Why: You get a prime view of their cute butt. Plus, from this position, you have easy access to fondle their testicles or clitoris. Not to mention, their pelvis is perfectly positioned for grinding. This takes any potential clumsiness out of shower sex positions, but does require a specific tub circumference. You need a wide tub that's spacious enough for the vulva-owner to straddle the penetrative partner. How to Do It The way we’ve been taught to conceptualize sex is super limiting,” says Gurza. “It limits our pleasure, and fun, and our ability to connect with one another in an intimate and sensual way.”

So, what kinds of sexual situations require new positions? It’s not like you need to pull out all the bells, whistles, and acrobatics for your wedding night or Valentine's Day. In general, new sex positions can help couples spice up their sex life as well as target more pressing issues like immobility, pain, discomfort, and/or body insecurities to find more comfortable ways to enjoy sex together, advises White. In more specific scenarios, different sex positions might be required when a partner becomes pregnant or injured. These devices are designed to help the receiver’s body into positions that are perfect for reception. Why: This masturbation move is great for people who find direct clitoral pressure too intense for prolonged stimulation. Make it hotter: Taking it slow will give you and your partner an opportunity to talk dirty, gaze into each other's eyes, and all that good stuff.

Anytime you introduce something fresh and novel into the bedroom, you set yourself up for a more stimulating experience and bigger finish," says Vanessa Marin, LMFT, a licensed sex therapist in Los Angeles. In short, your brain craves newness, and for many people, the brain is very involved in excitement and satisfaction. Make it hotter: The receiver can bring their legs down and place their feet on their partner's chest, in front of their shoulders. This allows the receiver to control the tempo and depth of thrusts.

Sex Positions for Couples: The Ultimate Sex Book for Couples with Kama Sutra and Tantric Techniques for Beginners and Advanced Why: For vulva owners who are also receivers, this sex position is awesome because raising the legs narrows the vagina and helps target the G-spot. Why: This sex position creates deeper penetration—and gives the receiver a chance to rest on a pillow.The giver kneels down before the receiving partner and has them stand with their legs wide or with one leg propped up on a step, elevated surface, or even up and over the kneeling partner's shoulder. Pro Tip The best sex positions are standbys for their versatility and success rate. Cowgirl is known for being pleasurable and customizable, especially for the rider (aka vulva-owner) whose up and down movement stimulates the G-spot for an intense orgasm. How to Do It