A Tergo

Online Dating Glossary: ​​A Tergo

A Tergo is a term for different variations of sexual intercourse and means “from behind” . During the sexual act, the active partner has the back of the passive partner in his field of vision - so he penetrates from behind.

A Tergo (Sex from behind) - Romanesque fresco from the Casa del Ristorante in Pompeii (ca. 62-79 AD)
A Tergo (Sex from behind) – Romanesque fresco from the Casa del Ristorante in Pompeii (ca. 62-79 AD)

There are two variants. In “doggy style” , the doggy position, the passive partner kneels on all fours and the penetrating partner approaches him from behind. This leaves both hands free and can also stimulate other erogenous zones.

In the spooning position , both partners lie on their sides. The active partner penetrates the passive partner from behind. In this position, both partners can also use their hands to stimulate other erogenous zones.

The feeling of pleasure is intensified with A Tergo because deeper penetration takes place.

Special variants:

From behind while standing: For example, your loved one can sometimes stand flat on their soles and sometimes high on their toes. So he varies the angle - and maybe a specific thrust from below turns you on even more than a direct one from above.

From behind somewhere else: The woman can of course also show her back to her partner while kneeling on the sofa, crouched on the piano stool, in the back seat of the car while he is standing outside... Oh, from behind is always possible 🙂