69 Sex Positions You Need to Put on Your Bucket List Immediately

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Modified coital-alignment technique

The pressure and friction of Coital Alignment Technique (CAT) positions elevate being face-to-face with your partner beyond missionary. The recieving partner lays back and the penetrating partner enters from above, offering the benefit of getting some grinding clitoral stimulation along with some internal stimulation that you can control with shallow or deeper thrusts. 

Doggy Style

Doggy is classic for a reason! Bestial and intense, there are a lot of modifications to give the giver and reciever something they’ll enjoy. Entry from behind and the openness of the hips give a good shot at G-spot penetration and the penetrating partner standing or kneeling has hands-free to roam, grope and grip to your heart’s content. 

Pushing Tush

Butt-lovers rejoice! A move that helps both the penetrating and recieving partner play around with the back door, particularly if your partner has expressed interest in playing around with anal penetration in a less-intimidating way. For added fun, you can add some toys (a good lube is your best friend here!) for something extra powerful. 

The Butterfly

Another way to modify missionary with a bit more power, the Butterfly sex position involves having the recieving partner lay back on a slightly elevated surface (bed, table, countertop, go off!) tilting their hips upward and offering cervical stimulation and free hands for clitoral activities. 

Countertop

For that sweeping-off-the-countertop (or desk) hot sex moment that you’ve totally fantasized about, this position can utilize just about any flat surface that is the right height for your penetrating partner. Take turns controlling the depth of penetration (the receiving partner can adjust their legs at their partners shoulders as well) and you’ll both be seeing stars. 

Happy scissors

Another one that is excellent for any flat surface, the sweet, wide-open energy of this position is totally erotic. Again, the penetrating partner can adjust depth depending on how they support the recieving partners legs and it also gives access to other erogenous zones down the legs and feet, for folks who are into that. 

Uncloak the Clitoris

You’re never too cool for hand stuff. This is your periodic reminder that the vast majority of people with vulvas can’t orgasm from penetration alone (which is totally cool and fine — and orgasm isn’t the point of good sex anyway!) buhuhut if you are looking to help your partner get off, keeping your hands free to give their clitoris some love is an expert move.

The clit is a super sensitive part of the body with more than 8,000 nerve endings in the tip alone, so giving it some gentle — lubricated, ideally! — swirls, circles and strokes (just ask what your partner likes best) is the easiest way to up your game as a lover.

Rocking Horse

A fave for G-spot stimulation and intimate eye-contact, the Rocking Horse lets you sit between your penetrating partners legs, with your legs just short of wrapped around them (but you can modify for that if you want to go full Koala!) and you both rock into eachother. There’s a lot of room to control the depth of penetration while also holding your partner super close.

Seated Scissors

Getting your penetratee partner eon top is a great way to give them a boost of control (and to give the penetrating partner a hell of a view). In this position, the partner recieving can straddle the penetrating partner with one leg between his and one outside his hip, allowing some extra angles and creative ranges of motion while also giving some additional grinding options for clitoral stimulation. Score! 

Baring the Scepter

If you don’t have a cool penis ring on hand, never fear! This is the organic way to get that same intense reaction for partners with penises. Simply form a ring with your thumb and forefinger around the base of the penis, pull down so the skin of the shaft is taught and enjoy the increased sensitivity and sensations that follow.If you can keep your hand there during intercourse, it’s a sure way to level-up penetrative sex. 

Spooning

Lazy lovers, we see you and hear you. Particularly on lazy mornings, there’s few things that hit like a morning tussle with your partner. Spooning (yes, like the cuddling position) can easily become a Top 10 favorite sex position too when your penetrating partner steps up into the big spoon role and enters the partner being penetrated from behind. Hands remain free for touch and clitoral stimulation and mouth remains free for kisses and dirty talk. 

And, best of all, when you’re all done there’s not much else to do but snuggle up and fall back to sleep for a few. (But, like, please pee after sex.) 

Hands Behind Ankles

Entering into the kinky portion of our list, this is a position that you’ll want a comfortable pair of cuffs, a good deal of flexibility and some pre-game discussion: make sure the partner being cuffed is comfortable, you’ve sorted out safe words (a red, yellow, green stoplight system is cool but stopping when you hear “stop” is always a good place to start, NGL) and that you’ve got some cozy aftercare planned. 

