Jamaican men still don’t think missionary is best

WHEN people speak about having safe sex they’re usually referring to protection from sexually transmitted diseases and infections by using condoms.

But research published in the April 2014 issue of the journal Advances in Urology, conducted by the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Campinas in Brazil, found that some of the most unsafe habits have nothing to do with lack of protection.

The research was conducted to determine the mechanisms predisposing penile fracture during heterosexual intercourse and the most common causes of penile fractures. The most dangerous was said to be caused by one of the most popular positions — woman on top.

During sexual intercourse, the most common reported injury occurred when the penis missed the vaginal opening and hit the perineum of the female. The female being on top was the most common cause, followed by the rear-entry position. The male on top — missionary position — was associated with the lowest reported number of penile fractures. Other dangerous sex positions listed in the study include the pogo stick and the standing wheelbarrow, leaving not much room for experimenting in the bedroom.

The research is three years old, and with missionary shown as being the best position to avoid injury, are Jamaican men taking heed?

A few years ago, when consulted for a comment on the study, Dr Gareth Reid gave some reassurance, telling All Woman that expertise lies not so much in the position, but in the technique.

“Sexual intercourse should be a journey of mutual understanding, care and respect, and persons should shy away from using excessive and unnecessary force,” he said then.

The men below seem to concur:

M Daley, student:

To be honest, no, I won’t’ stop [experimenting]. It makes sex more enticing, very enticing. I know what I’m doing, so I won’t make it fracture.

T Mason, engineer:

Well, women go through a lot in sex, so nothing is wrong if men get a little pain too. I wouldn’t stop, honestly, I wouldn’t stop. Missionary is not necessarily the safest position, because you can get bruised that way also. I think it all depends on the woman.

J Rose, chef:

These positions can be harmful, but I think in spite of the danger I will still do them. Reason being, with different positions there’s a different level of pleasure and intimacy for both partners. Once done correctly, there should be no problem.

M Francis, teacher:

I believe as long you and your partner are careful, and know what you’re doing, everything will be fine. There’s no way I’m going to stop doing other things.

K McKenzie, mechanic:

Me? Stop what? No way! It’s too sweet. There are other things like drinking and smoking that can do worse things to you.

K Richards, electrician:

I want to continue trying other stuff, despite the risks.

D Coke, painter:

If you’re an expert lover, dem ting deh nah reach yuh. I won’t stop doing what I’m doing just because there’s a risk. Hell, there are risks in life every day that we all have to deal with.