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*'''Double-mantrain''' – two mantrains that connect in the middle with a woman who is being doubly penetrated (see below).{{citeneeded}}
*'''Double-mantrain''' – two mantrains that connect in the middle with a woman who is being doubly penetrated (see below).{{citeneeded}}
*'''Napoleon's hat''' – a man vaginally penetrates one woman while orally performing upon a second woman. The two women engage in sexplay from the waist up.{{citeneeded}}
*'''Napoleon's hat''' – a man vaginally penetrates one woman while orally performing upon a second woman. The two women engage in sexplay from the waist up.{{citeneeded}}
* '''The Q Position''' – a male having vaginal sex with a woman and both of them are giving oral sex to a 3rd person who is either male or female.
*'''Sandwich''' – three partners lying or standing in parallel, with one between the other two. May specifically refer to the double penetration of a woman, with one penis in her anus, and the other in her vagina.{{citeneeded}}
*'''Sandwich''' – three partners lying or standing in parallel, with one between the other two. May specifically refer to the double penetration of a woman, with one penis in her anus, and the other in her vagina.{{citeneeded}}



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Lovers in a Missionary position, Gustav Klimt, 1914.

This list of sex positions includes descriptions of various forms of sexual intercourse and other sexual acts between people. Sexual acts are generally described by the positions the participants take in order to perform those acts. Since the number of positions that can be used for sex is essentially limitness, this list is not exhaustive.

Penetrative sex positions

Genital sex involves mutual contact of each partner's genitals, such as the penetration of a penis or strap-on dildo into a vagina or anus, although penetration is not required. Male-female penetration is called "coitus".

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The missionary position

Penetrating partner on top with front entry

These positions are primarily used vaginally, although some can be adapted for anal penetration.

  • Missionary – the receiving partner lies on their back. The penetrating partner lies on top of the receiving partner, facing them. The receiving partner's legs are apart.
  • Edge of bed missionary – like the standard missionary position, but with the penetrating partner standing and the receiving partner's legs dangling over the edge of a bed or some other platform.
  • Blossoming flower missionary – like the standard missionary position, but the receiving partner also lifts their hips and arches their back; the receiving partner is literally and figuratively opening themself up to their lover, allowing for deeper penetration.[citation needed]
  • Butterfly position – the receiving partner lies on their back. The penetrating partner stands and lifts the receiving partner's pelvis for penetration.
  • Octopus position – variant on the butterfly position. The receiving partner rests their legs on the penetrating partner's shoulders.[citation needed]
  • Squashing of the deckchair or yawning position – the receiving partner lies on their back, with their legs pulled up straight and their knees near their head. The penetrating holds the receiving partner's legs and penetrates from above.
  • The stopperage – similar to "squashing of the deckchair", but receiving partner's legs need not be straight and the penetrating partner wraps their arms around the receiving partner to push their legs as close as possible to their chest.
  • Peace sign – like the missionary position, but with the receiving partner's legs tightly closed and the penetrating partner's legs spread. In this position, the couple resembles a peace sign (☮).[citation needed]
  • Coital alignment technique – variant on the missionary position for heterosexual couples. The man enters in missionary position and moves slightly forward so that the base of the penis rubs the clitoris.
  • Viennese oyster – the receiving partner crosses their feet behind their head (or at least puts their feet next to their ears), while lying on their back. The penetrating partner then holds the receiving partner tightly around each instep or ankle and lies on the receiving partner full-length. A variation is to have the receiving partner cross their ankles on their stomach, knees to shoulders, and then have the penetrating partner lie on the receiving partner's crossed ankles with their full weight.[citation needed]

Penetrating from behind

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The Leapfrog Position

Most of these positions can be used for either vaginal or anal penetration.

