In standing sex positions, the partners have sex with one or both standing. Either partner can provide penetrative thrust by bending the back and legs.Care must be taken in standing positions as if weight is taken on the penis, it can be permanently damaged. In the basic standing position, both partners stand facing each other and engage in vaginal sex. In order to match heights, the shorter partner can, for instance, stand on a stair or wear high heels. It may be easier to maintain solid thrusts if the woman has her back to a wall. With such a support, the Kama Sutra calls this position the suspended congress. Alternatively, the receiving partner can face away from the penetrating partner which allows for vaginal sex. This position is varied by having the receiving partner assume different semi-standing positions. For instance, they may bend at the waist, resting their hands or elbows on a table. Or they may put both hands and one foot on the floor and let the penetrating partner hold the remaining leg. In this position, the penetrating partner stands. The receiving partner wraps their arms around his neck, and their legs around his waist, thereby exposing either the vagina [ - ]

In standing sex positions, the partners have sex with one or both standing. Either partner can... [ + ]