Have you ever consumed media and articles about complicated, back-breaking sex positions, only to find that they don’t work for you or your partner? At these moments, we may realize the great thing about returning to the basics – a more straightforward yet intimate way to keep our sex lives satisfied. So, here are the best basic sexual positions to do at any time to help you reach pleasure. Whether you want to go back to the basics or explore easy sex positions for beginners, we got you covered!
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Missionary Position
The missionary position remains a classic sex position in the book. It has all the elements you could want in a sex position – full skin-to-skin, deep penetration, g-spot stimulation, and eye-to-eye contact. Missionary’s easily one of the most intimate sex positions out there.
On a deeper note, being in missionary opens a lot of room for exploration. You are free to experiment with the speed and depth of movements to enhance each sensation, which makes this one of the best sex positions for beginners.
How To Do It
- One partner lies flat on their back, and the other climbs on top, coming face to face with you.
- Your penetrating partner enters from there.
- They start with slow, shallow thrusts until you are ready to take more.
- They can increase the speed of their thrusts and go for deeper penetration.
- Optionally, if you want to take this sex position up a notch, try the coital alignment technique. This is a simple technique wherein the penetrating partner shifts the focus from thrusts to moving their pelvic area deeper to rub up and down your partner’s clitoris.
Cowgirl
No one out there says no to the cowgirl position. Cowgirl shines a light on the receiving partner’s pleasure as they control each movement and intensity level. It’s especially great for in-between sex positions when the receiving partner wants extra pleasure while the penetrating partner takes a break while continuing to receive pleasure.
Women consider Cowgirl an all-time favorite position because of how empowering it makes them feel. Your receiving partner controls the reins over clitoral stimulation and penetrating movement, which leads to a higher chance of reaching orgasm.
How To Do It
- The penetrating partner lies down with their legs spread out while the receiving partner straddles you and climbs on top.
- Place your knees on either side of your partner’s waist.
- Lean forward and then reach behind you to grab your partner’s penis or strap-on.
- Guide it inside you and sit back down.
- Ride your partner by moving your hips front and back in small movements. Find a good rhythm, and start to dig your hips deeper.
- You know you’re doing it right when you feel pleasurable sensations with every movement.
Spooning
Spooning is the way to go if you’re looking for an intimate position that is the opposite of dull. As much as this position is known to be a go-to, one of the lazy sex positions, it still can be one of the hottest and sexy positions perfect for any mood that gives the bottom partner a deeper penetration, thus more pleasure.
Spooning is incredibly versatile in movement; you can do slow and shallow thrusts for passionate sex or go for faster and more intense thrusts, using your partner’s body for more leverage. And when’s the best time for it, you might ask? Spooning is a great position to do for morning sex, but it’s perfect for any time of the day as well.
How To Do It
- Both partners lie on their sides in the same direction. Imagine two spoons nestled in your utensil drawer.
- The receiver or partner-in-front bends their top leg in front of them to allow easy access and for deeper penetration.
- Your penetrating partner or the big spoon inserts their penis or strap on from behind you.
- They grind their hips upward and downward, feeling each sensation. Continue with the movement that feels best and stay with it.
- Use your free hand to stimulate your partner’s breast or reach down to give their clitoris some love.
Doggy Style
With doggy style, it is one of the best sex positions for beginners to learn to enjoy sex. It’s a position that allows you to take the pressure off and be free to feel each sensation. The number one thing that couples love about doggy is that it offers plenty of room for stimulating multiple erogenous zones simultaneously. You and your partner are in a hands-free position ideal for stimulating your breasts and clitoris.
If you’re looking to switch things up in doggy, a power play side comes with the position. Try hair pulling, light BDSM with your arms tied or legs wrapped up, and enjoy the no holds barred technique to deep penetration.
How To Do It
- On the edge of the bed, your receiving partner kneels on all fours. Meanwhile, the penetrating partner stands close to the edge of the bed behind you.
- They enter from there and grab your waist.
- They thrust in and out of you repeatedly as you bounce your hips front and back for deeper thrusts.
- Continue thrusting in and out and stay in this position for as long as you want.
- If the receiver feels tired of being on their hands, they may lower down to bend their elbows or rest their shoulders entirely on the bed.
Lying Doggy Style (Prone)
One of the best sex positions for beginners to do when you want to receive maximum pleasure while putting in little to no effort is lying doggy. It’s a position that can reach rougher sex territory but is still considered beginner-friendly because of how simple it is to get into.
Pro Tip: Try lying doggy for nights when you feel lazy but horny and receive good sex. Yes, you can get that all from one position.
The receiving partner is in a comfortable position lying on their stomach, and the penetrating partner is free to lay on top or prop up in half kneeling position to control the intensity of their thrusts. A certified sex therapist says that with the legs close together, this position will create a tighter entry point and increase the sensations from the penis thrusting in and out.
How To Do It
- The receiving partner lies on their stomach and rests their head on their hands.
- Optionally, you can place a pillow underneath your hips to lift your pelvis upwards.
- Your penetrating partner directly climbs on top, either fully laying the weight of their body on you or getting into a kneeling position with their arms stretched out on your hips.
- They enter from here and rock their hips, penetrating deeper with each movement.
- Find the speed and depth of movement that feels best and carry on with it.
The 69
69 is one of the best sex positions for beginners when diving into oral sex for the first time, the primary reason being you and your partner are going down on each other simultaneously – making it a win-win.
Pro Tip: 69 has other variations you can also test if you’re feeling creative and you want to try something new.
It’s one of those positions to keep in your sex life to help you learn each other’s bodily cues more. You discover new things every time you perform 69, eventually leading to finding what feels good and what you enjoy receiving the most. In return, you and your partner nail down oral and receive the big O each time.
How To Do It
- One partner lies flat on their back while the other climbs on top facing the other direction.
- Align your genitals to your partner’s mouth and do the same with yours.
- Lower down to perform a blowjob on your partner as they perform oral on you.
- For the ladies, try sucking, licking, wrapping your hands around your partner’s penis, and bring it up and down to give a good head.
- For the men, try licking your partner’s clitoris and finding the G spot, or try fingering them repeatedly.
Reverse Cowgirl
We’ve talked about Cowgirl, but now it’s time to talk about reverse Cowgirl. This basic sex position is an excellent choice for mixing things up in the bedroom.
Being in reverse Cowgirl still focuses on women being in control, but it provides a different stimulation angle. Being in reverse, you receive new sensations that may be lacking in other sex positions. And for most women, this is why reverse Cowgirl is more enjoyable than regular Cowgirl and known to be a top contender sex position for the ladies.
Note: It’s important to remember that every person’s body is different, and what feels good for one person may not feel good for another.
Additionally, some people find it more visually stimulating as it allows for a full view of the woman’s back and butt cheeks.
How To Do It
- One partner lays down with their knees bent or legs stretched out.
- Facing away from your partner, the receiving partner straddles the lying partner and climbs on top.
- Like Cowgirl, you lean forward and reach behind you to grab your partner’s penis or strap it on and insert it.
- Place your arms on your partner’s legs and bounce your hips up and down.
- Explore moving your hips in a circular or grinding motion to receive pleasurable sensations. This helps with deeper and fuller penetration that should make you feel more satisfied.
Wrapping Up
You can never go wrong with returning to the basics we all know and love. A certain comfort and satisfaction are attached to familiar positions you’ve tried. You don’t always have to be in a complicated or acrobatic position to receive sexual fulfillment – instead, focus on the movement and connection with your partner – the rest will help you get there.
Thanks for reading my guide for basic sex positions!
Rachel
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