  • Doggy style – the receiving partner is on all fours and the penetrating partner inserts from behind.
  • Leapfrog – variant on "doggy style". The receiving partner's torso is lower.
  • Froggy – variant on leapfrog position. The penetrating partner raises their own hips above those of the receiving partner for maximum penetration.[citation needed]
  • Upright doggy – variant on "doggy style". The receiving partner kneels upright.
  • Upright doggy pull-back – variant on "upright doggy". The receiving partner's arms are pulled backwards gently at the wrists towards penetrating partner. Also called the "whoa girl" position.[citation needed]
  • Side entry missionary – the receiving partner lies on their side. The penetrating partner kneels and penetrates from behind.
  • The Screw – the receiving partner lies on edge of a bed or couch with their legs bent to one side, pulled slightly toward their chest. The penetrating partner stands and penetrates from rear. This positions is very effective for women with orgasm difficulties.[citation needed]
  • Spread-eagle – the receiving partner lies facing down, legs spread open; penetrating partner on top. Also known as the spider position.
  • Spoons position – both partners lie on their same side facing in the same direction; penetrating partner inserts from behind.[1]
  • Reverse peace sign – variant of the "peace sign" position. The receiving partner lies face down, knees held together.[citation needed]
  • Camel Ride/Camel-Style – the receiving partner lies on their side with their uppermost leg forward. The penetrating partner kneels astride the receiver's lowermost leg, thus gaining access to either vagina or anus. This position is good for pregnancy or overweight partners.[citation needed]

Receiving partner on top

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The Cowgirl position

Most of these positions can be used for either vaginal or anal penetration.

  • Cowboy/girl – the penetrating partner lies on their back. The receiving partner kneels on top of the penetrator facing the penetrator's face.
  • Reverse cowboy/girl – the penetrating partner lies on their back. The receiving partner sits on top of the penetrator facing away from them.
  • Italian chandelier – variant on the "cowboy/girl" position. The receiving partner is on top, arching their back with their hands on the ground.[citation needed]
  • Asian cowgirl – the penetrating partner lies on their back. The receiving partner squats (instead of kneeling) on top of the penetrator facing toward them.[citation needed]
  • Reverse cowboy/girl horizontal – the penetrating partner lies on their back. The receiving partner first sits on top of the penetrator facing away from them, then lies down on top of the penetrating partner.[citation needed]
  • Full control – variant on the "cowboy/girl" position. If the penetrating partner's waist is sufficiently slim, the receiving partner (while the penetrating partner is fully inserted and their back arched) can bring their knees under their partner's back, thus providing the penetrator support. The penetrating partner in this position is essentially immobile, and the receiver fully controls the intercourse. The intercourse then continues by the receiver's leaning backwards and pushing against the penetrator.[citation needed]
  • The crabwalk – the penetrating partner lies with their upper back on a low table, couch, chair or edge of bed, keeping their feet flat on the floor and back parallel to floor. The receiving partner straddles them, also keeping their feet on the floor. Receiving partner can assume any of various positions including cowboy/girl, reverse cowboy/girl, Italian chandelier, or horizontal reverse. The receiving partner can optionally put their ankles over the penetrating partner’s shoulders.[citation needed]

Sitting and kneeling

Most of these positions can be used for either vaginal or anal penetration.

  • Watching the game – variant on the "cowboy/girl" position. The penetrating partner sits in a chair. The receiving partner straddles penetrating partner and sits, facing the penetrating partner, feet on floor. This is also known as the "lap dance".[citation needed]
  • Armchair – variant on "watching the game". The receiving partner sits in a chair. The penetrating partner kneels in front of the receiver.[citation needed]
  • Pounding on the spot – the penetrating partner sits, legs outstretched. The receiving partner sits on top and wraps their legs around the penetrating partner.[2]
  • Tail of the ostrich – the penetrating partner kneels. The receiving partner is on their back, ankles on each side of penetrating partner's shoulders.[2]
  • Please be seated – the penetrating partner sits on a couch or in a chair that has armrests. The receiving partner sits in the penetrating partner's lap, perpendicular to penetrating partner, with their back against the armrest.[citation needed]
  • Proposal – the receiving partner kneels, legs apart. The penetrating partner kneels, one knee on ground.[citation needed]

Using furniture

Using various sorts of furniture as supports can broaden the range of possible positions.

Standing

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The stand and carry position without a support

Most of these positions can be used for either vaginal or anal penetration.