Now on to the position: Sort of a Yoga meets hogtie move (unless you get a set up of cuffs that accomodate ankles, I suppose), you’ll want to have the partner being penetrated/cuffed lie down with their belly to the floor and bend their legs up. Reaching back for their feet, attach the cuffs around the wrists so they sit behind their ankles. With a little careful maneuvering, have the penetrating partner slide in between your back and ankles. (Or, when in doubt, bust out a toy!) With the penetrated partner’s hips open, the stretch also brings a bit of extra blood to your pelvis allowing for a highly stimulating experience.

Self Loving (On Your Knees)

Whether you’re flying solo or are showing your partner some of what you like, a solid go-to masturbation position (like grinding on a firm pillow or a toy) can be an excellent way to heighten pleasure. Straddling said pillow (or your lover’s thigh, go off), this position is great for people with vulvas to get the friction they really want.

The Kinky Missionary

Maybe one of the first positions you’d think to try when breaking out the restraints, this is your standard missionary sex with some added bondage. You’ll want to restrain your partner to a bed (check under-mattress restraint sets or headboard-friendly cuffs if you’re looking for beginner-friendly gear) and approach missionary as you normally would. 

There are plenty of ways to embrace the power play here, so take some time to talk to one another about what would feel the most exciting (and don’t hesitate to troubleshoot and adjust as you go, especially if its your first time adding this kind of play to your sex life!) 

Queening in Bondage

You may know this position by its other less SFW name — “face sitting” — but Queening is when a partner recieves oral stimulation while resting on or above your partner’s mouth. Adding restraint play to this is yet another way to up the sensation and intensity of the scene/sexual encounter, allowing the receiving partner to really own the power of the pose (as pictured here) or offering an equally sexy subversion if you switch places. 

.your weight can mostly held by your knees and thighs, so don’t get too wound up about “crushing” your partner — just make sure they feel comfortable communicating how much pressure is good from you on top!

Standing Room Only

Standing sex positions can be an incredibly hot way to change things up if you and your partner find yourself in the same old positions time and time again. It feels intuitive for the partner who wants to be cuffed to also be partner recieving — but not a requirement necessarily! As long as the partner recieving can adjust their leg (slung around the waist, butt or thigh is a good place to start — but the un-cuffed partner should help support to get the optimal angle).

Just check in and make sure restraints aren’t too tight and that you switch things up when and if your cuffed partner gets tired (it happens!). Also: A solid pair of over the door cuffs (these from Unbound are comfy and cute!) will be your best friend here. 

Standing Up Full-Frontal

Something that almost always seems like a better idea in theory? Shower sex. It’s ideal for early morning quickies and keeping things clean but depending on the shape of your shower and tub and the tendancy for people to walk in while you’re trying to use the bathroom (oops) can sometimes throw you for a loop. But if you lock your door, schedule some quiet time, I promise it is do-able. 

One position is ideal if you have a bench or a wider rim of your tub — have the penatrating partner keep both legs on the ground (they do need to keep their balance game together here!) while the partner being penetrated takes them from the front, lifting one leg up to wrap around their partner or to rest on the side of the tub. Just add water.

Soap ‘n Grope

Shower sex is meant to be a hands-on activity, clearly — so this 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. Easily making it the dirtiest way to have good, clean fun.

Side Rear-Entry

Any pregnant woman will appreciate this relaxing way to have a roll in the hay. It’s also just one of the snuggliest positions around for all kinds of bodies — and excellent for morning sex. Have the penetrating partner enter from behind and snuggle up close with your knees touching, with hands free you can hold one another or play with other erogenous areas along the way.

Queen Takes King

Using your favorite chair (or any available surface), straddle the penetrating partner’s lap and have them enter you where it feels comfortable — with feet planted on the ground you can rotate, bounce, grind to your heart’s content.

A Lazy Grind

You don’t need to work hard to feel amazing in bed. Sitting with your heads opposite one another, you can straddle one another’s legs for some penetration or any other kind of rubbing.

