a common sexual position for vaginal sex, with the woman lying on her back and the man lying on top, facing her.
The traditional sexual practice of the woman lying on her back while the man penetrates her from above.
A face-to-face sexual position in which a woman lying on her back is penetrated by a man lying on top of her.
Position for vaginal intercourse where the woman lies on her back with the man on top facing her.
The sexual position in which the man is on top of the woman.
"traditional" sexual position – the woman on her back with her legs spread and the man mounts her with his arms supporting his weight.
For the book by Christopher Hitchens, see The Missionary Position (book).