Coital Alignment Technique (CAT)
By Carnal Queen
Could the Coital Alignment Technique (CAT) put the big “O” back into the missi-O-nary position?
The missionary position is undoubtedly one of the classics. I mean, I don’t think you’re likely to find many people who haven’t tried it, right? I feel like it’s a solid starting point for sex, and it’s the position that many gravitate towards if they want to enjoy magnificent, mesmeric face-to-face fucking. You can look your lover straight in the eyes, kiss and caress, play with nipples, and just relish in that close body-to-body contact that this position offers you so beautifully. I love being able to drag my nails along CK’s back and squeeze his peachy ass as he thrusts deep inside me. It’s exquisite.
If you’re having penis-in-vagina sex (PIV) you might be finding that missionary is leaving the female partner somewhat lacking in the orgasm department. Women who need heavy clitoral stimulation to get off often find that this position just doesn’t give them what they need. I’m really lucky, I know, because I can orgasm in missionary with relative ease. Providing my hips are at the right angle, CK’s cock gives my G-Spot the contact and loving it needs to get me to orgasm, but sadly it’s just not the same for every woman. A cushion or sex pillow like the Liberator Wedge can sometimes really help; by lifting the hips upwards and changing the angle, the clit is often exposed more, which opens up the possibility of contact during thrusting. Or perhaps a part spreader like this one (review here) can assist in getting the clit seen and accessible, but what if that still isn’t enough?
During ‘normal’ PIV missionary sex, a cock will slide in and out of the vagina with ease, with the shaft only really making contact along the inner walls. At full depth, there may be some contact between the clit and the body of the man, but as clitoral orgasms are usually a heavy contact sport, it’s often not enough. Here’s where practicing CAT – also sometimes known as ‘Riding High’ – could be beneficial to you, and help you to really see stars!
In principle it’s a really simple technique which allows the clitoris to be stimulated during sex, predominantly by the top side of the penis shaft. Now, that might sound like some form of wizardry, but in actual fact all it needs is for the man to hold himself up on his arms and position himself higher up his partner than he normally would. Of course, the perfect position for you will depend on your own anatomies but generally speaking, if he gets his shoulders to align with the woman’s head, they’ll be roughly where they need to be. The cock is no longer pushing forwards in long thrusts at an upwards and back angle, but instead it’s pointing downwards and moving in a downward direction, pressing against the clit with the top of his member and his pelvic bone. In this instance, friction is your friend, baby!
It’s worth noting, CAT isn’t about driving dick as deep as possible, or for hard uncontrolled fucking. It’s much more about the head of the penis and a small amount of the shaft doing the work to stimulate and pleasure the clitoris. Because of this, some men may find that they last waaaay longer doing the CAT, which for some may be an amazing added bonus! As the man pushes down, the woman can counter his moves by pushing her hips upwards, or by moving from side to side, or even rotating around in small circles. It’s all about what feels good for her clit, and what gets her ever closer to the height of her pleasure. Pillows and wedges can also help to lay things out in the perfect alignment for CAT – in fact, there aren’t many sex positions that won’t benefit from a good cushion to be honest! You can also experiment with CAT using dildos and strap-on’s, so it’s not just for cock-wielding folk!
So, what do you think? Have you ever tried the Coital Alignment Technique, or would you consider giving it a go? Go on, add a bit of magic back to missionary!
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