With the man lying on his back, the woman sits astride him and from there can control the pace of the lovemaking. Facing him, she could also squat on her haunches for a more powerful bouncing action, or, as shown in the photo, kneel, supporting herself with her hands. If she kneels like this she is free to lean forward and kiss his mouth. From this position it is also very easy for her to increase the intimacy of the experience by lying with her whole body along his. A variation of the Astide is for the women to face away from him, and thus increasing the depth of the penetration inside her.






