Gay man on top penetration

In human sexuality , top , bottom , and versatile are sex positions during sexual activity , especially between two men. A top is usually a person who penetrates , a bottom is usually one who receives penetration, and a versatile engages in both activities or is open to engaging in either activity. These terms may be elements of self-identity that indicate an individual's usual preference, but might also describe broader sexual identities. A top is usually a person who engages in the penetrative role during sexual activity; for men who have sex with men MSMs , this often involves penetration using the penis during anal or oral sex. Top may also describe a broader personal identity involving dominance in a romantic or sexual relationship ; however, this stipulation is not a requisite element of being a top. Several related terms exist.

This is clearly not the case, especially for those people who consider themselves versatile HIYA. But it ought not to be impossible to sexually switch things up. Sure, people have a preference, but now could be the perfect time to escape the top or bottom prison you live in. It could open up a world of possibilities. So how do you go about testing new waters?

Anal sex has become conflated with the male gay or bisexual experience — so much so that the top-vs-bottom question is often the first talking point in Grindr chats. And so much so that people think you have to be into anal to be a gay or bi man just as they think you have to be a gay or bi man to be into anal. In fact, in a study of men who have sex with men — a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in — less than 40 percent of respondents had engaged in anal intercourse during their last sexual event. To limit oneself to just a single flavor is to shut out a smorgasbord of new experiences.

Three weeks ago, I presented you with a survey about these slippery words , and over 3. These are the demographics of the respondents:. Also, there are slightly more bottoms out there than tops.