Ready to try some new sex positions with your partner? A new position can unlock previously unknown depths of pleasure and bring you closer together. From laid-back and intimate to energetic and athletic, here are 8 hot sex positions to try tonight.
Captain Sex Position
The Captain is a sex position that’s sure to float your boat. One partner lies down flat on their back with their legs spread wide. The giver kneels before them, grabbing both ankles and commanding the pleasure ship with confident thrusts. The lying-down partner can use pillows for comfort or to adjust the angle of their body.
Perfect For: Exploring grounded dominance and intimate eye contact.
Bonus Points: Use a positioning pillow, like the Sportsheets Pivot Positioner, to get more comfortable in this position.
Apex Sex Position
Reach new peaks of pleasure with the Apex Position. One partner will lean against a waist-high surface, like the edge of the bed, a table, kitchen counter, or chair, and the other stands behind them. The standing partner lifts the leaning partner’s hips, allowing them to wrap their legs around the standing partner’s waist, to create a never-before-explored angle. This position requires some strength and flexibility, but it’s worth it for the intense, all-in sensation.
Perfect For: Thrill-seekers who don’t mind a bit of a workout.
Bonus Points: Those looking for more intensity can incorporate sensation-enhancing lubricant like the Sliquid Organics Sensation Stimulating Lubricant, which uses menthol to cool and then warms with friction.
The Lazy Man
The male partner or female with a strap-on dildo sits up with pillows propped behind their back and relaxes with legs outstretched, while the receiver faces them and straddles their waist with their feet on the bed. With knees bent, the receiver can press with the balls of their feet to raise and lower themselves at their desired pace.
Perfect For: Giving the receiver control.
Bonus Points: A woman-woman couple can enjoy this position with the receiver wearing the VeDO Strapped Rechargeable Vibrating Strap On.
The Pretzel
This is a relaxing pose for the bottom partner, while the top partner does all the heavy lifting. The bottom partner lays on their side with their bottom leg extended out straight and their top leg slightly raised toward their chest with knee bent. The top partner straddles the straightened leg and thrusts from a kneeling position. The position is named for the way your legs intertwine—like a pretzel! It can be used for vaginal or anal penetration.
Perfect for: When the bottom partner has had a long day but still wants to be intimate.
Bonus Points: Since this position doesn’t provide a ton of direct clitoral stimulation, the receiving partner may want to use a bullet vibrator externally to enhance sensation.
Spooning Sex Position
Spooning combines comfort and pleasure for cozy intimacy. Both partners lie on their sides, and the giving partner penetrates the receiving partner from behind. You can play with different leg positions for enhanced sensations.
Perfect for: Lazy Sunday mornings.
Bonus Points: The giving partner can reach over and stimulate the receiving partner’s clit with a vibrating rose toy!
The Lotus
Also known as Yab Yum, the Lotus involves one partner sitting cross-legged or in a seated position, while the other partner sits on their lap, facing them. To try it, have one person sit on the ground or on the bed with the headboard behind them. The top partner can sit on their lap, facing them with their legs and arms wrapped around them. From this position, you can enjoy plenty of eye contact, and access to each other’s genitals and nipples.
Perfect for: Romantic intimacy. A favorite for woman-woman couples.
Bonus Points: Light an Earthly Body Edible Massage Candle to set the mood and ignite your senses with flavors like pineapple, grape, watermelon, cherry, strawberry, and vanilla.
Bear Hug Sex Position
The Bear Hug is an invitation to slow things down and explore closeness and warmth. It’s defined by one partner wrapping their arms tightly around the other while maintaining full body contact. The Bear Hug can be done lying down, sitting in lotus position (see above), or standing.
Lying-down Bear Hug: lie side by side facing one another or with one partner on top and wrap each other in a full embrace.
Seated Bear Hug: sit on a bed or chair with your partner facing you on your lap. This position is similar to lotus, but you’ll wrap your arms around each other tightly.
Standing Bear Hug: may be ideal for shower intimacy or other tight spaces. You’ll stand face-to-face, wrap your arms around one another and move slowly.
Perfect for: Maximum closeness.
Bonus Points: Incorporate a vibrating cock ring into this position to enhance sensations for both the giver and the receiver!
The Bodyguard
Both partners are in an active standing position in the Bodyguard. The receiving partner faces away from the giving partner, and the giving partner enters from behind. Stand near a wall or headboard if you need something to grab onto. If done right, this position provides an exciting, direct route to the anal canal and can be very pleasurable for both parties. It’s also good for getting intimate in tight spaces where there’s not enough space to lie down. Mile high club, anyone?
Perfect For: Partners who are about the same height.
Bonus Points: Introduce extra sensation for both partners in this position with a P-spot massager like The Royale P-spot Massager. It includes a stimulating anal vibe and a cock ring.
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