Many couples find this a very exciting sex position, and it's one that's more likely than most to allow a woman to orgasm through vaginal intercourse alone. In addition, this position can be very empowering for women, allowing a new sense of  excitement, control and power during the act of sex. It gets away from the idea that the woman is the submissive partner in lovemaking, or that lovemaking is something that a man "does" to a woman.

The woman can control the speed and depth of lovemaking, and get a sense of dominance over her male partner. For men it can be exciting to see their partners' breasts or buttocks (depending on how the technique is done), and it certainly changes the traditional expectation that a man is responsible for initiating and guiding the couple during sex, and that the woman is almost passively receiving his  vaginal thrusting. This can be a good experience for a man who's secure enough in himself not to feel threatened by the role reversal.

The woman on top position described - basic woman on top

The man lies on his back while his female partner straddles him. His movement is limited by her weight, and she can control the depth of thrusting. Both partners can stroke or fondle her breasts, clitoris, back and buttocks, and she can caress his chest, arms and testicles. The woman can move her hips in either a thrusting or a rocking motion, and she may control the degree of stimulation she offers the man by limiting the extent to which she moves up and down on his penis shaft. All in all, a very exciting position, with a lot of possibilities.

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