{"id":15746,"date":"2016-08-12T17:56:31","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T09:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=15746"},"modified":"2026-03-14T05:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T04:41:50","slug":"lelo-sex-position-of-the-week-modified-coital-alignment-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/lelo-sex-position-of-the-week-modified-coital-alignment-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"LELO Sex Position of the Week: Modified Coital Alignment Technique"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Position Difficulty:<\/strong> 1.5\/5<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You may have already heard about the coital alignment technique (or CAT) position, which is a modification of missionary that offers hands-free clitoral stimulation during sex, which is what many people <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/orgasms-101-understanding-climax\/\">require to achieve orgasm<\/a> (as opposed to penetration alone).This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/top-4-slow-sex-positions-intimate-sex\/\">slow, intimate sex position<\/a> can turn missionary into something amazing, which is why we like it so much, but traditional CAT can sometimes be a bit tough for first-timers as the motion used is completely different.<\/p>\n<p>To begin the modified Coital Alignment Technique, start in missionary position with the receiving partner\u2019s legs between those of the thrusting partner.\u00a0 The thrusting partner should enter and place themselves quite high above the chest of their partner so their pelvises are aligned. \u00a0From there, the receiving partner will lay their legs flat between their partner\u2019s and bring them together. The thrusting partner will then shift their weight forward and back along their partner\u2019s body, keeping their hips close to their partner\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For all the reasons that this position can be very sensual\u2015it\u2019s slow and very intimate\u2015it can also make it unsuitable for certain situations or moods. (We like to think there\u2019s no such thing as a \u201cbad\u201d sex position, just ones that are perfect for different time, places and bodies!)<\/p>\n<p>If the thrusting partner has diminished strength in their arms, they might find this position tiring (though wrapping them under and behind the shoulders of the receiving partner can lend support). If the partner on top finds that they often have issues with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/premature-ejaculation-womans-view\/\">orgasming prematurely<\/a>, the pressure of thrusting between their partner\u2019s tightly closed legs might prove over-stimulating, despite the slow pace.<\/p>\n<p>As well, this position is a definite no go if your air conditioner is broken, because it will make sure things get steamy in more ways than one!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Enjoy 15% off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LELO.com<\/a> with code <span style=\"color: #800080;\">VOLONTE15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Position Difficulty: 1.5\/5 Pros You may have already heard about the coital alignment technique (or CAT) position, which is a modification of missionary that offers hands-free clitoral stimulation during sex, which is what many people require to achieve orgasm (as opposed to penetration alone).This slow, intimate sex position can turn missionary into something amazing, which is why we like it so much, but traditional CAT can sometimes be a bit tough for first-timers as the motion used is completely different. 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