Man-on-top positions, in particular the “missionary” position, where the man lies between the woman’s thighs, are probably the most widely used of all the sexual positions. They give the man almost total control over intercourse, but the woman is allowed very little freedom of movement. Man-on-top positions are particularly good for couples who are just [...]

For numerous people, the anus and its surrounding area are very sensitive sexually, and for some it is their most erogenous zone. The anal region is well supplied with nerves that follow a similar pathway to the nerves supplying the penis and vagina. Anal stimulation, therefore, gives deep feelings of sexual pleasure unobtainable in other [...]

Discovering and exploring your partner’s erogenous zones should be loving, caring and thoughtful, not simply mechanical. Every woman should try to discover as much as possible about her man’s body, and every man should experiment to find out what exactly will please his partner. Couples should learn to excite each other slowly but surely, and [...]

Sexual relationships usually progress in small steps, with each of you giving and responding to signs of encouragement. Picking up on and responding to the other’s cues correctly will minimize any risk of your social responsiveness being interpreted as sexual encouragement. It is important, too, to know exactly what you want out of a relationship. [...]

As sexual excitement increases, the shape of the vagina changes in readiness for penetration. The inner two-thirds of the vaginal barrel lengthens and distends; in highly excited women, this distension is quite marked. The cervix and uterus are pulled backwards and upwards into the pelvis, further expanding the upper end of the vagina. At the [...]