  • Basic standing – both partners stand, either facing each other or with the receiving partner facing away from the penetrator. In order to match heights, the shorter partner can, for instance, stand on a stair or wear high heels.
  • Stand and carry – the penetrating partner stands, holding the receiving partner off the ground. The receiving partner wraps their legs around the penetrator's waist and their arms around their shoulders.
  • The walking crab – the penetrating partner stands, holding the receiving partner with the receiving partner's knees and lower legs draped over the arms of the penetrating partner, who places their hands under the armpits of the receiving partner. The receiving partner holds onto the penetrating partner by placing their arms under their knees and holding onto the back of the penetrating partner. [citation needed]
  • Driving the peg home – a variant on "stand and carry". The receiving partner's back is pressed against a wall as a frictional support.[2]
  • Threading the needle – the receiving partner places both hands and one foot on the floor. The penetrating partner stands behind with the receiving partner's foot above their shoulder, or their leg around their waist.[citation needed]
  • Take a bow – the receiving partner stands with their back to the penetrating partner and rests their hands or elbows on a table or other support with their back parallel to the floor. The penetrating partner grasps the receiving partner by the hips and penetrates them from behind.[citation needed]

Positions to promote conception

Pregnancy is a potential result of unprotected sex in any position between healthy ovulating females and sexually mature males. Those who follow the advice of old wives' tales believe certain sexual positions produce more favorable results than others. See old wives' tale (section: "Having sex standing up is a contraceptive") and urban legend.

Positions during pregnancy

The goal is to prevent excessive pressure on the belly and to restrict penetration as required by the particular male partner.

Some of the positions below are popular positions for sex during pregnancy.

Less common positions

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T-square position

These positions are more innovative, and perhaps not as widely known or practiced as the ones listed above.

  • Cross – the receiving partner is on bottom. The penetrating partner lies on top perpendicularly to them.[citation needed]
  • NASCAR – a variant on the "cross" position. The receiving partner sits on a bed. The penetrating partner lays on side, perpendicularly to them.[citation needed]
  • Head to toe – the penetrating partner lies on their back, legs spread. The receiving partner on their back on top of the penetrator, legs spread, with both facing different directions.[citation needed]
  • K – the penetrator and the receiver lie on their backs, heads pointed away from one another. Each places one leg on other's shoulder (using it for bracing) and the other leg out somewhat to the side so that they form a capital K.[citation needed]
  • T-square position – the receiving partner lies on their back with knees up and legs apart, penetrating partner lies on their side perpendicular to receiver, with the penetrating partner's hips under the arch formed by receiver's legs.[citation needed]
  • Drilling for oil – the receiving partner lies on their shoulders with back up against a bed or couch (as though they were doing a head-stand, but on their shoulders) and folds their legs toward their head. The penetrating partner stands astride them. This position is also referred to as the "hydraulic jackhammer" or the "pile driver". As a variation on this, the receiving partner's legs may be draped over the forearms of the penetrating partner, who can then better control the thrusts.[citation needed]
  • Spread eagle piledriver – the penetrating partner sits on edge of bed, chair or couch with feet spread wide on floor. The receiving partner lays on their back on the floor and drapes their legs and thighs over the legs of the penetrating partner. The penetrating partner holds the knees of the receiving partner and controls thrusts. The receiving partner can put a pillow under their head and shoulders on the floor. This is also called "the crossed-Xs", because the partners' legs form an "X".[citation needed]
  • The axe – a variation on the "spread-eagle" position. The penetrating partner holds one leg in the air and uses the other for balance. Thrusting is accomplished by moving the upper leg up and down.[citation needed]
  • The Seventh Posture of The Perfumed Garden is an unusual position not described in other classical sex manuals. The woman lies on her side. The man faces her, straddling her lower leg, and lifts her upper leg on either side of his body onto the crook of his elbow or onto his shoulder. While some references describe this position as being "for acrobats and not to be taken seriously,"[3] others have found it very comfortable, especially during pregnancy.

