If you're feeling like your sex life is starting to get a little boring, or even if you just want to mix things up and try something new, experimenting with different sex positions is a great way to add some excitement and variety to your bedroom activities. And trying new sex positions can lead to increased pleasure and intimacy. Here are 10 different positions to add some variety to your sex life.
1. The Bended Knee
In the Bended Knee position, the woman lies on her back with one leg stretched out flat on the bed and the other bent at the knee. The man kneels in front of her, straddling her stretched out leg and holding her bent knee. This position allows for deep penetration, and the angle can provide unique sensations.
2. The Seated Wheelbarrow
This position allows for deep penetration and a great view of your partner's body. The woman leans over the edge of a chair or bed, her hands on the ground, while the man sits on the edge of a bed or kneels between his partner’s legs behind her, holding her thighs for support. This position can be a bit of a workout for both partners as the weight is on the woman’s wrists and arms, with support from her partner holding her lower body, so make sure you're both up for the challenge.
3. The T-Square
In the T-Square position, the woman lies on her back at the edge of the bed, and the man stands or kneels on the floor. The woman then places one leg on the man's shoulder, creating a T shape. This position allows for deep penetration and the potential for G-spot stimulation.
4. The Stand and Deliver
This position is perfect for couples who want to try something a little more adventurous. The woman leans against a wall or sturdy piece of furniture, and the man enters from behind. Just make sure you have a sturdy piece of furniture or wall to lean against for support.
5. The Magic Mountain
This position is all about feeling connected and intimate with your partner. Both partners bend their knees, placing their feet on the bed or ground, keeping their weight in their hands or forearms. Then, both partners come together, mirroring the other’s shape for some deep penetration and delicious visuals. Make eye contact, take your time to really savor the moment, and enjoy each other's company.
6. The Pretzel Dip
This position can be a bit tricky to get into, but once you're there, it can be incredibly pleasurable. The woman lies on her right side, and the man kneels, straddling her right leg while she bends her left leg around his waist. Or, if you prefer the other direction – reverse it. Take your time and communicate with your partner to make sure you're both comfortable with the angle and depth of penetration.
7. The Sideways Straddle
This position is all about exploring new angles and sensations. The man lies on his back while the woman straddles one of his knees, turned away from him, then lowers herself onto him. While a complicated position to initially get into, it allows for grinding and rubbing of the clitoris with deep penetration. Don't be afraid to experiment and try different movements to find what feels best for you.
8. The G-Whiz
This position is specifically designed to target the G-Spot. The woman lies on her back with her legs raised and bent, and the man kneels in front of her, then enters her. Experiment with different angles and movements to find what works best for you. This one is specifically known as a sex position to make a woman squirt.
9. The Splitting Bamboo
This position can help to deepen your sense of trust and intimacy with your partner. The woman lies on her back with one leg raised and the other leg flat on the bed. The man straddles her leg, lying flat, the raised leg leaving against his shoulder or chest, and enters her. Take your time and communicate openly to make sure you're both comfortable.
10. The Corkscrew
This position is a fun twist on the classic missionary position. The woman lies on her side while the man kneels and straddles her bottom leg, entering her from a semi-side position. She can hook her top leg around his waist. This allows for a unique angle of penetration and the potential for clitoral stimulation.
Before you dive into trying out these new sex positions with your partner, it's important to make sure that you have a strong foundation of communication and consent. Discuss your boundaries and desires, ensure mutual comfort and safety, and provide feedback and adjustments as needed. Remember, experimenting can be a fun and exciting way to explore your sexuality with your partner, but it's important to always prioritize communication, consent, and mutual comfort and safety.
Ways to increase pleasure in any sex position
Position is just the starting point. A few simple additions can deepen sensation, improve comfort, and make it easier for both of you to fully relax into what you're feeling.
Use a doctor-recommended vibrator
Add continuous arousal to any sex position by using a vibrator during sex. Not just any vibrator, though. Try vibrators that are versatile, bendable, allow you to customize and adjust settings as you go (especially if you're exploring new positions), and it never hurts to use one that doctors recommend for increasing arousal, like Tenuto 2, Legato, or Poco.
Tenuto 2 is a wearable that arouses both partners at the same time during sex - hands-free. Legato is a wide vulva vibrating ring that sits on the outside of the vulva, arousing the entire vulva while a partner penetrates - this one is specifically beneficial for menopausal women who need a little extra arousal to keep going. Poco is a compact, bendable vibrator that is easy to arouse the G-spot, clitoris, or nipples in the heat of the moment without missing a beat. All are FDA-registered and doctor-designed - and because they're FSA/HSA eligible, better sex is a pre-tax expense. You're welcome.
Try a sex pillow or wedge
A sex pillow or wedge under her hips in missionary or T-Square tilts her pelvis upward, shifting the angle of penetration toward the G-spot without either of you having to hold the position manually. For positions like The Splitting Bamboo or The Bended Knee, propping her lower back can take physical strain out of the equation entirely, which can be a real mood killer. For anyone with limited mobility or joint discomfort, pillows and wedges are also a practical way to make positions accessible that might otherwise feel out of reach - a small adjustment that opens up a lot.
Add lubrication
More lubrication makes every position more comfortable and more pleasurable - especially if you are menopausal, postpartum, or taking any medications that might contribute to vaginal dryness. A water-based lubricant is safe for the vagina and compatible with silicone vibrators. However, if you're menopausal or experiencing severe dryness, a lubricant for vaginal dryness might be better suited.
Slow down and breathe
Deeper breathing - rather than shallow or held breath - keeps sensation circulating through the body and helps you feel pleasure. In sex positions designed for depth and pressure, like The T-Square or The Stand and Deliver, consciously slowing down and breathing together is often the difference between a position that builds intensity and one that is uncomfortable or disconnected.
Stretch before you start
Some sex positions are more demanding of your body than others - particularly anything that involves raised legs, deep hip flexion, or sustained kneeling. A gentle hip flexor stretch, a seated hamstring stretch, or a few slow spinal rotations loosen the muscles that most positions rely on heavily. This matters more as you get older - not because new positions become off-limits, but because a body that's been warmed up responds better and is far less likely to pull something at an inconvenient moment.
Takeaway
Trying out new sex positions is an excellent way to strengthen your emotional bond, boost your sexual satisfaction, and keep your relationship fresh and exciting. If you're keen to build on that, try a bendable, award-winning couple's vibrator to use during sex, which adds continuous arousal to whichever position you choose - giving you both more arousal, sensation, and special moments to share. So why not give it a try and see what new heights of pleasure and intimacy you can reach together?
