The giving partner stands behind the receiving partner as they face the same direction. The receiving partner bends over and spreads their legs slightly to allow for penetration. Yab-Yum With a Twist takes a traditional Tantric sex and makes it perfect for the front seat of the car. Instead of having the penetrating partner cross their legs, they’ll sit upright with the receiving partner on their lap. The special part of this position is how close you’ll feel to your partner. Sitting face-to-face and breathing each other’s breath promotes serious romance, no matter where you’re at.

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. Doggy style in the car? Yep, you heard us right. Lowering one seat gives the penetrating partner room to lean over the receiving partner and provides plenty of leverage to push in deep, plus lots of opportunities for touch and hand play. This is the one time when fumbling in the end zone is actually a good thing. This position is all hands in the best way — between the legs, sliding down the belly, all over the chest, etc. Pull your partner close and enjoy. The receiving partner sits on a counter or table with legs spread apart. The giving partner then stands or kneels and moves their head to their partner’s genitals. The receiving partner can stay either sitting up or lying down. The woman’s range of motion is quite limited in the missionary position, other than to thrust upward in time with her partner.

Standing Up Full-Frontal

From the bedroom to the beach, the reverse cowgirl position translates perfectly. It’s another one that protects the receiving partner from getting sand all over, while giving the penetrating partner the hottest view from behind. The woman can control the depth of penetration and speed of thrust, which can be very helpful in bringing her to a fulfilling orgasm. Have your partner enter you from behind while you grab your ankles or brace your hands against the floor to help keep you stable. This position is great for easy, deep penetration and fast, intense thrusting, but is a little less intimate since your faces are so far away from each other.

Another one that is excellent for any flat surface, the sweet, wide-open energy of the Happy Scissors sex position is totally erotic. Again, the penetrating partner can adjust depth depending on how they support the recieving partners legs. It also gives access to other erogenous zones down the legs and feet, for folks who are into that. 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. Lotus is anothergreat opportunity for clitoral stimulation,” says Alden. “This position can be difficult to get into a groove with and find balance, but definitelyworth a try due to the closeness and heat that comes with it.”Women are more likely to give in to “spectatoring” rather than enjoying the experience while in this position. To make it even better, when they’re thrusting, start doing some Kegels, you will be squeezing his penis tight, which will be a pleasurable sensation for both of you,” she adds. Shower sex is meant to be a hands-on activity, clearly — so the Soap’n’Grope variation of a standing position allows the penetrating partner to do a bit more exploring. The partner being penetrated should brace themselves on an available wall as the penetrating partner enters from behind. It’s easily the dirtiest way to have good, clean fun.

When you’re in the air, try to find your center of gravity for balance. You can work with your partner to make sure you’re comfortable while suspended.There are several dozen standing sex positions. You can use them for vaginal or anal penetration, oral sex, or manual sex. Here are a few options. Pro tip: “Differences of height with partners can be helped by placing one partner lying on a pillow on their side,” says certified sex therapist Marissa Nelson. “It will give the receiving partner an extra boost so the penetrating partner can enter at a better angle, making it more pleasurable for both.” To do dancer, stand up facing one another. Have your partner grab one of your legs and wrap it around their torso. “This position is great for intimacy and closeness,” says couples therapist Adrienne Alden. “It allows for the shaft of the penis to rub up against the clitoris.” (Sex ed 101 — that’s a good thing.) When it comes to women getting off, sex experts say the key (at least physically) is to stimulate the clitoris, which is the anatomical equivalent of the penis in terms of structure and sensitivity. But because much of the clitoris is buried in tissue, muscle and fat, it can be more complicated and time-consuming to stimulate and bring to orgasm. That anatomical difference is one reason why the term“orgasm gap” was coined — because men’s bodies may make it a bit easier for them to come. But because of outdated societal norms that depict sex as a vehicle for men to get off, they’ve also traditionally had the luxury of expecting to climax, even if it was at the expense of a woman’s pleasure. For Queen Takes King, you’ll use your favorite chair (or any available surface) and have the receiving partner straddle the penetrating partner’s lap. The receiving partner can situate themselves however it feels comfortable, but feet planted on the ground is a nice way to start. From there, they can rotate, bounce, and grind to their heart’s content.

But as in sex we also like to keep things fresh, there are moments and situations where roles are reversed and the dominant becomes dominated and vice versa. This can happen during the same session: each partner experiences a new role and new exciting sensations. 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. Mixing things up keeps “me time” interesting. For Opening Up, sit on a chair with your ankles wound around the legs, opening up your legs and slipping a hand in between. Bracing your legs against the chair gives you plenty of leverage and support as you experience some new, spine-tingling sensations.Don’t hesitate to use a chair or the side of the bed to support yourself. You can also lay on a table or countertop while your partner stands.