Anal-specific positions

Most penetrative sex positions (see above) can be adapted anally, especially those that involve entry from behind. Other sexual practices involving the vagina, such as fingering, can also be adapted anally. However, some positions are not directly adaptable because of the different angles required for anal and vaginal entry. Here are listed positions which work well for anal sex. The penetrator can either be a man or a woman with a strap-on.

  • Doggy style – see above. This position maximizes the depth of penetration, which may be desirable by either or both partners, but can pose the risk of pushing against the sigmoid colon. If the receiving partner is male, this increases the chances of stimulating the prostate. This position allows for vigorous thrusting. A variation is the leapfrog position, in which the receiving partner angles their torso downward. The receiving partner may also lie flat and face down, with the penetrating partner straddling their thighs.
  • Missionary anal – the receiving partner lies on their back. In order to achieve optimal alignment, the receiving partner's legs should be in the air with the knees drawn towards their chest. Some sort of support (such as a pillow) under the receiving partner's hips can also be useful. The penetrating partner positions themself between the receiving partner's legs. This position is often cited as good for beginners, because it allows them to relax more fully than is usual in the "doggy" position.
  • Spooning – the partners lie on their sides facing the same direction. This allows the receiving partner to greatly control initial entry and the depth, speed and force of subsequent thrusting.
  • Cowboy/cowgirl or reverse cowboy/cowgirl – see above. This is sometimes cited as a good beginning position, as it allows the receptive partner more control over the depth, rhythm and speed of penetration. More specifically, the receptive partner can slowly push their anus down on the penetrator, allowing time for their muscles to relax before they decide to start riding up and down.
  • Pick-up – done on bed for greater intimacy, but can also be done standing up. With the receiving partner on their back and the penetrating partner on their knees, the penetrating partner puts the receiving partner's legs on top of his shoulders. The penetrating partner then wraps their arms underneath the receiving partner, lifts the receiving partner off the bed while leaning back for balance. The receiving partner wraps one arm around the penetrating partner's shoulders. The penetrating partner is supporting almost the entire weight of the receiving partner's body, and moves their body up and down.[citation needed]
  • Lean back and let him ride – the penetrating partner lies down on their back and puts arms their arms behind them. The receiving partner then squats/lowers themself onto the penetrating partner. The receiving partner (the rider) then lies down on top of the penetrator and bends their knees, placing their feet on each side of the penetrating partner's waist. The rider then uses their legs to buck up and down.[citation needed]
  • Cowboy and horse – the receiving partner (the horse) gets down on their hands and feet and raises their buttocks while keeping their knees bent. The penetrating partner (the cowboy) penetrates the receiving partner and then leans chest down over their back. The penetrating partner wraps their arms and legs around the receiving partner. The receiving partner then straightens their knees, lifting the penetrating partner off of the ground. In this way the receiving partner is completely holding up the weight of the penetrating partner and can buck around like a horse.[citation needed]
  • Cradle – the penetrating partner sits and the receiving partner sits horizontally in the lap of the penetrating partner. The penetrating partner wraps one arm around the shoulders of the receiving partner and the other arm under their knees, and picks up receiving partner to craddle them. The penetrating partner rocks the receiving partner back and forth or up and down.[citation needed]
  • The dancing dolphin – done in a spa or swimming pool. The penetrating partner seats themself on spa/pool step. The receiving partner sits themself onto the the penetrating partner. The receiving partner then swivels in the water while remaining penetrated. The couple then slides off the step and treads water.[citation needed]

Positions involving other body parts

  • Intercrural intercourse or interfemoral sex – with the penis between the partner's thighs, perhaps rubbing the vulva, scrotum or perineum.
  • Mammary intercourse (otherwise tittyfuck, bombay roll, Russian style, Cincinnati Bowtie, or Spanish sex) – with the penis between the breasts.[citation needed]
  • Axillary intercourse – with the penis in the armpit, since the receiving person has two armpits they can accept two partners simultaneously.
  • Nasal sex – using the nose as a penetrating object.

Non-penetrative genital-genital positions

Male-male genital sex

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A possible front position.

