Getting into position:

This position is fundamentally the standard missionary with a twist (literally). The woman lies flat on her back with her legs open, ready to receive her lover, but instead of approaching her from the front the man lays down upon her, so that he is facing her feet (great for those with a feet fetish).

The woman will have the easiest time guiding his member into her yoni once in position. After penetration in achieved, the two lovers are instructed to move their hips together in a circular motion. The man will enjoy his partners freedom to fondle his testicles, as well as squeeze his buttocks.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate position (1 as horrible, 10 as sexual nirvana)?

This position receives a surprising 9 from both of us.

Did you have difficulty getting into the position? This position is not particularly easy to maneuver into, but nor is it all that hard. I would say that it is mostly just time consuming, getting the parts matched up and connected in all the right places.

Did you feel like a pretzel? Were you able to do the motions once in position? This position definitely feels odd, but not odd like a pretzel. Everything is backwards, including the angle his shaft will be entering her, so the typical hip thrusts will need to be altered somewhat to maintain good penetration.

Any recommendations on getting either in or out of this position: I highly advise the guy to lay across his partner and let her take care of the rest. When it comes to guiding his member home, she will have the easiest access, best positioning, and clearest view.

How long did you last in the position? 25 minutes.

Enjoyment once you were in position (for the woman): Despite her poor attitude going into this position, she came (quite literally) out as a believer to its pleasure potential. She enjoyed the new sensations that the different angle of penetration offered. Her g-spot was a bit out of reach, but her clitoris was well polished throughout the exercise.

Enjoyment once you were in position (for the man): The stimulation and penetration is not quite as deep and intense as other positions, but the novelty of this position certainly makes up for at least some of that. What raises this position up from a 7 to a 9 is nothing less than the gentle caress of her hands (fingers), if she will be so bold. Men who love to have their testicles, prostate, or buttocks stroked and teased, will certainly find a rather large orgasm waiting for them at the end of this trick!

Short Answers:

Was the position comfortable? Were you able to relax?

Man: This is one of those rare times in Kama Sutra, where a position is actually comfortable, relaxing, and pleasurable all at the same time. About the only other position I can think of that would be considered just as pleasurably lazy is your general variations of oral sex.

Woman: She was very comfortable throughout this position.

Would you consider this to be an intimate position (Why or why not)? Yes and no. The pleasure factor will certainly lead to some intense feelings, but your visual communication with each other will be limited to either the ceiling or the floor. While the view may not be too conducive to intimacy, it can certainly get a lot worse. I would not recommend falling asleep right after this position. For the man the morning after might not be too bad, but for her, it would certainly bring new meaning to the crack of dawn.

Are you achy or sore after the fact?

Man: No.

Woman: No…

What did the position feel like (both mentally and physically) in 50 words or less? Mentally: This position feels a little vulnerable for the man, although that can also be part of it charm. Physically: The orgasm is one of the most intense I have ever felt. It comes up hard and fast, with very little warning, but as long as she has had one of her own, let er' rip!

Did she reach orgasm? …Yes, one medium and one rather large!

Did he reach orgasm? …Oh yeah. Darn near had a second one, but was too drained from the first!

Did it take longer than usual to reach orgasm? No, it was right on schedule.

Would you do this position again (why or why not)? Yes, this is a nice change of pace from the sensations of the regular missionary grind. We will definitely visit this position every couple of months for sure. As a novelty position, you do not want to engage yourselves in it too often, otherwise it may not be such a novelty one day.

Any suggestions to make the position more pleasurable: If she is not taking advantage of playing with his goodies during the consummation of this position, he will certainly be missing out on a good portion of the fun to be had! Just make sure she knows what she is doing down there, otherwise he might be traumatized by wandering fingers for the rest of his life!

This article appears in Apr 22-28, 2009.