Whether you’re new to sex, or just find yourself always resorting to the same old positionevery. single. time… Remember there’s a whole world of sex positions out there to try!
You don’t need to have insane acrobatic abilities to mix things up. There are plenty of basic sex moves that will make you feel anything but boring.
Missionary
For this position, lie on your back while your partner lies facedown on top of you, and enters you from here.
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A true classic, missionary is a great go-to sex position. It’s simple, and surprisingly versatile — you can make minor changes, like shifting the angle of your legs, to mix things up a bit.
Cowgirl
Kneel on top of your partner, pushing off your their chest and sliding up and down the thighs. You can relieve some of your weight from his pelvis by leaning back and supporting yourself on his thighs.
In this position, you get to take control over the speed and intensity. You can also change things up by widening your knees or bringing them closer to his body for different experiences.
Doggy Style
The doggy style is undoubtedly one of the most popular and loved sex positions, and interestingly, it is also great for newbies or beginners. The deep penetration and the spine-shivering sensations of in this sex position are quite thrilling as well as satisfying.
Doggy style is a sex position where the man is behind the woman and the woman is on all fours. This “sex from behind” position has been around for ages, and it’s one of the favorites for millions of couples around the world. So, no list of basic sex moves would be complete without it.
Butterfly Position
This is another straightforward move physically, and not a million miles away from the missionary. The woman rests on her back at the edge of the bed with her legs hanging off, while the man steps back from the bed and places his body between her legs.
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The woman’s pelvis is raised much higher with this move than in the missionary position and penetration could feel a lot deeper. It can be a very relaxing position for women because they can lie back while their partner does most of the work.
Spooning
Both of you lie on your sides, facing the same direction. You bring your knees up slightly while your partner slides up behind your pelvis and enters you from behind.
There’s simply no position better for morning sex — the simple yet effective spoon is definitely one you should have on your radar.
Spooning allows for lots of skin-to-skin contact, an amazing angle of penetration, and built in cuddling. Plus, your partner can easily reach around to give your clit some extra love.
Prone Bone
The prone bone sex position takes a classic (doggy style) and makes it a little more low-key. Simply lie facedown on the bed, legs straight, hips slightly raised. Have your partner enter you from this position.
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You can also try swiveling your hips or crossing your feet at the ankles, to create a new sensation for your partner. Bonus: You both have easy access to your clit.
Face Off
Your partner sits on a chair or the edge of the bed; you face him, seated on his lap.
This position puts you up close and intimate with your partner, which can be incredibly sexy. Plus, you get to control of the angle and depth of the entry and thrust. Not to mention, being seated helps conserve energy (can you say sex marathon?)
While in this position, try exploring your partner’s body with your hands—and maybe even learn one of their under-the-radar erogenous zones while you’re at it!
The Dragon
In this position, the woman lies on her stomach with her butt raised while her partner lies on top of her, straddling one leg and entering from behind. This position is much slower and rhythmic, with circular motions rather than the usual faster, thrusting movements.
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This is a really good pose for beginners as it allows you to experience the pleasurable sensation of doggy style sex without the deep penetration which can be uncomfortable for some women.
