Coital Alignment Technique (CAT Position): Benefits & How to Do It

Have you been searching for new and exciting ways to make your woman orgasm? Look no further!

The Coital Alignment Technique is a sensational sex position that centers around intimacy, physical pleasure, and emotional connection.

Follow along as we explain everything you need to know about CAT, exploring the science, the steps, and the numerous benefits it offers couples looking to enrich their love lives.

What's the Coital Alignment Technique All About?

The Coital Alignment Technique enhances male-female sexual compatibility by encouraging increased physical intimacy with the added pleasures of clitoral stimulation during sex!

The Coital Alignment Technique, or CAT for short, is a sexual position where the penetrating partner is using their body to grind into the vulva-owner's clitoris during intercourse to heighten orgasmic pleasure.

Two features make CAT stand out from your everyday sex positions:

1. Combined elements of the missionary position where one partner lies on top of the other
2. Increased genital-focused pressure with coordinated sexual movement

This position enhances male-female sexual compatibility by encouraging increased physical intimacy with the added pleasures of clitoral stimulation during sex!

The Science Behind Coital Alignment

Neuroscientist and certified sex therapist Dr. Nan Wise explains that coital alignment magnifies the sensation of regular missionary sex by stimulating the woman's internal clitoris along with female prostate/Skene's gland.

This is why the CAT sex position is especially important, as the focus moves away from thrusting and towards grinding, offering a way to stimulate the external aspects of the clitoris during penetrative sex.

According to research, this basic physiological alignment offers direct pressure along with rocking and grinding that can trigger a female orgasmic response in a matter of minutes! The CAT is also shown to promote more blood flow to the clitoris, leading to greater orgasmic pleasure for vulva owners.

Benefits of Performing the CAT

The clitoris is packed with thousands of nerve endings capable of inducing a full-body surge of erotic pleasure, better known as the female orgasm.

There are plenty of benefits that sex can bring couples– from emotional connection to intimate satisfaction.

That being said, there are certain benefits that the CAT can bring to help transform your and your partner's sexual experiences.

Clitoris-Focused Pleasure

Did you know that approximately 90% of women report having an orgasm from some form of sexual stimulation? However, only 18.4% of women report finishing from penetration alone!

Compared to nearly 100% of men who report having an orgasm from sexual intercourse, these statistics highlight the very apparent gender disparity known as the orgasm gap.

Thank goodness for the clitoris!

The female clitoris is the most sensitive erogenous zone. The clitoris is packed with thousands of nerve endings capable of inducing a full-body surge of erotic pleasure, better known as the female orgasm.

Unlike the classic P-in-V sex, coital alignment focuses on consistent and effective stimulation of the clitoris during penetration.

Keeping the movement slow and sensual and using her body language as a cue is the best way to help her achieve a mind-blowing female coital orgasm!

A Solution for Sexual Dysfunction

Traditional sexual issues that both men and women experience are shown to be linked to ineffective intercourse techniques.

Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common sexual issue that numerous penis owners face. PE is characterized by having rapid ejaculation within 1 minute or less.

Using a controlled rhythm that promotes slower, more deliberate sexual intercourse, the CAT can help lower the intensity of stimulation that often triggers PE.

Additionally, having the shared responsibility of intercourse (rather than one person penetrating) can relieve pressure and improve ejaculatory control.

Female Coital Anorgasmia

Female coital anorgasmia is a joint female sexual dysfunction that's characterized by a delayed, infrequent, or absent orgasm during sexual activity.

The CAT helps overcome low orgasmic rates in women by optimizing penetrative pace with clitoral pressure.

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Another problem couples experience during intercourse is hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which refers to having a lack of sexual desire or arousal.

When classic penile-vaginal intercourse is not doing the trick, please leave it to the CAT to help couples overcome libido issues. The CAT encourages couples to discover more passion in their sexual experiences.

Heightened Physical and Emotional Intimacy

When it comes to sex, there is something about face-to-face contact that can heighten physical and emotional intimacy.

Similar to the missionary position, couples can focus on getting close to one another while sliding their bits against each other to boost pleasure. This experience is greater than penetrative sex as it allows for more eye contact, kissing, and total body connection, pulling each other deeper into the moment.

Step-by-Step Guide to CAT

The penetrating partner will have their legs extended in between the receiving partner's legs before inserting their penis slowly, shifting their weight up slightly until the pelvises align.

Whether you're new to sex or have been at it for a couple of decades, it's never too early or late for a bit of sex education!

Here's how to master the Coital Alignment Technique.

With any sex position, it's best to prepare the mind and body for the main event.

Take some time to build arousal by engaging in a bit of foreplay, have your bedside lube on hand, or consider any other toys you may want to use to elevate your sexual experience.

Get into the missionary position with the vulva-owner lying on their back and the penetrating partner on top. The penetrating partner will lower their arms, resting on their forearms above the bottom partner's shoulders. This will allow for optimal chest-to-chest contact.

The penetrating partner will have their legs extended in between the receiving partner's legs before inserting their penis slowly, shifting their weight up slightly until the pelvises align.

Once you've assumed coital alignment, the penetrating partner can begin the 'grinding motion'. Penetration should be shallow and in a vertical direction, creating more of a rocking movement rather than a thrusting motion.

The vulva-owner can grind their hips up in rhythm with their partner to create pleasurable friction for optimal clitoral stimulation.

Once you and your partner create a coordinated pattern of sexual movement, keep it going. The vulva owner will be leading the upward strokes as the penis owner provides a slight downward counter pressure.

Dial this up a notch by combining the coital alignment technique with eye contact, dirty talk, neck kissing, or a spicy makeout – anything to drive you both to coital orgasm!

You can modify this position slightly by flipping it over. The reverse coital alignment technique puts the vulva owner on top of the penetrating partner with the same motion as before.

This variation allows for the vulva owner to be in more control over the rhythm, using her body to directly stimulate the clitoris.

FAQs

What's the Coital Alignment Technique?

The coital alignment technique is a sex position similar to missionary, only with less thrusting and more grinding to maximize clitoral stimulation.

Why does it feel so good for a woman?

The coital alignment technique creates direct genital pressure using a rocking and grinding motion that stimulates the clitoris and allows for greater pleasure for a woman.

Can anyone try this position?

Absolutely!

The coital alignment technique is a simple and satisfying sex position that is easy to get into and requires very little hip motion movement compared to your average heavy-thrusting position, like doggy style.

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