It makes it equally easy for both you and the woman you’re with to control your movements — and on top of that, it makes it way easier for her to finish during sex. You can even think of it as a slightly reversed Missionary position. Plus, you can help her out by thrusting from beneath her. Try changing the location you’re having sex in, or you could try slightly tweaking the positioning as well. If you’ve never tried this beloved position before or if you’re looking to get more experimental, Doggy Style is the perfect place to start. Even if you aren’t into BDSM, this position can be extremely thrilling, so long as there is complete trust between you and your partner.

Physically, because their phallus gets to enjoy the tightness of a vagina *and* the sensation of another phallus rubbing against it. And while it’s well-documented that all sex is made more pleasurable by lube, lube is especially important for lengthy love-making. It’s different from the Sitting Girl on Top I mentioned above because there’s no sitting involved here — she’s laying on top of you instead.DVP allows a vagina-haver to experience a lot of sensation, fullness, and pressure inside their vagina,” says Neal. So to help inject some creativity into your sex life, we’ve compiled 69 fun positions we think you should try ASAP (along with some sweet and guaranteed-to-please old faves). Ironically, good old-fashioned 69 isn’t on this list — but don’t worry, we’ve got a separate run-down of different ways to 69, too. To manage expectations and ensure the most pleasurable experience for all parties, Matatas says it’s important to ask and answer the following before stripping down: This steamy moveoffers extra intimacy during the act and can be adapted for anal sex. You and your partner can experiment with plenty of touching and kissing as you set the rhythm together. This position is basically beach sex 101: Just pull your swimsuit to the side and get busy. For this on-your-feet move, find a secluded, wind-protected area, lean up against a sturdy support, and enjoy some intimate time in the sun.

Adding in store-bought lubrication ensures that any bumping and grinding remains pleasurable instead of getting friction-y. Don’t shy away from using toys

Don’t change right away, unless you’re purposely holding her right on the edge of orgasm and not letting her climax (you naughty man, you). Whether you’re flying solo or are showing your partner some of what you like, a solid go-to masturbation position (like grinding on a firm pillow or a toy) can be an excellent way to heighten pleasure. Straddling said pillow (or your lover’s thigh, go off) makes this position is great for people with vulvas to get the friction they really want. This romantic and intimate position will really make you sweat on a hot summer afternoon. The penetrating partner kneels down (think marriage proposal position) while the receiving partner straddles them to bounce and grind away. You’ll get plenty of kissing and eye-gazing to make it super pleasurable.

Getting the receiving partner on top is a great way to give them a boost of control (and to give the penetrating partner a hell of a view). In the Seated Scissors position, the partner recieving can straddle the penetrating partner with one leg between theirs and one outside their hip, allowing some extra angles and creative ranges of motion while also giving some additional grinding options for clitoral stimulation.

Rock ‘n’ Roll

But sex toys can add in more options for play and pleasure, and make sure that everyone can have something fun happening to their body if hands, tongues, and genitals are otherwise occupied.” Noted! Talk about post-sex needs, pre-play Another position made for anal newbies, On the Stomach is a great option for deep, gentle penetration. The big plus? The receiving partner gets to relax on their stomach, with some support from a pillow or blanket under their head. The chill position helps both partners get comfortable, which is a surefire way to make anal more comfortable and pleasurable.