A variety of sexual positions are possible for penile-penile frottage, or Frot, including reclining, sitting, kneeling, and standing.

In King of Clubs position both partners recline on their backs, one partner's legs over the other, somewhat similar to double Y in women.[4] [citation needed]

While facing his partner in close proximity a man can masturbate his and his partner's penises simultaneously with one hand. He can also masturbate their penises with the foreskin of one penis over the glans of the other in a position called docking.[5] Circumcised men can also use a sex toy called a "docking sleeve," a tube-shaped device made of silicon, rubber or Cyberskin which takes the place of the foreskin.

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Tribadism - scissoring position

Female-female genital sex

Tribadism is female-female genital sex; also called tribbing, scissoring, donut bumping, bumping squids, etc. Two female partners rub their vulvas together until orgasm. Tribadism done with both partners lying on their backs, genitals facing each other, is known as scissors, clam bumping, taco bumping or double Y. It can also be done with one partner on her back and the other in a kneeling position with one leg between the other's legs and the other outside; this usually requires one of the legs of the lying-down partner to be held up - preferably on the shoulder of the kneeling partner.

Oral sex positions

Oral sex involves contact between the genitals and/or anus of one person (the passive partner) and the mouth of another (the active partner).

Fellatio

Fellatio is oral sex involving a man's genitals. Possible positions include:

  • Face missionary or missionary face intercourse – while the active partner lies on their back, the man assumes the missionary position but adjusted forward so as to insert his penis in his partner's mouth, usually to achieve deep throat penetration. Partner's head may or may not be rested on a pillow.[citation needed]
  • The glory hole – the man inserts his penis into a hole in the wall or fence while someone (usually a complete stranger unseen by him) gives him fellatio from the other side of the wall. Glory holes have been featured in the movies Porky's, The Sweetest Thing and Scary Movie.
  • Head back or upsidedown face – the man stands or crouches at the edge of the bed, facing the bed. The active partner lies on the bed with their head hanging over the edge of the bed backward. The man inserts his penis into his partner's mouth, usually to achieve deep throat penetration.[citation needed]
  • Hanging for head – the man hangs from a bar by his hands while his partner performs fellatio on him. The idea here is that while the pain in the hanging man's arms intensifies, so does his general pleasure and orgasm.[citation needed]
  • "On your back, Jack" or lying down for a blow – the man lies on his back while his partner kneels between his (spread) legs or off to his side to perform fellatio on him.[citation needed]
  • "On your knees (please)" or "kneel before the man" – the man stands while his partner kneels before him.[citation needed]
  • Sitting down to eat – the man stands in front of and facing his partner while his partner sits (in a chair or on the edge of a bed, etc.) and bends forward.[citation needed]
  • Standard face – same as "kneeling before the man" above, with the addition that the man places one or both of his hands behind his partner's head to brace it while he copulates into his partner's mouth, usually to achieve deep throat penetration.[citation needed]
  • Back handspring meets fellatio – man and partner stand facing in same direction with the active partner in front of the man. The active partner bends backwards until mouth meets the man's penis. For balance and leverage the active partner wraps their arms around the man and holds the cheeks of his buttocks.[citation needed]

Cunnilingus

Cunnilingus is oral sex involving a woman's genitals. The most common position for a woman to receive oral sex is lying on her back as in the missionary position. Other options include:

  • From behind – the active partner sits. The woman stands facing away and bends at the hips.
  • Woman on top – the active partner lies on their back while the woman kneels with her legs at their sides and her genitals on their mouth. Humorously popularised in the Monty Python song "Sit On My Face" (1980).

Anal-oral sex

Positions for anal-oral sex, often known as "rimming", are often variants on those for genital-oral sex. Specific oral-anal positions include:

  • From behind – the passive partner is on all fours.
  • Legs up – the passive parner is in the missionary position with their legs up.

