missionary position

English
A painting of a couple in the missionary position

Etymology

Supposed to have been originated by natives of the Trobriand Islands (who considered it improper), popularized by Alfred Kinsey.

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Noun

missionary position (plural missionary positions)

  1. A position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.
    Synonym: (slang) mish

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