The female superior position helps in increasing stimulation in a majority of women. This is because of more direct contact with clitoris and her ability to move freely. Hence, she is at an advantage to choose the positions which stimulate her most. In a study carried out at K.E.M. Hospital among 500 women as to which position give them the maximum satisfaction, 75% of the women preferred the female superior position. Moreover, this position gives the female a sense of superiority of being in command of the situation, and increases her active participation, thus enhancing arousal.

The female superior position is more comfortable for a majority of couples during intercourse in late pregnancy. The couple can also try the lateral positions with both anterior and posterior approaches.