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The spoon position (also spoons position, spooning) is a popular sexual position.
In the spoon position, the man lies on his side, with his knees bent while the woman lies on her side, with her back pressed
against his front, her legs slightly parted, her hips tilted to one side, and her knees bent. They line up to align his penis with her vagina, and his penis is then guided
into her vagina from the rear. It is also possible to use this position for anal
sex rather than straight
sex.
The spoon position is popular as it has no power gradient; both partners feel very equal, which may not be the case in a
male dominant or female
dominant sexual position. The position also allows for a great deal of physical intimacy, as the full-body contact allows both partners to cuddle and caress one another. The
man can provide the woman with clitoral stimulation by hand while engaging in sex
in this position (or, in the case of anal sex in this position, the penetrating partner can masturbate the penetrated partner). Low-intensity sex can go on for a long time in this position. However, the
lower intensity from this position may not be desired by both parties; furthermore, penetration is quite shallow, and clitoral
pressure is not very intense without manual manipulation. In addition, there is little visual stimulation for either party, as
they are not facing one another and cannot see each other's bodies clearly.
It is also possible, and popular, to use this position (sans penetration) simply for cuddling, as it provides a lot
of close contact and shared body heat. The term "spooning" usually refers to this activity.
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