According to the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behaviour, the more moves women try out during sex, the more likely they are to climax. But what if you don’t have too many moves in your sexual repertoire? We’ve taken your favourite tried-and-true sex positions, and given them a sexy twist, so give your sexual wellbeing a new lease of life!
Missionary
There are three variations that can give this classic move some much-needed spicing up:
1. Clitty CAT: Wellness expert Nicole Yorio Jurick explains, ‘Technically called the coital alignment technique (CAT), this move maximizes clitoral contact. In fact, women who were unable to O in regular missionary were 56% more likely to climax using CAT, finds the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. Have your guy scoot two inches up from standard missionary, and wrap your legs around his thighs Rock in a forward-and-back motion as you press your pelvis up against his while he presses down against yours.’
2. Knee Hugger: ‘Lie on your back and draw your knees into your chest,’ Yorio Jurick instructs. ‘Your partner should kneel, facing you, and hold your knees together for maximum tightness. Plus, this position forces him to thrust at a slower speed, so he’ll last way longer.’
3. The Leg Press: According to Dana B. Myers, founder of BootyParlor.com and author of The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover, this is the standard missionary position with a lift. Hug his neck with your feet, or press into his chest. This enables your partner to penetrate you more deeply, and the added leverage will put you at the ideal angle for him to hit your G-spot.
Girl On Top
If you like to take control in the bedroom but are running out of ideas, try these variations when you’re next on top:
1. Reverse Cowgirl: Ian Kerner, PhD, author of Sex Recharge, advises spinning around so that you are facing your partner’s feet. That way, you have the freedom to let your fingers wander to your hot spot…or his…and you can also get some serious G-spot stimulation.
2. The Catcher: Yorio Jurick recommends, ‘Instead of kneeling on top of him, straddle him in a squat position with your feet flat on the bed or floor… He’ll enjoy the view, and you’ll be in better control to hit your G-spot.’
3. Easy Glider: Press your body against your partner’s so that your legs are fully extended, and then glide back and forth slowly, says Sonia Borg PhD, author of Marathon Sex. Rubbing massage oil over both of your chests during foreplay can make the fun more slippery.
Doggie Style
While this move is great on its own, there are variations you can try to spice things up:
1. Love Seat: ‘With your partner seated on a chair or against the headboard, kneel down onto him so that your back is touching his chest,’ Yorio Jurick directs. ‘Alternate between moving up and down and rocking forward and back to maximize the sensations for both of you.’
2. Thigh Master: Yorio Jurick instructs, ‘Have your guy lie on his back and bend his knees to his chest. Lower yourself onto him, using the back of his thighs as a seat and his feet (pressed against your shoulders) as a backrest Extend your arms back so he can hold your wrists for balance. It sounds Cirque du Soleil but he’ll go extra deep, while your cervix is stimulated.’
3. Downward Dog: ‘Take basic doggie out of bed,’ Yorio Jurick enthuses. ‘Bend forward and place your hands on a shower wall sturdy mirror, or piece of furniture for support as he enters you from behind. The standing position frees up his hands, so he can reach around and give you manual pleasure in multiple spots.’