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1Missionary
Sofie Birkin Ok, this one’s a classic – but don’t underestimate it. Missionary is basically a position where the person doing the penetrating is on top, controlling the thrust and rhythm.
With loadsa skin-on-skin contact and wildly intense eye contact, missionary can be an amazing experience for you both. Lift your legs onto your partner’s shoulders to make it even more intense.
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2Downward Doggy Style
Sofie Birkin This is a simple variation on classic doggy, where you are being entered from behind. Here, it’s about being face down with your hips slightly tilted up: all you need to do here is bend your elbows and rest them on a pillow, instead of propping yourself up on your hands. This means your back will slant downwards even more, giving your partner increased access and making contact with your clitoris far more likely.
Oh, and as with any penetrative position, you need some good lube!
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Cosmopolitan UK The 69 is a classic for a reason, as it’s all about mutual, simultaneous pleasure. The ‘top’ simply straddles the ‘bottom’ partner, so that each partner’s mouth is aligned with the other’s genitals. And, voilà, you can both give and receive oral sex at the same time.
Try the 68 for a variation that allows one partner to take centre stage.
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4Standing 69
Cosmopolitan UK Despite once being voted the scariest sex position out there, the standing 69 can be fun if you pull it off. It’s basically the same as the 69, but a position where each partner’s head is aligned with the other’s genitals, except it’s vertical and one partner is supporting the other’s weight while the other is suspended upside down.
Make sure the standing partner is strong enough to hold the lighter one’s weight – and try getting into position sat down before slowly standing up. Not for the faint-hearted!
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5Side Chick
Sofie Birkin This is a pretty simple penetrative position but involves both partners lying on their sides, something which, admittedly, can make penetration a little tricky to begin.
While it can be a little difficult to get into the groove, this one has the potential to be super intimate. And if you love face-to-face contact, this is for you.
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6Standing Ovation
Sofie Birkin This is basically a position where the butt of the receiving partner is elevated slightly while the giving partner is penetrating.
Not the easiest sex position ever, this one’s worth the extra effort – and it can be super hot. Use the wall for support if you need it.
While the illustration shows the receiving partner suspended in air, supported by the receiver, we’d recommend actually doing this one on a flat surface or the edge of a bed.
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7The Glowing Triangle
Sofie Birkin Similar to missionary, but here the bottom partner is the active one. While the penetrative partner is on top, the receiving partner creates extra space with their hips and drives the action.
They simply hold onto their partner then lift their hips in order to move them back and forth, meaning deeper penetration.
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8Sexy Spoon
Issy Muir Another classic position, sometimes written off as lazy, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be intense. To get in position, you simply lie with your back to the penetrative partner.
During penetration, let the penetrating partner reach around with their free hand and bringing you even closer to climax by stimulating your clitoris. Add a bullet vibe to up the ante.
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9The Picnic
Issy Muir An ideal position for oral sex for both vulva and penis-havers, this one’s super relaxing for the receiver. Lie back with your legs spread and allow your partner to pleasure you with hands or mouth.
Add a blindfold to make it even more exciting!
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10Splitting Bamboo
Sofie Birkin This one’s super easy to do: the receiving partner simply lifts one leg onto their partner’s shoulder and lets them hold onto it as they penetrate them. Plus, the receiver has their hands free to roam.
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11The Jockey
Issy Muir To get in position for The Jockey, the receiving partner sits on top with the penetrating partner beneath their butt and their knees on the ground.
The partner on top has a lot of control to thrust as they please here, while the penetrating partner sits back and watches. Easy peasy.
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12The Chair and Prayer
Issy Muir The receiver sits on the chair with their legs spread, while the giver kneels between to perform oral sex.
This one’s great for switches, i.e. people who like to flit between being dominant and submissive during sex.
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13Lazy Lovers
Issy Muir This one can be a bit trickier to get into, but lets you get in a good thrust while lying back and enjoying.
Start off with the penetrating partner lying on their back, with the receiving partner squatting on top. Then lie back until you’re both pretty much horizontal, while the receiving partner uses their feet to thrust.
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14The Babysitter
Issy Muir If you like the idea of face-sitting, but you’re wary of the giver feeling claustrophobic or ‘squashed’, The Babysitter is a less intense version.
The receiver sits on their knees and simply ‘hovers’ over their partner’s face, rather than fully sitting down. No neck pain!
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15Mission Impossible
Issy Muir Have the receiving partner hold onto a wall or some furniture for support, while they lift their hips so that the other can penetrate. Perfect for in the shower, or when you don’t fancy the bed.
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16The Lock ‘N’ Stocks
Issy Muir Another ideal position for oral sex, this one gives the receiver all the control – great for power play. The giver puts their head through their partner’s legs, while the receiver clamps their thighs together, locking their partner’s head, while they also hold down their partner’s wrists – creating the lock ‘n’ stocks.
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17Stand and Deliver
Issy Muir Mix things up with some furniture, whether it’s a bed, desk, or kitchen counter. The receiving partner lies with their legs on their partner’s shoulders, while the penetrating partner can thrust as fast or slow as you like, with their hands free to stimulate your clitoris too.
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18Couch Canoodle
Sofie Birkin Here, the penetrating partner sits on a couch or chair with the receiving partner facing them and straddling their hips, leaning back and supporting themselves with their hands on the ground beneath them.
OK, this isn’t exactly the easiest position, but it’s worth the effort. You might find it more practical to start off sitting up and gently lower yourself down – just make sure to use your arms for support! Bonus: this one’s great if you’re quite a bit shorter than your partner.
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19Joystick Joyride
Sofie Birkin A slightly energetic one here: the receiving partner leans back and bounces on top, using their arms to support themselves. Meanwhile, the penetrating partner has a great view.
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20The Watering Hole
Issy Muir This one’s ideal if you want to venture into analingus, ass licking, or rimming – especially as you’ll be in the shower if there are any nerves about cleanliness. Get your partner to part their legs and squat behind them, and use the shower head if you want to provide extra stimulation to their clit or penis.
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