Simultaneous oral sex

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Females in the 69 position
  • 69 – simultaneous oral sex; also called "Congress of the Crow" in the Kama Sutra. Each partner may be male or female, lying side-by-side or one on top of the other.
  • Belly-to-belly piledriver – belly-to-belly, one standing partner holds other partner upside down, with other partner's face at partner's genitals to perform oral sex; holding partner can also perform oral sex. Also called 21 or standing 69.[citation needed]

Other positions

Non-penetrative

  • Frottage – rubbing one's genitals on one's partner. This is commonly done against the buttocks or their genitals.
  • Dry humping – frottage while clothed. This act is common, although not essential, in the raunchy dance style known as "grinding".
  • Humping – thrusting one's genitals against the surface of non-sexual objects, clothed or unclothed.
  • Handjob – grasping the penis and moving the hands up and down along its length.
  • Footjob – using the feet to stimulate the penis.
  • Clitoral rubbing – rubbing the clitoris with one's hands, also called "petting the pussy".

Penetrative

  • Fingering – insertion of fingers into the anus or vagina. Fingering is generally done by the middle and/or index finger.
  • Shocker – this fingering position is done by making the ring finger and thumb touch each other, and extending the unused fingers, keeping the first and second fingers together. The index and middle finger are inserted in the vagina, and the pinky in the anus. A variation on this is to also insert the ring finger into the anus.
  • Female shocker – this is done by making a shape with the hands as though one were holding a red wine glass. The thumb is inserted into the anus and the other fingers are used to stimulate the scrotum.
  • Fisting – a technique where the entire hand is inserted into the vagina or anus, usually by the use of large amounts of lubricant, and relaxation. The hand is not actually made into a fist, but the thumb is placed between the middle and ring fingers, hence the alternate name "duck-billing".
  • Using vibrators/dildos – use of an inanimate objects to penetrate a vagina or anus.

Use of special apparatus

Most sex acts are typically performed on a bed or other platform. As the range of supports available increases, the range of positions that are possible increases (for example, see the sitting and standing positions above).

Various forms of erotic furniture and other apparatus such as fisting slings and trapezes have been used to facilitate even more exotic sexual positions.

Group sex

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Oral threesome with one male and two females
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Threesome with two males and one female

Various assemblages of people may participate in group sex. While group sex does not imply that all participants must be in sexual contact with all others simultaneously, some positions are only possible with three or more people.

  • Both flavours – a third person performs oral sex on either of the other two partners, one male and one female, while they engage in vaginal intercourse.[citation needed]
  • Circle jerk – a group of males masturbating one another in turn.
  • Daisy chain – a group of men, women, or both, each performing oral sex on the next; also a group of men simultaneously penetrating and being penetrated by each other anally in a chain formation.
  • Mongolian ladder – three or more individuals performing oral copulation balanced upon each others' shoulders. The person standing on the ground forms the base of the ladder, the second participant sits on the shoulders of the first permitting oral genital contact, and so on. The maximum height of the ladder is determined by the strength of the participants.[citation needed]
  • Elephant walk – a group of men form a circle where each with one hand holds the penis of the man behind him and with the other hand inserts his thumb into the anus of the man in front of him.[citation needed]
  • Gang bang – a woman or man has sexual intercourse with a large group of men. If it is a man who has sex with a large group of women, it is known as a reverse gang bang.
  • Isosceles lock – in which three women and/or men perform oral sex in a triangular configuration.[citation needed]
  • Lucky Pierre – a man has vaginal sex with a woman, while himself being anally penetrated by another man. The term can also be used for similar activities in which all the participants are male.[citation needed]
  • Mantrain – a group of males in a line, coupled to each other like train cars through anal penetration. This sometimes forms a full circle, and sometimes there's a woman at the front of the chain. It can also include multiple women if they use strap-on dildos.[citation needed]
  • Double-mantrain – two mantrains that connect in the middle with a woman who is being doubly penetrated (see below).[citation needed]
  • Napoleon's hat – a man vaginally penetrates one woman while orally performing upon a second woman. The two women engage in sexplay from the waist up.[citation needed]
  • The Q Position – a male having vaginal sex with a woman and both of them are giving oral sex to a 3rd person who is either male or female.
  • Sandwich – three partners lying or standing in parallel, with one between the other two. May specifically refer to the double penetration of a woman, with one penis in her anus, and the other in her vagina.[citation needed]


Multiple penetrations

Penetration may be accomplished by fingers, toes, sex toys (especially women wearing strap-on dildos), or – most commonly – penises.

