The CATSex Position
Alignment focus on grinding.
The CAT (Coital Alignment Technique) is a well-known variation of missionary in which the partner on top shifts forward and up so the pelvises line up and press together. Instead of thrusting, the movement is a slow rocking or grinding motion, which many people find gentler and more consistent.
📋 How to do it
- 1Begin in a missionary position, with the partner on the bottom lying on their back and legs relaxed.
- 2The partner on top slides a few inches forward so their hips sit higher, lining the pelvises up.
- 3Rest your weight on your forearms and keep your bodies in close contact.
- 4Move in a slow rocking motion, using small shifts, and let the bottom partner match the rhythm.
✨ Tips for comfort & connection
Small adjustments matter: try different amounts of forward shift and rock in time together instead of moving separately. A pillow under the bottom partner's hips can change the angle. It suits slow, close, low-impact sessions.
⚠️ Safety & comfort
Keep your weight supported so the partner below can breathe easily, and adjust if your wrists or lower back feel strained.
💡 Tips
Rhythmic motion.
✅ Benefits
Maximizes clitoral stimulation through grinding motion. Keeps partners extremely close during intercourse. Great for building arousal slowly.
🔄 Variations
The top partner can rock forward and backward rather than up-down. Try slow circular motions for intense stimulation.
🎯 Best For
Partners where clitoral stimulation is key to orgasm. Great for those who find standard penetration insufficient alone.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What makes the CAT different from missionary?
The top partner sits higher and rocks instead of thrusting, so the pelvises stay in steady contact.
Is the CAT hard to learn?
It takes a bit of practice to find the alignment, but it needs little strength or flexibility.