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Are you a missionary man or a doggystyle devotee? Whatever your go-to move, here’s what it means
Some men love missionary, and some dudes dig doggystyle. Others like their ladies on top, while certain guys stick with spooning.
Sure, your favorite sex position is probably the one that gives you the best orgasm—but on a subconscious level, your go-to move also says something about your personality in the sack.
(To discover the best positions for her —along with hundreds of other X-rated tricks and techniques—check out How to Pleasure a Woman , the ultimate sex manual from the editors of Men’s Health .)
The Move: Missionary is like Sex 101: It’s the way we’re “taught” to have sex, and the way that we see it most often in rom-coms and TV shows.
But although this position is a classic, a missionary man might be a little insecure or “need reassurance by seeing his lover be responsive,” says sex therapist Ava Cadell, Ph.D., author of Neurolovology .
You may also be keen on having control during sex, as missionary gives you all the driving power.
Since the position finds both people face-to-face, there’s some intimacy to it—but its basicness suggests the guy might not be confident about the other moves in his arsenal. “It’s romantic, but not very adventurous,” Cadell says.
Switch Things Up: There’s nothing wrong with loving the classics, but make sure you take a walk on the wild side every now and then.
“If you can only climax during missionary, that’s a problem,” Cadell says, and you’ll need to do some “reprogramming” to your sex life.
Try switching to woman on top, which has all of the same intimate qualities, but will let you relinquish some of that control—and spice things up.
The Move: We’ve never met a guy who didn’t like doggy. This, some believe, is how man was meant to have sex.
A doggy-lover “taps into his territorial animalistic instinct as king of the jungle,” says Cadell, “but he also has fears of intimacy and is generally unromantic.”
After all, you probably don’t go for rear entry because you want to whisper sweet nothings in her ear from behind.
Switch Things Up: You can get the deepest penetration from this position, but what you earn in depth, you lose in intimacy. To make up for it, spring for spoons every now and then.
You’ll still get to enter from behind, but the snuggly qualities of spooning sex will make your partner feel like a dime, rather than a piece of meat. (Want more? Check out the 45 Sex Positions Every Couple Should Try .)
The Move: The beauty of this position is that there are a million ways to do it—and it’s all up to her.
Men who love their women on the saddle are likely concerned with pleasing their partners, and Cadell says this move shows that “he’s confident in being submissive, but he can also be dominant when he enables her to reach her orgasm with deeper penetration.”
Basically, you get off helping her get off.
Switch Things Up: We get that you like the view from down there—who wouldn’t?—but take control every now and again by flipping her over. She’ll appreciate the occasional shift in power, and the view isn’t bad from back there, either.
The Move: Given that spooning is most often associated with cuddling and sleep, it’s no surprise that this super intimate position is often the go-to for guys who have a soft spot.
But men who love the move aren’t wimps—instead, they’re “passionate and eager to please their lover,” Cadell says.
Switch Things Up: Everyone likes to experience the sweeter side of sex, and props for being a romantic. But you can still be intimate while igniting a little more fire into your sex life.
While in the spooning position, reach around to stimulate her clitoris, or try a position like missionary where you can gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes—while penetrating her even deeper.
The Move: Pressed against the front door, hoisted onto the kitchen counter, or in the shower, you can have standing sex anywhere but the bed.
That’s why guys who like this position best are adventurous, and often turned on by the idea of being naughty.
The standing man is a “mischievous lover who gets a thrill out of getting caught, and wants to have as much fun as possible with little regard of the consequences,” says Cadell.
Switch Things Up: Novelty is part of what keeps your sex life hot, so don’t let yours simmer down by going to the same standing position time after time.
Vary up the locations you choose, or switch to doggy from time to time—you can have your partner standing and bending over a table—to keep things interesting.

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You can tell a lot about a woman by the choices that she makes — from her preferred drink at the bar to the way she wears her hair to the guys she swipes right on on dating apps . But nothing is quite as revealing as her sex position of choice .
Why? Well, for starters, we're talking about one of the most personal acts that a person performs — and one that's all about pleasure. And with so many sex positions out there that range from ones that give her total control to ones that let the man take charge and a ton of variations in between, there are definitely some insights to be gleaned about the one that she dubs her go-to.
So, what does your partner's favorite sex position say about her? We asked a few experts (and some real women who love to get laid) to weigh in on what their fornication form of choice says about the type of person they are. Read on for what these 10 sex positions say about the women that prefer them.
What Experts Say: It's a classic position — likely the first one you end up trying out when you're first learning the ropes in the bedroom. Certified sex therapist Dr. Rachel Needle says that favoring this one could mean she's a romantic. "This can lead to increased intimacy as you can gaze into each other’s eyes," she says. "Women who enjoy this position sometimes like the ease and comfort it provides, and prefer to play it safe, and have their partner take control."