Backseat driver

Fooling around in the car… it’s like high school all over again — just don’t get caught!

Belt bondage

A secure seatbelt makes the perfect handcuff prop when going at it in the car.

Seated rear entry

The most subtle of car-sex moves for when you really don’t want to get caught.

Yab-yum with a twist

This traditional tantric sex move works great in the front seat of the car.

Trunk space

For in-the-car doggy style or anal, this position goes both ways.

Over the hump

An interpretation of doggy style for one? Yes, please!

Superstar

This may be the hottest self-lovin’ moment you’ve ever shared with yourself.

The solo snake

Ideal for getting hot, hot, hot as you grind against a hand or a vibrating toy.

Layer cake

This intimate grinding move allows for maximum clitoral stimulation.

The reverse slither

A whole new way to take it from behind — with plenty of opportunities to stimulate the breasts and clit.

Stacked snakes

Grinding against a toy or hand makes a female orgasm almost guaranteed.

The splitting of bamboo

Classic tantra meets modified missionary with blindfolds to make things even hotter.

The private dancer

For that ultra-sexy lap dance you’ve always wanted to give.

X marks the spot

Kinky spread-eagle sex makes for a triple-X finish.

Rock ‘n’ roll

The blindfolds used in this woman-on-top move will remove every last inhibition.

Cowgirl or cowboy

Recommended for the anal first-timer, since the top partner controls the depth of penetration.

Opening up

Mixing things up keeps “me time” interesting.

Doggy-style

A classic anal move made even more pleasurable with lots and lots of lube.

Face to face

This steamy move offers extra intimacy during the act and can be adapted for anal sex.  

Missionary with a twist

Yet another way to kick missionary up a notch — make it anal.

On the stomach

A relaxing position for better penetration.

Spooning with a twist

Traditional spooning makes for a great backdoor move, leaving the breasts and clitoris open for play.

The circus freak

You’ll need some flexibility to master this position, which is more freaky than it sounds.

Froggie-style

When doggy-style gets old, froggie-style will keep things spicy in bed.

Lap dance

A sexy and fairly simple way to get both partners turned on fast.

The yogi

Otherwise known as upside-down doggy-style, you might want to practice this one a few times. (Wink!)

Inverted missionary

Further proof that missionary can still be sexy and interesting with a reverse cowgirl on top.

The cowpoke

For those hot-and-heavy bedroom moments when you’re in the mood to ride.

The BBQ quickie

Sneak off to a private place and pull up your skirt for this summer-friendly sex move.

The lounging lioness

Poolside pleasure for two, coming right up.

The pouncing panther

OK, so it’s just doggy style, but location is everything.

The teddy bear

This romantic and intimate position will heat things up on a hot summer afternoon.

Closed for business

Getting oral with your legs closed turns arousal up to 11.

In high heels

A common fantasy comes to life in this hotter-than-hot standing move.

The drop box

Considered one of the best positions for the female orgasm (and your partner will probably enjoy it too).

The G-whiz

Either variation of this position allows for maximum stimulation below the belt.

The Tilt-a-Whirl

With the right rhythm and balance, this G-spot-friendly position will have you seeing stars in the best way possible.

Beach-safe doggy-style

An easy way to get it on on the beach without getting sand in those crevices.

In the water

A super-sexy sex on-the-beach move, because no one knows what’s going on below the surface.

On a beach ball

That bouncy beach sex prop you never knew you needed.

Reverse cowgirl

From the bedroom to the beach, the reverse cowgirl position translates perfectly.

Standing up

Beach sex 101: Pull your swimsuit to the side and get busy.

Under a blanket

Keeping beach sex under wraps can be even hotter (just try and wait until the beach clears out for the day).

Field goal

This football-themed position is sure to score you points in bed.

Fumble

The one time when fumbling in the end zone is actually a good thing.

Wide receiver

Make like a wide receiver and let him be the one to score the points this round.

Bend over, Baby

This shallow-penetration position makes a smaller penis feel just right.

Scissors

Scissors works best for the guy packing a big gun, and the friction keeps things hot for the female partner too.