Best Sex Postions

Best Sex Postions

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If there's one thing there's no shortage of, it's sex positions. Ever since ancient times, humans have been coming up with sex positions that range from intimate to animalistic and everything in between. You don't always have to spring for the craziest positions to have great sex, though, and there are a handful of reliable positions you may not have considered.
No need to dig up the ancient Kama Sutra –– here are six of the best sex positions, recommended by sex therapists.
How to do it: At its most basic, the partner being penetrated lies on their side while the penetrating partner spoons them from behind and enters.
Why it feels good: This position allows for a great combination of closeness and access.
" It allows for full-body contact between partners, plus the penetrating partner has full access to the vagina-owner's breasts, belly, and vulva," says sex & relationships therapist Stefani Goerlich, LMSW-Clinical, LISW.
This results in lots of caressing. Plus, since the penetrated partner is lying on their side with their legs closed, the vaginal canal feels tighter for the partner who's penetrating.
Who it feels best for: Both partners.
How to do it: The penetrating partner lies flat on their back with their legs out straight. The partner being penetrated then straddles them, facing away. When straddling, the partner being penetrated places their knees on either side of the penetrating partner's thighs.
Why it feels good: The penetrated partner takes the reins with this position. "For the penetrated partner, this position allows them to control the pace, speed, and depth of the penetration, which can be great for people who might have anxiety around sex or simply be really particular about what works best for them," says Goerlich.
Plus, if the penetrated partner has a vulva, they can bend forward to help stimulate the G-spot. As a bonus, the penetrating partner has a great view during this position.
Who it feels best for: The partner being penetrated.
How to do it: The penetrating partner sits upright in be or in a chair. The partner being penetrated then climbs on top, facing their partner, and straddles with one knee on either side of the penetrating partner's thighs.
Why it feels good: Similar to reverse cowgirl, the penetrated partner gets to control the depth, speed, and pace, so they can make sure they're getting exactly what feels good for them. "This position is also great for kissing, long embraces, and maintaining eye contact, all of which help to stimulate the release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone," says Goerlich.
Who it feels best for: The partner being penetrated.
How to do it: Similar to doggy style, the partner being penetrated starts on all fours. But then they lower themselves down onto their forearms. The penetrating partner then enters from behind.
Why it feels good: This position is the modified version of doggy style that allows the penetrated partner to be on their forearms. This takes the strain out of their wrists.
This position feels good because the penetrating partner gets to control the speed and pace, and it generally allows for the deepest penetration. Additionally, the position enables some extra fun.
"This position allows for hair pulling and back-scratching by the penetrating partner, as well as giving the penetrated partner lots of room to engage in manual stimulation of their clitoris or perineum," says Goerlich. This is great for partners who, otherwise, struggle to climax during penetrative sex.
Who it feels best for: Both partners.
How to do it: The partner being penetrated starts lying down on their back with a pillow under the hips and butt so their hips are angled upwards towards their partner's body. This allows for more direct contact with the clitoris, says sex therapist Shannon Chavez, PsyD, CST . The penetrating partner gets on top, missionary style, and enters.
Why it feels good: CAT is a variation of standard missionary that amps up the pleasure. Anytime there's direct contact with the clitoris and surrounding area, pleasure increases for the partner being penetrated. "As the hips are elevated and a partner moves towards the body, there is gliding and friction on the external vulva which is more likely to trigger an orgasm," says Chavez.
This is helpful because many people with vulvas can't orgasm from intercourse alone. A large 2017 study found that 36.6% of women said that they needed to have clitoral stimulation as well in order to orgasm during penetrative sex.
Who it feels best for: Both partners.
How to do it: The partner doing the penetrating sits in a crossed leg position. The other partner will sit on top, facing the partner, and then wrap their legs around them, says Chavez.
You can also wrap your arms around each other so both your arms and legs are in an embrace.
Why it feels good: Chavez says this position allows for movement, friction, and closeness all in one. "You can make eye contact with a partner and use your whole body to engage your partner and squeeze and grind on each other for enhanced sensation. It's also very intimate and ideal for kissing and hugging during sex," says Chavez.
Who it feels best for: Both partners.
There's an endless variety of sex positions out there, but these six are certainly tried-and-true favorites. Experiment with all of them to determine which feels best for you and your partner, and keep them in your repertoire to switch things up when you find yourself getting stuck in a sexual rut.

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If you suddenly have an itch to try some new sex positions, we're not surprised. When we recently surveyed 1,229 American men about their sex lives , a third of respondents said they're feeling more sexually experimental now than before the pandemic began.
According to Justin Lehmiller, Ph.D., Kinsey Institute researcher and member of the Men's Health Advisory Panel, stress could have something to do with the widespread craving for sexual novelty. "When we're stressed, it’s often harder to feel desire or to stay in the moment, because our mind is distracted and wandering,” Lehmiller says. “Trying something new can create this immersive experience that lets us be in the moment and raises sexual arousal.”
A fun, new sex position is an easy way to immerse yourself in a sexual experience. Take a much-needed break from stressing about work or the state of the world by attempting something adventurous in the bedroom, like the many sex positions you'll find on this list. (Don't worry, we also included fan favorites like missionary , cowgirl , spooning , and doggy style .)
Which position(s) should you try first? Start by asking yourself what you're hoping to achieve by changing up your usual routine. This will guide how you approach this list of 50 sex positions, explains Ian Kerner , Ph.D., LMFT, sex therapist, and author of She Comes First and So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex .
If your partner has a vulva and you’re looking for positions to help them orgasm, then you want to look for sex positions where you can manually stimulate your partner’s clitoris during penetration. “Most [vulva owners] are not going to be able to get highly aroused or have an orgasm unless there's some kind of clitoral stimulation happening,” Kerner says.
Or perhaps you want to explore elements of BDSM (an umbrella term encompassing Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism, and Masochism) with new sex positions. “Some of these positions are great for power play, where you can feel dominant or submissive,” Kerner says.
Some of these sex positions are fun to try for novelty's sake, but not necessarily ideal from start to finish. “You will likely want to mix and match positions,” Kerner says. “You can start in some of the more adventurous and highly athletic positions, but then transition into a less demanding position, where you can fully relax and feel present in the sex you’re having.”
If a sex position feels uncomfortable, don't overdo it. This isn’t a “push through the pain” situation. Just switch to something else! There are plenty of positions here to choose from.
Benefits: You can enjoy the view of your penis thrusting.
Technique: Stand at the edge of a bed or desk while your partner lies back and raises their legs to their chest. Their knees are bent as if they're doing a "bicycling" exercise. Grab their ankles and enter them. Thrust slowly, as the deep penetration may be painful for them.
Also try: Have your partner place their heels on your shoulders, which will open their hips so their labia press against you.
Hot tip: Encourage your partner to play with their clitoris manually. Also, show them that they can control your penetration by flexing their thighs.
Benefits: Allows for face-to-face intimacy; cozy for long sessions.
Technique: Sit on a chair or the edge of the bed. Your partner then faces you, wraps their arms around your back, climbs on top, and sits on your lap. Once in the saddle, they can ride up and down on your penis by pressing with their legs or knees. Want to go faster? Assist by grabbing their buttocks and lifting and bouncing.
Also try: Your mate can sit astride facing you on a rocking chair. Old wooden rockers on hardwood or stone floors provide the greatest variety of good vibes.
Hot tip: There's lots of room for creativity in this position for stimulating erogenous areas of the upper body, head, neck, and face. If they like to have their nipples licked, go for it!
Benefits: Great for G-spot stimulation .
Technique: The penetrating partner lies on their back. The receiver can straddle th
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