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54 Fun, New Sex

Positions to Try if You're
Feeling Adventurous in
the Bedroom
You can thank us in the morning.
BY THE EDITORS OF MEN'S HEALTH ,
IAN KERNER PHD, LMFT AND RO WHITE
PUBLISHED: FEB 1, 2023

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HUMANS NEED SEXUAL variety, and when

we’re under stress, we crave novelty even
more. "When we're stressed, it’s often harder
to feel desire or to stay in the moment,
because our mind is distracted and
wandering,” says Justin Lehmiller, Ph.D.,
Kinsey Institute researcher and member of
the Men's Health Advisory Panel. “Trying
something new can create this immersive
experience that lets us be in the moment and
raises sexual arousal."

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Fortunately, bringing variety into your sex life

is easy, even in a long-term monogamous
relationship—and trying a new sex position
can help you make it happen. “One cool thing
about sex is that we are always capable of
discovering new things that we like, even if
we consider ourselves pretty experienced,”
says sex educator Erica Smith. “Trying a new
sex position is a fairly low-risk way to add
some adventure and fun to your sex life.”

What are the best sex

positions to try?
If you’re not sure where to start, this list of
unique sex positions can give you some ideas.
(Don't worry, we also included fan favorites
like missionary, cowgirl, spooning, and doggy
style.)

As for which position(s) you should try first,

start by asking yourself what you're hoping to
achieve by changing up your usual routine.
This will guide how you approach this list of
54 sex positions, explains Ian Kerner, Ph.D.,
LMFT, sex therapist, and author of She Comes
First and So Tell Me About the Last Time You
Had Sex.

If your partner has a vulva and you’re looking

for positions to help them orgasm, then you
want to look for sex positions where you can
manually stimulate your partner’s clitoris
during penetration. “Most [vulva owners] are
not going to be able to get highly aroused or
have an orgasm unless there's some kind of
clitoral stimulation happening,” Kerner
explains.

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Or perhaps you want to explore elements of

BDSM (an umbrella term encompassing
Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and
Submission, Sadism, and Masochism). “Some
of these positions are great for power play,
where you can feel dominant or submissive,”
Kerner says.

Some of these sex positions are fun to try for

novelty's sake, but they’re not necessarily
ideal for everyone. “Not every position is
accessible to everybody, and that's completely
okay,” Smith says. “Some positions may even
require strength or flexibility that not
everyone has. You're not missing out on
anything if your body won't perform that
way.”

If a sex position feels uncomfortable, don't

overdo it. This isn’t a “push through the pain”
situation. And remember—communication is
key.

“Trying new positions should be fun, not

stressful,” Smith says. “Communication is
always important, especially when we're
trying new things. Listen to each other about
what's working and what isn't.”

If a position isn’t working, just switch to

something else! There are plenty of positions
here to choose from.

Sex Position: Stand and

Deliver

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Also known as: The Bicycle

Benefits: The giver (a.k.a. the partner who’s

doing the penetrating) can enjoy the view of
their penis or dildo thrusting.

Technique: The giver stands at the edge of a

bed or desk while the receiver (a.k.a. the
partner who’s being penetrated) lies back and
raises their legs to their chest. The receiving
partner’s knees are bent as if they're doing a
"bicycling" exercise. The giver grabs their
partner’s ankles and enters them. The giver
should thrust slowly, as the deep penetration
may be painful for the receiver.

Also try: The receiving partner can place

their heels on the giver’s shoulders, which
will help open their hips.

Hot tip: If you’re the giver, encourage your

partner to play with their clitoris or penis in
this position. Also, show them that they can
control your penetration by flexing their
thighs.

Sex Position: Face Off

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Also known as: The Lap Dance

Benefits: Allows for face-to-face intimacy;

cozy for long sessions.

Technique: The giver sits on a chair or at the

edge of a bed. The receiving partner faces the
giver, wraps their arms around the giver’s
back, and sits in their lap. Once in the saddle,
the receiver can ride up and down on the
giver’s shaft by pressing with their legs or
knees. Want to go faster? The penetrating
partner can grab the receiving partner’s
buttocks to assist with lifting and bouncing.

Also try: The receiver can sit facing the giver

on a rocking chair. Old wooden rockers on
hardwood or stone floors provide extra
movement.

Hot tip: There's lots of room for creativity in

this position for stimulating erogenous areas
of the upper body, head, neck, and face. If the
receiver likes having their nipples licked, go
for it!

Sex Position: Pearly

Gates

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Benefits: Great for G-spot stimulation.

Technique: The giver lies on their back. The

receiver can straddle them in a reverse
cowgirl position before carefully leaning
backward until their back is on their partner's
chest.

Hot tip: The giver can reach around and play

with the receiver's nipples or clitoris. (The
receiver can also use a vibrator in this
position.)

Sex Position: The Socket

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Benefits: “This looks like it's a nice position

to fantasize a little and get a new view of
your partner’s behind,” says Kerner. “It's a
chance to get absorbed in the sensations.”

Technique: From reverse cowgirl, the

receiving partner bends all the way forward,
extending their legs all the way back. They
should be supporting their body by resting on
their elbows, as if they’re holding a plank.

Hot tip: In this position, a vulva-owning

receiver can easily touch their clitoris while
being penetrated. And if the two of you are
into spanking, have at it.

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Sex Position: Happy Baby

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Benefits: This position works for both vaginal

and anal penetration—and it’s perfect for G-
spot stimulation. It’s also a more comfortable
option for receivers with lower back pain.

Technique: The receiving partner assumes

the “happy baby” pose, a yoga position where
you lie on your back, bend your knees into
your chest, grip the outer edges of your feet,
and roll side to side like, well, a happy baby.
In this case, instead of rolling around, the
receiver stays put so the penetrating partner
can enter them from a kneeling position.

Also try: Tweaking your angles by sliding a

sex pillow underneath the receiving partner's
hips.

Hot tip: If the receiver doesn’t have much

flexibility or balance, the giver can help hold
their legs up and apart.

Sex Position: Standing O

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Benefits: Ideal position for all things

cunnilingus and any forms of vulva or vaginal
stimulation you want to throw in: clit
sucking, rubbing, digital penetration, and G-
spot stroking.

Technique: The giving partner should be on

their knees, with the receiving partner
standing upright. The receiver should drape
one of their legs around the giver’s shoulders
—then, let the eating out begin!

Hot tip: Ideally, the receiving partner should

have their hands above their head. This can
be accomplished by using some BDSM
restraints. If restraints aren’t their thing, see if
you can find an anchored bar or beam for
them to grasp.

Sex Position: The Little

Dipper

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Benefits: “A great position that allows for

clitoral stimulation with both your mouth and
fingers,” says Kerner.

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