A Real Woman's Take: "I know what I like and I'm confident enough to say so," says Gigi , 26, "and I'd say I'm a girl who loves her classics. Missionary is the best position because I love feeling the weight of my partner on top of me. There is something so sexy about it. It's easy to kiss passionately too which I love. Missionary allows for coital alignment technique so you can get both a g-spot stimulation and grind your clit on your partner's pubic bone. It also makes it easier to orgasm because you don't have to do that much work. You just lie there and focus on your own pleasure."
What Experts Say: In the cowgirl position, the woman is in the driver's seat. Is this your partner's go-to? Dr. Steve McGough says there are a few things to be gleaned from that preference. "It allows the woman to control hip movement, and many women find this one of the better ways to achieve vaginal orgasm," he says. "It also allows her to be in control over her partner. This could imply that she knows more of what she wants."
A Real Woman's Take: "Cowgirl or doggy style seem to do the best things for me," says Cat, 29. "I think they are super different — doggy I'm being more submissive and cowgirl I'm more in control. So I guess it says that as a woman I like to both lead and follow."
What The Experts Say: "Some women might enjoy doggy style because it allows them to not have to be as emotionally engaged, and they can concentrate on their own pleasure without distraction," says Dr. Needle. "A woman might also be more submissive and enjoy their partner taking control."
A Real Woman's Take: " Doggy style is a position where you get to be selfish," says Natalie, 26. "There's virtually no effort involved on my part, which I love, and if you have the balance (like I do) you can touch your clit while you're doing it to make it even more awesome."
What Experts Say: "This also is more likely a woman that knows what she wants," says Dr. McGough. "Having it so she faces away could be that it just feels better — or might imply she wants it that way to help fantasize about different scenarios without seeing her partner below her."
A Real Woman's Take: "Reverse cowgirl is my go-to when I'm doing it with a guy I'm not serious about," says Kari, 24. "It feels awesome, I'm in complete control, and I don't have to look at his face — which means I can let my mind wander. I guess what this says about me is that I'm a freak without a conscience?"
What Experts Say: "If she enjoys '69' she most likely enjoys giving blowjobs and would like a benefit as well," says Dr. McGough. "This could imply she likes to both give and receive."
A Real Woman's Take: "I love 69ing because I love a challenge," says Monika, 27. "It's the ultimate test of concentration — you need to be able to give a good blowjob without letting how good getting eaten out feels. I also get turned on whenever I go down on a guy, so for me the overstimulation of this position is a total rush. There's no other one like it."
What Experts Say: "Many women who enjoy the spooning position enjoy the intimacy, comfort, and closeness it provides," says Dr. Needle. "Wanting to be nurtured and feel closer to your partner is one motivation for this position."
A Real Woman's Take: "I think favoring the spoon position says that I'm lazy," says Jasmin, 29, "which is definitely true — I'm a total pillow princess. Also, I'm always cold — even in the summer, so maybe another thing that my love for the spoon says about me is that I have thinner blood?"
What Experts Say: "Women who enjoy having her legs over your shoulder are more likely to know what they want," says Dr. McGough. "Odds are high they want to achieve an orgasm since this (other than the cowgirl position) is one of the best ways to do so from intercourse."
A Real Woman's Take: "It says that I know what I need done in order to get off," says Crystal, 28. "This is my go-to when I'm ready to finish, because it gets the job done faster than sex in any other position for me."
What Experts Say: "Odds are that if a woman enjoys standing sex positions she wants to be adventurous," says Dr. McGough. "And depending if she is being held by you while standing, she trusts in your physical stamina."
A Real Woman's Take: "I hate having sex in a bed," says Charlotte, 23, "It's just so boring and predictable. Get me against a wall and f*ck me to completion and I'm yours. Which says that I like to think outside of the box."'

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"It makes me feel like the sexiest woman on earth."
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We asked 11 real women for their favorite sex moves, then consulted sex experts for their tips on how to upgrade your own go-to moves so they feel new and exciting. In short, it doesn't take a Kama Sutra master (opens in new tab) to have better sex—it's really about breaking from habit, exploring the unknown, and enhancing what already works.
Favorite Position: Scissoring with either him on top or me. When I’m on top, I love to push myself down as far as I can and grind on top of him. When he’s on top, I love to grab his arms.
What makes it hot: I love it because my clit can rub up against his leg either way and I just love how close balls feel. When I’m on top, I love how he grabs my thighs and when he’s on top, I love when he kisses my feet and I can grab his arms and suck his fingers. Sitting on top of him in a chair is also a very hot bonus!
Fun Props: I’ve actually never used props—besides a shower. I also love when I use my vibrator on myself. I can do it multiple times a day!
Favorite position: I lie on my stomach with my legs slightly spread and he enters me from behind. While thrusting, he grabs my shoulders to go deeper inside, runs his hands down my back, and I brace myself for the ultimate ass grab.
