Coital Alignment Technique (CAT)
Also known as CATgrinding missionaryaligned missionary
The Coital Alignment Technique is a shifted-up variation of missionary that swaps thrusting for a rocking, grinding motion — designed to keep steady clitoral contact and pressure.
The gist
A small change to missionary with an outsized effect: the partner on top shifts their body upward so contact stays constant and the motion becomes a gentle rock rather than in-and-out. Many people find the steady, predictable pressure makes it one of the more reliable positions for clitoral stimulation.
Step by step
Start in missionary, then have the top partner slide their hips upward.
Trade thrusting for a slow up-and-down rocking motion.
Keep bodies pressed close so contact and pressure stay constant.
Adjust the angle in small increments until the pressure lands right.
Tips
- It can feel subtle at first — give it a few minutes to find the rhythm before judging it.
- The receiving partner can guide with their hips to fine-tune where the pressure sits.
Related
Missionary
Missionary is a front-to-front position where one partner lies on their back and the other faces them from above — prized for eye contact, closeness, and easy communication.
Cowgirl (riding)
Cowgirl is a partner-on-top position where the receiving partner sits astride and faces their partner — putting them in control of angle, depth, and pace.