The technique of coital alignment and its relation to female orgasmic response and simultaneous orgasm

Abstract

To enhance male-female sexual compatibility, principles of physical alignment were formulated to make clitoral contact possible in coitus. The Coital Alignment technique combines (a) the "riding high" variation of the "missionary" coital posture, with (b) genitally focused pressure-counterpressure stimulus applied in the coordination of sexual movement. It was hypothesized that the Alignment technique would correlate with high frequency of female orgasm and partner simultaneity. A questionnaire was given to a group of males and females (n = 43) who had learned the Alignment technique, and to a volunteer group (n = 43) who had no knowledge of the Alignment concept. The mean age for the experimental females (n = 22) was 39.7, and for the control females (n = 22) was 38.7. Analysis of variance and post-hoc LSD procedures conducted on the key dependent variables showed significant differences (p less than .05, two-tailed) between experimental and control females, favoring experimental females on the orgasmic attainment criteria of coital orgasm, simultaneous orgasm, and orgasm experienced as "complete and satisfying." Pearson Product Correlations were conducted across all four groups, experimental and control males and females combined (N = 86). Greater adherence to behaviors associated with the Coital Alignment technique--learned and incidental--had a significant positive correlation with the above and additional sexual satisfaction variables (p less than .01). The Alignment technique may be an important option for a majority of women that have difficulty in attaining orgasm in coitus.

“Standard Operating Procedures for Female Orgasmic Disorder” is not Based on Best Evidence

“…In section 8f, Laan et al [1] provide grudging acknowledgment of the coital alignment technique (an intercourse-based treatment for orgasmic dysfunction), and mischaracterize it as simply increasing clitoral stimulation during intercourse (the approach relies heavily on coital synchronization [41]). Laan et al [1] also report that the coital alignment technique was equally effective as directed masturbation, but the cited study actually showed that masturbation was inferior to the coital alignment technique in improving intercourse orgasm consistency [42].…”

Empirically supported couple and family interventions for marital distress and adult mental health problems.

“…The general intervention included improving the ratio of positive to negative reinforcement, enhancing couple communication skills, and teaching couples general conflict resolution skills. Orgasm consistency training includes several sequential steps for training couples in directed masturbation, followed by couple-involved exercises (e.g., sensate focus) and coital alignment techniques (see details in Eichel, Eichel, & Kule, 1988). All treatments were conducted in groups with no more than five couples, and throughout the course of treatment therapists coached couples on how to alter sexual interactions and disorder-relevant intimate communication.…”

The Coital Alignment Technique (CAT): An Overview of Studies

“…This demonstrates the fact that coitus mimics masturbation, and is less effective for orgasm than masturbation, because the woman is passive or her movement is inhibited by the man's. A pedagogy for "effective stimulation" designated as the CAT-which defines a coordinated form of sexual movement in which the male and female partner are exactingly equal participants-appears to be a unique innovation in the literature (Eichel, 1981;Eichel & Eichel, 1977, 1980Eichel et al, 1988). However, there is evidence that some individuals, couples, and even "primitive" (Marshall & Suggs, 1971) societies have arrived at the same basic technique spontaneously.…”

“…The anatomic design of the male and female genitals and the interplay of the two pelvises allow for the movement to be coordinated in a natural rhythm (Eichel & Nobile, 1992). Eichel et al 1988. Used with permission from the authors.…”

“…In 1988, a study by Eichel, Eichel, and Kule (1988) introduced the CAT and reported high incidents of female and simultaneous orgasm through application of the rigorous criterion of the "no-hands" orgasm. The study presented the hypothesis of a basic physical alignment that is essential for the production of coital orgasm.…”