Another category of lovemaking is the standing positions. One major advantage of these positions is that both parties are supporting their own weight (for the most part, anyway), which can be a big help for couples where one partner is larger/heavier than the other — or in cases where one partner has a medical condition or injury that prevents him from being able to support his partner's weight.

Standing Face-to-Face

Many couples are not very fond of having sex while standing face-to-face. For one thing, this can be difficult or virtually impossible for couples with a big height difference. Since the woman is standing up straight (as opposed to bending over, as she would with the rear-entry version), penetration can be a challenge, especially if the man is taller than her. It sometimes helps if the woman lifts one of her legs up, or if the man can lift her up slightly.

Standing Rear Entry

The standing rear-entry is a position many couples enjoy, although it can be a bit tricky, especially if there is a considerable height difference. This may require the couple to employ a little creativity, perhaps by having the woman stand on top of a sturdy object — or, if the woman is light enough, the man may even be able to lift her up and hold her in the proper spot.

Figure 10-3: Standing rear-entry position