Riding position

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Sexual intercourse in the riding position, in addition to an up and down movement, the female pelvis can also perform back and forth movements, "kneeling riding position"
Variation after Masters and Johnson

The riding position , riding or equestrian position is one of the most popular positions in sexual intercourse . The penetrating partner lies on his back; the penetrated partner rises over him and inserts the member into the vagina or anus in a kneeling or crouching position . The position was called “ riding ” because of the similar posture , which describes the posture of a person on the back of an animal for the purpose of moving . This position is particularly suitable when the penetrating partner is restricted in his mobility (e.g. due to injuries or physical disabilities ).

practice

In order to stimulate the intravaginal, erogenous zones through penile penetration during vaginal intercourse , on the one hand a corresponding level of sexual arousal is necessary in the woman and, on the other hand, the penetration depth or angle of the penis is important.

In the riding position, the woman has the option of changing her own body or pelvic position in relation to the erect penis to change the penetration depth or angle according to the penile conditions; she takes over or can thus take over a large part of the control over sexual intercourse. The angle between the erect and penetrating penis and the female abdomen generally has a great influence on the female orgasm . In the most common missionary position , the penis often does not sufficiently stimulate the upper vaginal wall along the urethra or with the intravaginal erogenous zones .

In the riding position, the woman actively changes the angle, so the erect penis can penetrate at a steeper angle by changing the position of her pelvis, which increases the pressure on the wall along the urethra (periurethral connective tissue). Sexual intercourse is usually caused by rhythmic up and down movements along the penis or the female genitalia up to orgasm.In addition, the woman sitting above can not only influence the friction of the vaginal cavernous bodies , but also the vulva and back by moving her pelvis back and forth Additionally stimulate the clitoris . It essentially also determines the speed of friction (to a certain extent, rhythm and tempo ). There are a multitude of choreographic possibilities. The partner can “ride” deep or flat, fast or slow, up and down, she can rock back and forth, rub her pelvis against the male pubic bone to stimulate the vulva / clitoris, she can lean backwards or forwards / bend as well as left and right. If the partner wants a fast pace, it is helpful if she puts her feet up (“crouched riding position”) instead of sitting on her lower legs (“kneeling riding position”). This gives her more strength in her legs and can comfortably support herself with her hands. The man also has access to the clitoris.

During vaginal intercourse the clitoral stimulation is usually not very intense, but it can be supported by hand or the man can increase the friction by pulling the penis against the clitoris , for example . The penetration is quite deep and the upper partner can control the depth and intensity of the penetration or use the grip of Cleopatra .

However, during anal intercourse between two men, the stimulation of the prostate is not restricted.

Benefit to both sexual partners

  • The partners have eye contact and can kiss .
  • The woman can reach the clitoris very easily with her hands.
  • The woman sitting above is in a relatively stable position and does not have to support her body with her arms, as in other positions.
  • The lower partner does not have to support his weight by holding work either. He can become active through “upward thrusts”, but he can also enjoy sexual intercourse in a relaxed manner and achieve sexual satisfaction without any significant physical exertion.
  • The lower partner can see and caress his partner's breasts or the torso of his partner .
  • The lower partner can touch his partner's buttocks . Simultaneous digital stimulation of the anus is also possible during vaginal intercourse .

Advantages and special features for women

In the riding position, the woman is in an active position and is more in control than in the missionary position, for example . In addition to sexual satisfaction, the equestrian position offers the opportunity to play and experiment with sexual dominance. Some women like to take control of the man by holding his arms. On the other hand, some men like to hold a woman's arms behind her back. In principle, there are two more essential differences in addition to the facing and the reverse riding position; the position with the lower legs or knees on top and the squatting position with feet up. This results in biomechanically different levers for the active woman . a. go hand in hand with varying degrees of physical exertion and demands on the sense of balance .

Nevertheless, this position requires a changed form of focused attention from the woman; compared to the other possible sex positions. This means the cognitive ability to focus attention on a target stimulus or stimuli over a certain period of time. The focused attention makes it possible to quickly recognize relevant stimuli. The woman uses this to concentrate on her internal vulvo-vaginal stimuli and on the external stimuli, such as her pelvic and body position, in order to achieve optimal sexual stimulation on the one hand and avoid "false thrusts" or even injuries to the penis of the sexual partner on the other to prevent.

A common problem that makes it difficult to perform the riding position is the lack of mobility (see also fascia training ) in the hip , buttocks and pelvic region, as well as the thigh muscles and the knee joint . The general main problem for movement restrictions in these areas is an increased state of tension ( muscle tone ) in the muscles located there in connection with the restricted elasticity of the structures near the joints and bones, such as fascia , tendons , ligaments .

Disadvantages and peculiarities for the man

According to the state of urological research, 50% of all penile ruptures during heterosexual intercourse occur in this position. The face-to-face position is also at high risk . Because in the riding position, almost the entire body weight of the woman presses on the penis, increasing the pressure that is exerted on the erectile tissue. If the entry angle becomes inconvenient or the penis hits the pelvic bone hard, the erectile tissue in the penis can be injured.

But the man can also move his penis back and forth in a rhythmic sequence by actively lifting and lowering his pelvis ("upward thrusts"). The two sexual partners are thus able to carry out their coital movements in a joint, coordinated manner or only individually or in alternating sequence.

variants

The reverse riding position , also called cowgirl reverse , is an overlap of this position with coitus a tergo , in which the receiving partner turns his back to the penetrating partner. In the reverse riding position, when the woman turns her buttocks towards her partner, the angle of the penis is so extraordinary that the anterior vaginal wall can be served more intensively with the vaginal erectile tissue.

In the amazon riding position , the receiving partner lies on top of the penetrating partner. The name of this position is derived from the legendary Amazons of antiquity, who are said to have ridden their horses in a stooped position and with their backs hunched and huddled against the necks of the animals.

In terms of posture, a "crouched riding position", the woman is crouching on the penis and the feet are set up to the side, can be distinguished from a "kneeling riding position", the partner kneeling on both lower legs.

  • Antique mural from Pompeii ; the woman is in the crouching position; d. H. both feet are set up, "crouched riding position"

  • Antique mural from Pompeii, "kneeling riding position"

  • Antique relief from Pompeii ( Museo archeologico nazionale di Napoli ), "crouched riding position"

  • Illustration from the Kama Sutra , "perched woman on top"

  • Amazon riding position, watercolor by Johann Nepomuk Geiger ; the woman is in a kneeling position, i.e. H. both lower legs are lying on top, "kneeling riding position"

  • Reverse riding position, by Mihály Zichy

  • Pietro Aretino (1892) riding position facing on both sides

  • Pietro Aretino (1892), reverse riding position

Web links

Commons : equestrian position  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

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