Coital alignment technique

Coital Alignment Technique (CAT) is a sexual intercourse method that emphasizes body alignment and pelvic movement to enhance sexual stimulation and potentially increase the likelihood of orgasm in both partners. This technique is often recommended for couples seeking to improve their sexual intimacy and mutual satisfaction. The method modifies the traditional missionary position to allow for greater clitoral stimulation, which is a key factor in achieving orgasm for many women.

Overview

The Coital Alignment Technique was developed with the aim of maximizing sexual pleasure and facilitating orgasms in heterosexual couples during vaginal intercourse. By adjusting the way partners align their bodies and move together, CAT can enhance clitoral stimulation without the need for manual stimulation. This technique involves the penetrating partner positioning themselves higher up on the receiving partner's body than in the traditional missionary position, allowing for a different angle of penetration.

Technique

To perform the Coital Alignment Technique:

1. The receiving partner lies on their back with their legs spread.
2. The penetrating partner positions themselves on top, but instead of aligning chest to chest as in traditional missionary, they shift their body up slightly so that the base of the penis is in alignment with the clitoris.
3. The penetrating partner then engages in a grinding or rocking motion rather than the typical thrusting. This motion allows for continuous clitoral stimulation.
4. Both partners can adjust their pelvic movements to find the angle and pressure that offer the greatest pleasure.

Benefits

The Coital Alignment Technique is praised for its potential to:

• Enhance clitoral stimulation, making it easier for many women to achieve orgasm during intercourse.
• Promote intimacy and emotional connection by maintaining face-to-face contact and enabling both partners to move together rhythmically.
• Allow both partners to have more control over the pace, depth, and angle of penetration, potentially leading to increased satisfaction.

Considerations

While the Coital Alignment Technique can be beneficial for many couples, it may not be suitable for everyone. Factors such as body size, flexibility, and personal preferences can affect the effectiveness and comfort of this technique. Couples may need to experiment with variations of the CAT or incorporate additional forms of stimulation to achieve maximum pleasure.

See Also

• Sexual intercourse
• Human sexuality
• Orgasm
• Missionary position