Woman receiving a double penetration from two men – one with his penis in her vagina and the other penetrating her anus.
  • Double penetration – simultaneous penetration of two orifices of one person by two other people. The two orifices may be the anus and vagina, anus and mouth, or mouth and vagina. In the case of simultaneous anal and vaginal penetration it is sometimes called a "sandwich" or a "round robin".[citation needed]
  • Double anal penetration – simultaneous penetration of the anus by two penises or other objects.[citation needed]
  • Double vaginal penetration – simultaneous penetration of the vagina by two penises or other objects.[citation needed]
  • Triple penetration – two penises penetrate the vagina and one in the anus or two penises in the anus and one in the vagina. While possible, this position is very difficult. [citation needed]
  • Double vaginal double anal penetration (DVDA) – simultaneous penetration of the vagina and anus of a single woman by two penises each. The term gained popularity after its inclusion in the movie Orgazmo by South Park co-creator Trey Parker, and is also the name of Parker's and Matt Stone's band. There is no evidence that DVDA has ever occurred, and it is likely physically impossible to achieve with humans (although it is possible to achieve through the use of sex toys).
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Threesome with three females
  • Shocker – see above.
  • Spit roast (or rotisserie) – simultaneous penetration of one person in the mouth at the same time as they are being penetrated in the vagina or anus. sometimes called a wobbly H or (Chinese) finger cuffs, since the person in the middle is stuck between. A variation on this is when the two penetrating participants high-five, yielding a configuration called variously the "Eiffel Tower", "wobbly A", "Harbour Bridge", or "train". (The character Alyssa Jones in Chasing Amy acquired the nickname "finger-cuffs" after participating in this act.)
  • The tri-roast – simultaneous penetration of a woman's vagina, anus and mouth. Sometimes called a "Tupperware party", "The 3 hole challenge" or "The airtight".[citation needed]

Other sources of sex positions

In the Indian Kama Sutra and Arabic Perfumed Garden, the act and manner of sex was an art-form. In the Khajuraho statues, it has religious meaning. The Joy of Sex was one of the first widely accepted modern sex manuals to describe sexual positions. In the Kama Sutra, sixty-four sex positions are explained as arts. These may be considered yoga positions for a couple. Tantric yoga, as applied to couples, is sometimes called the yoga of union and is the supposed spiritual context for these positions.

See also

References

  1. ^ Westheimer, Ruth K., Sex for Dummies, ISBN 076455302X
  2. ^ a b c The Perfumed Garden, full text available at Internet Sacred Text Archive
  3. ^ Hooper, Anne. Anne Hooper's Kama Sutra, ISBN 1564586499
  4. ^ Brooklyn Jack's blog
  5. ^ Circumstitions.com - A glossary of the (intact) penis

Further reading

  • Hooper, Anne J., "Sexopedia". DK Publishing; 1st American ed., 1 December 2002 ISBN 0-7894-8958-9, 272 pages
  • Hooper, Anne J., "Anne Hooper's Kama Sutra". DK Publishing. 1st ed., January 1 1998. ISBN 1-56458-649-9, 160 pages
  • McMeel, Andrews and Lisa Sussman. "Sex Positions". October, 28 2002 ISBN 1-84222-266-X
  • Bodansky, Steve and Vera Bodansky "The Illustrated Guide to Extended Massive Orgasm". Hunter House. 1st ed., June 2002. ISBN 0-89793-362-1, 235 pages
  • Kemper, Alfred M. "Love Couches Design Criteria", 1972, Los Angeles. Library of Congress #75-36170. 101 pages. Design criteria for assistive furniture, with sections on accommodation of disabled persons.
  • "Position of the Day Playbook, Sex Every Day in Every Way From Nerve.com". Nerve.com/Chronicle Books. 2005. ISBN 0-8118-4701-2, About 370 pages.