The Top Sex Positions You Need To Try This Year

In the wonderful world of sex and sex positions, there’s getting down and then there’s getting down. For connoisseurs of a good sensual romp — we’re talking about our true believers, scholars and geeks when it comes to sex and sexuality — there’s always a sexy new position, a new sensation or experience to try out with your partners for any occasion (some new sex toys can mix things up too). There’s plenty of ways to make sure that no two nights in are exactly the same, whether you’re playing solo, with a partner or with more than one partner.

Don’t get us wrong; we’re always down for a casual quickie or some moderately augmented missionary to give a quick O, but why not branch out and take things to a whole new level? After all, your sex life is a living, breathing and evolving thing that deserves a bit of TLC to keep you and your partner(s) entertained and satisfied through the years. Sometimes all it takes is a brand-spanking-new position to get the party started and to reignite some important conversations about what feels best in the act. (It’s okay if those things change or if you just want to test something out!) Speaking of spankings, you can throw one of those in for good measure too. You know, if that’s what you’re into.

We also know you’re busy and you don’t want to waste that precious alone time researching impossible pretzel-like contortions to try out (though workout recovery can double as sex recovery if your back is paying for your creativity and ambition in the bedroom).

To help, we’ve compiled 69 fun positions we think you should try ASAP (along with some sweet and guaranteed-to-please) to inject some more creativity into your sex life. Ironically, good old-fashioned 69 isn’t on this list — but we’ve got a separate run-down of different ways to 69, too.

So here you go: the best sex positions to try out this year! Be safe, be smart and have fun!

Modified coital-alignment technique

The pressure and friction of Coital Alignment Technique (CAT) positions elevate of elevate being face-to-face with your partner beyond missionary. The receiving 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.

Pushing Tush

Butt-lovers rejoice! A move that helps both the penetrating and receiving 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 receiving 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 receiving partners legs and it also gives access to other erogenous zones down the legs and feet, for folks who are into that.

Seated Scissors

Getting your penetrate 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 receiving 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!

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 accommodate 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.

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 receiving — but not a requirement necessarily! As long as the partner receiving 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 (Click here to shop) will be your best friend here.

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.

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.

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.

The G-whiz

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

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.

Scissors

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