What makes it so hot: I love the feeling of a masculine touch coupled with the jiggling sensation my butt makes. I think it excites my partner that much more when I turn around to look back and show him how much I’m digging what he’s putting down.
Fun prop: Coconut oil—it’s nature’s lubricant. Slip and slide anyone?
Favorite position: Me on top but bent forward—kind of a combination of missionary and cowgirl
What makes it so hot: The best part about cowgirl is the stimulation, but it also feels very performative to me sometimes. Leaning forward brings back the intimacy of missionary while still giving me control. It’s also one of the very few ways I’m able to orgasm from sex, so that’s a huge plus.
Fun prop: I’m a big fan of lingerie in general but I’ve been very into the concept of a stretchy lace bodysuit with sleeves. It gives your partner a lot to grab on to, it’s easy to navigate around without taking it off, and the slightly unexpected extra coverage from the sleeves is very sexy.
Favorite position: My favorite is upright, from behind—think steamy shower, bent over one leg up on the edge of the tub.
What makes it so hot: The running water and upright position make it feel urgent (in a good way), the angle is just right for me, and it's perfect for spontaneous, quick and dirty sex or taking your time (falling into bed for round two afterwards all clean and warm feels great). Also, this position always pulled double-duty for me and my boyfriend when we were long distance. I have many sexy memories of seeing him again after a long separation and immediately hopping in the shower together to wash off the airplane grime and enjoy a sweet reunion.
Fun prop: I love a good unisex shower gel, like Neutrogena Rainbath (opens in new tab) . It's perfectly musky and great for lathering each other up.
Favorite position: We're in a spooning position, and he moves onto his knees behind me and continues thrusting from there.
What makes it so hot: Other than it making me come almost instantly, it's always a surprising move that helps us branch out from missionary. We often transition to doggy style or cowgirl after that.
Fun prop: A little vibrator like the Dame Fin (opens in new tab) , otherwise it's hard to reach my clit in this spot (it's usually not needed though).
Favorite position: I'm straddling him, reverse-cowgirl style, while he's propped up on his back in the bathtub and I'm bracing myself against the sides or the wall.
What makes it so hot: I love it because I get to take charge and control the angle, and the warm water helps us relax. It's also a nice change of pace from the routine, so usually we'll try it when we're on vacation (since no one actually wants to clean their bathtub at home). The ambience is really sexy since everything's candlelit and the water and soap naturally get everything going down there.
Fun prop: Candles, bubbles, and bath oil. Just make sure you don't slip around too much when you're moving around (and prepare to get your knees a little bruised if you're trying it in a smaller space)!
Favorite position: We're standing. I face my boyfriend and wrap my legs around his torso. He puts his hands beneath my butt and lifts me up and down while thrusting into me. I call it "The Claw."
What makes it so hot: I'm a very independent woman, but I occasionally love being dominated. My partner is in total control here—I don't have to do a thing! It may be a physically demanding position for him, but it makes me feel virtually weightless—and totally orgasmic.
Fun prop: The Claw is even more fun when you're greased up, so slick yourselves down with Johnson's Baby Oil Gel beforehand. But practice it dry a few times first so you don't get hurt!
Favorite position I'm flat on my back. He slides on top of me and—OK, I admit it! The position that always does it for me is missionary!
What makes it so hot: It may seem like a tame choice for a sex columnist, but I just love looking into a guy's eyes while we're having sex. And it's not like I just lie there—I love to grab his butt and draw him as deeply as I can inside of me so that I can feel every inch of him. I never get bored of climaxing like this. But men, be warned: If your mouth isn't all over my lips and neck, you're wasting my time!
Fun prop: Try a little fresh air! When I was a teenager, I got it on with a guy on a rooftop in our neighborhood. I was so naïve—I didn't think anyone would see us up there. But the news got back to my mother, and all hell broke loose. Still, it's a sexy thing to think back on...and I still love doing it outside.
Favorite position: I lie on my back with my legs over my boyfriend's shoulders. He leans forward with his chest resting on the backs of my thighs and plunges in and out of me. I tend to make a lot of noise, so we refer to it as "The Scream Machine."
What makes it so hot: It allows for deeper penetration than almost any other position—and definitely leads to the most intense orgasms.
Fun props: Strawberries, whipped cream, and champagne make for unbelievable foreplay. I suggest a hands-off policy while we eat, which my guy usually agrees to at first. But as he watches me sip champagne and pop cream-covered strawberries into my mouth, he goes crazy. By the time the last strawberry is gone, so are our clothes!
Favorite position: My fiancé, Allen, and I kneel on the floor with a couch or bed in front of us to brace ourselves. He's behind me, and I spread my legs a little wider than his for balance. He penetrates me from behind. I nicknamed this "The Reverse Allen," because it's a variation on another amazing position he came up with. He's very creative!
What makes it so hot: It makes me feel like the sexiest woman on earth, because it pushes my chest out and pulls my stomach in so my body looks fantastic. And there are endless variations. During one recent quickie, I
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