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The Aurora boreal

In the Odyssey, when Homer described, "the rose-fingered dawn," was he thinking about the sensuality that emanates from a woman emerging from sleep?

The Aurora boreal
© Jupiter

Early morning is a good time to make love; the man's penis is almost always erect; and it's very romantic. But, to perform the "Aurora Boreal," it's best to be fully conscious, as well as strong and supple.

As with all acrobatic postures, be sure to kiss, caress and stimulate the clitoris before intercourse and to lubricate the vulva and penis. Don't be content just to experiment with sexual positions; experiment with foreplay as well. New positions aren't just about athletic prowess; they're about rediscovering your lover's body.

To perform the aurora boreal, the woman lies on the ground, on her back, her hands either side of her head with her palms face down. She raises her elbows, lifting her pelvis and her shoulders, her chest arched and her head thrown back. Her feet remain on the ground as well as her hands and possibly her head. The women won't necessarily be able to remain in this arched position for very long. Her abdominal muscles and buttocks are tensed and her stomach flattened. Her perineum* contracts within her pelvis, in anticipation of the intense sensations to follow. The man will certainly be aroused by this sculptural tableau. He kneels on cushions in front of his partner; he may prefer to stroke or lick her vulva or clitoris before penetration. Then, holding the woman's hips, he slides his penis inside her.

While the woman needs to maintain her balance, the posture is easy for the man who steadily thrusts in and out. In this position, the woman has to be passive. The muscular contractions of the woman's perineum make her vagina tighter than usual (which is why it's important to lubricate the penis before penetration) so the thrusts of the man's penis are a source of intense pleasure.

Normally, both the man and women achieve orgasm quickly; however, if intercourse is prolonged and the woman starts to tire, the man can place her pelvis gently on the floor, continuing in a position that gives her greater freedom.

* Perineum: this is the circular muscle which forms the floor of the lesser pelvis and which extends from the anus to the genitals.

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