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11 Sex Positions To Try When You're Tired Of The Classics
Spice it up.
While classic sex positions are classic for a reason, there may come a time when you suddenly feel ready to switch things up. Instead of immediately going for missionary or doggy style, you and your partner can skip the go-to moves and dive into something a little more interesting.
Even if it’s just a slight tweak to a classic — think reverse cowgirl instead of cowgirl — adding new sex positions to your repertoire is an easy way to break out of a sexual comfort zone, have more fun, and add some spice back into your relationship.
According to Rachel Needle, Psy.D., licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist, when you’re first with a new partner, it’s not uncommon to choose a few go-to sex positions and then turn to them every time you have sex. It’s often a classic move, like missionary or doggy, since both work like a charm.
To have more fun, make a pact with your partner to try a new pose every night for a week. Another option? To mix a few new ones in with your usuals. By branching out, you’ll remind yourself that there’s a whole world of moves and poses out there just waiting to be explored. Here are 11 positions to try the next time you’re bored.
1X Marks The Spot
How to do it:
Instead of getting into bed and assuming your beloved missionary pose, move closer to the edge of the bed, lift your legs, and rest them on your partner’s shoulders. Cross your legs at your ankles or knees.
Why it's anything but boring:
First of all, the views are everything. Second, it allows you to get better penetration than you might be used to in regular missionary. It’s a simple way to switch things up, but one that truly makes an impact.
2One Person On Top
How to do it:
As your partner leans back against the wall or headboard, you face them and straddle their hips. They maintain a bend in their knees, partially to help support you and partially to get the right angle.
Why it's anything but boring:
This move is great for deep penetration, and it also feels just different enough to add a little sizzle back into your sex life — all without turning yourself into a pretzel.
3Doggy Style With Vibe
How to do it:
Go for the tried-and-true doggy style, but add your favorite sex toy into the mix. You can control it or let your partner take the wheel.
Why it's anything but boring:
The moment you pull out a sex toy, any sense of boredom will fly out the window. Whether you play around with a vibrator, handcuffs, or dildo, it automatically takes your night up a notch. Experiment and take turns using it.
4Three-Legged Dog
How to do it:
While both of you stand and face each other, lift up one leg and hook it over your partner’s arm — or ask them to hang onto it.
Why it's anything but boring:
There’s something about a standing position that feels extra steamy, especially since it allows you to take it outside the bedroom. This move could be fun in the kitchen, the living room — you name it.
5Doggy Oral
How to do it:
Get on your hands and knees, as if you’re getting into the doggy style position. Have your partner kneel in front of you. Give them oral sex from there.
Why it's anything but boring:
This is a fun position that puts a fresh spin on oral sex, which often involves one partner sitting down or getting into 69. Although it's not likely your SO will ever turn down oral in any of these positions, this one will definitely spice things up.
6Reverse Cowgirl
How to do it: With your partner laying flat on their back, straddle them, while facing away, lowering yourself onto their penis. From here, you can either sit upright or lean forward, making yourself parallel to their body while riding them.
Why it's anything but boring: There's not an ounce of boring in this position for three reasons. For you, you get both clitoral and vaginal stimulation in this position. For your partner, they get to enjoy the gorgeous view of your butt. It's one of those positions that makes everyone happy — and, most importantly, not bored.
7Advanced Crab Walk
How to do it:
For this one, both you and your partner should get into the crab position and face each other. Next, interlock your legs and lift your hips. For a more advanced move, you can stay seated and put your legs on their shoulder.
Why it's anything but boring:
This position is tricky! Half the fun of this position is figuring out how to do it. The other half is actually enjoying it.
8Weak In The Knees
How to do it:
With your partner lying down on their back, straddle their face. You can do this one facing in either direction; it's your call.
Why it's anything but boring:
Since this particular position involves some good ol' fashioned face-sitting, it’s about as unboring as it gets.
9Bent Over
How to do it:
With your legs slightly apart, bend over while your partner enters you from behind. For extra support, do it near a wall.
Why it's anything but boring:
Again, standing positions are an exciting way to switch things up, especially if you’re looking for a quickie. One thing you won’t be is bored.
10The Splitter
How to do it:
Start in missionary. Your partner will sit back on their heels as you put one leg on their shoulder.
Why it's anything but boring:
This position is hot, hot, hot. Not only is there some really deep penetration going on, but there's a dominating aspect to it.
11The Cross
How to do it:
While your partner lies on their side, you should recline perpendicular to them with your knees over their hips.
Why it's anything but boring:
This is another fun way to spice up missionary by going in on an angle — literally. Sometimes the simplest switch is all you need to spice things up.
Additional reporting by Carolyn Steber.
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