With her weight forward and her legs back, it's a good position to grind her mons into his pubic bone, resulting in a ton of clitoral stimulation. It's also a comfortable position if she is much lighter than him; it takes the weight off of both partners if she's on top. He can enjoy being more passive during intercourse, and be surprised by how she controls the action. He can also enjoy being able to caress her breasts, hips, and butt.

What's bad about the Reverse Missionary: Hmm, not much. Because she's leaning forward, the depth of penetration may be more shallow, but that's okay - all the stimulation on the first third of the vagina and the head of the penis is the most important anyways. If he has trouble controlling his orgasm, he can be taken by surprise once she's gets to grinding.

Best for: opposite day.

Other Woman on Top Sex Positions

• Cowgirl Position: For the woman that likes to ride 'em, the cowgirl sex position is a fun woman on top position.
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• Reverse Cowgirl Position: For when she wants to ride him backwards, there's the reverse cowgirl position.
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• Around the World: If you like variety, Around the World provides a lot of different sensations in one woman on top position.
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• The Lean Back: If you want a good stretch and front wall stimulation from your woman on top position, try the bridge.
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• The Pole Sitta: This woman on top position is a good time for all - especially since he can thrust from below while she rides on top.
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Types of Sex Positions

Check out these other basic sex positions to find the best variations for intercourse.

• Man on Top: One of the most common sex positions, the man is on top of the woman receiving below.
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• Rear Entry: Feeling primal? Then do it like animals do - from behind. Check out our rear entry positions.
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• Side-by-Side: For when you're feeling cuddly or hungover, there are comfortable and intimate side-by-side sex positions.
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• Sitting/kneeling: Sitting or kneeling sex positions are playful variations that help couples split the work and the pleasure.
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• Standing: When you want a workout with your orgasm, standing sex positions are vigorous and difficult - but worth it.

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