Best Sex Positions

Deep Impact

One partner lies back with their legs raised onto the other's shoulders. The angle is intense, so take it slowly and keep talking.

Piledriver

One partner lies back with hips raised and legs over their head while the other squats above. Strenuous and only for the flexible, it is a brief adventure rather than a staple.

Pretzel

Also known as Pretzel Dip

One partner lies on their side while the other kneels astride their lower leg and wraps the upper one around their waist. Intertwined and face to face.

Spread Eagle

A variation on the face-to-face classic in which the partner underneath spreads their legs wide. Simple and open, with plenty of body contact.

Amazon

One partner lies back with knees drawn up to the chest while the other squats over them and takes control. A role-reversal position that rewards strong legs.

Lap Dance

One partner sits on a sturdy chair while the other sits on their lap, facing away. Playful and teasing, it borrows its mood from the dance it is named after.

Scissoring

Also known as Tribbing

Partners interlock their legs like an open pair of scissors and press their bodies together. Friction, rhythm and closeness, popular with women who love women.

Face Sitting

Also known as Queening

One partner lies back while the other kneels over their face for oral pleasure. The partner on top controls pressure and movement throughout.

Bridge

One partner arches up into a bridge, supported on hands and feet, while the other kneels astride them. Highly athletic and short-lived, but memorable.

Wheelbarrow

One partner supports themselves on their hands while the standing partner holds their legs at the hips. Acrobatic and challenging, it is best treated as a playful experiment.

Standing Carry

Also known as Stand and Carry

One partner lifts and holds the other, who wraps their legs around their waist. Dramatic and athletic, it calls for strength, balance and a wall close by.

Standing Doggy

One partner bends forward with their hands on a wall, table or bed while the other stands behind. A spontaneous position that works almost anywhere with a sturdy surface.

Prone Bone

Also known as Lazy Dog

The receiving partner lies flat on their front while the other lies on top of them from behind. Snug, close and surprisingly relaxing.

Butterfly

One partner lies on the edge of the bed with hips raised while the other stands. The raised angle makes it a favourite for anyone who wants something more intense.

Lotus

Also known as Yab-Yum

One partner sits cross-legged while the other sits in their lap, legs wrapped around their waist. Slow, deeply intimate and perfect for breathing together.

69

Also known as Sixty-Nine

Partners lie head to toe so each can pleasure the other with their mouth at the same time. Mutual and playful, and easiest when lying side by side.

Spooning

Also known as Side by Side

Both partners lie on their sides, one curled behind the other. Relaxed, close and low-effort, spooning is ideal for slow mornings and tired evenings.

Reverse Cowgirl

Also known as Reverse Rider

Like the classic on-top position, but facing the other way. The partner on top keeps control of the rhythm while trying a new angle and a new view.

Cowgirl

Also known as Rider

One partner lies back while the other kneels astride them and sets the pace. The partner on top controls speed, depth and angle, which makes it a favourite for confidence and comfort.

Doggy Style

Also known as From Behind

One partner kneels on all fours while the other kneels behind them. A popular, energetic position that leaves hands free and is easy to adjust for comfort.

Missionary

Also known as Face to Face

The classic face-to-face position: one partner lies back while the other lies on top, supported on their arms. Simple, close and full of eye contact, it suits almost everyone.