If you've been sticking to the same two or three positions in the bedroom, it's time to switch things up. Sure, it's nice to know which position is guaranteed to get you off, but where's the novelty in that? Trying out new sex positions can bring excitement into the bedroom and help you to experience new types of pleasure β and maybe even new types of orgasms.
How to do it: Both partners get on their hands and knees, with their butts facing each other. The penetrating partner gets their arms in push-up position and lifts their legs off the ground and inserts their penis or strap-on. The helicopter position isn't for everyone, as it certainly requires some athletic ability.
How to do it: Both partners assume missionary position β however, the partner being penetrated should have a pillow or wedge under their butt. This helps angle the pelvis upwards, allowing for more pelvis-to-pelvis touching. When done correctly, this missionary variation and range of motion ensures that there's a lot of attention given to the clitoris , says Padjen, which is crucial for orgasm for many people with vaginas.
How to do it: The penetrating partner lies on their back, bending their knees. The receiving partner gets on top, kneeling, and then holds onto their partner's knees while mounting their penis or strap-on. Similar to the cowgirl position , the kneeling amazon gives the partner on top the reigns. How to do it: The penetrating partner lies on their back, with their knees bent up to their chest. The partner being penetrated faces their partner and then squats down to mount the penis or strap-on whether vaginally or anally.
Like the kneeling amazon position , this offers the partner on top plenty of control. However, it requires more strength and stamina because of the squatting position, says Padjen. If the partner on top gets tired, switch into kneeling amazon. The receiving partner mounts while kneeling, facing away, reverse cowgirl style. The amazon position is already unique, but this variation really switches things up and allows for a unique angle of entry.
