6 Best Sex Positions for Scorpios

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If you give any credence to astrology, and you probably do if you’re reading this (or you don’t, and you just want to read about “best sex positions,” which is also valid!), you believe that the way the stars align when a person is born strongly influences their personality and desires.

Naturally, this includes their sex life!

In this series, we’ll be exploring which sex positions would best suit the Scorpio archetype. And if you’re not a Scorpio, stay tuned, because we will be looking at all the signs!

Table Of Contents

What Is the Scorpio Sex Personality?
1. Wheelbarrow
2. The Lotus
3. The 69
4. Anal Missionary
5. Standing Doggy
6. Missionary With Legs on Shoulder
Our Other Zodiac Sex Position Guides

What Is the Scorpio Sex Personality?

Scorpios are born between the 23^rd of October and the 21^st of November. Scorpio is one of the three water signs, which signifies intuition and emotional intelligence. These signs, and especially Scorpio, are characterized by passion and intensity, as well as ambition, loyalty, and creativity.

This is a very sexy sign! Scorpios form intimate, emotional connections (even when they don’t really want to) and their sexual energy is unmatched. Desires and kinks are complicated, but it’s not surprising that many Scorpios are at least a few toppings past vanilla. They tend to be adventurous and open-minded.

If you are a Scorpio or partnered with a Scorpio, this is probably not news to you. We recommend that you lean into your nature and embrace your capacity for passion and connection. Our staff of sexologists suggests that the following six positions are the best way to do just that.

1. Wheelbarrow

This position is demanding but highly rewarding, much like Scorpios themselves. It embodies the Scorpio’s need for connection and intensity because it simply will not work if partners are not connected and in sync with each other.

The wheelbarrow position allows for extra-deep penetration, which makes it even more intense.

What We’re Doing

The receiving partner positions themself on hands and knees with legs spread and extended straight back (sort of like a plank position).
The penetrating partner stands between the receiving partner’s legs. The penetrating partner lifts the receiving partner’s legs and helps the receiving partner straighten their legs.
The receiving partner wraps their legs around the penetrating partner’s waist, and the penetrating partner grasps the receiving partner’s hips for support.
The receiving partner lifts their hips and arches their back, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

2. The Lotus

The lotus position is a staple of tantric sex. Even if you and/or your Scorpio partner aren’t ready to make a full-on commitment to tantric practice, you will appreciate the complexity and connection of this position. This seated sex position focuses more on rocking and grinding as opposed to thrusting, so it requires partners to coordinate their movements.

The full-body and face-to-face connection, as well as the receiving partner’s dependence on the penetrating partner, meets the Scorpio’s need for intimacy and intensity.

What We’re Doing

The penetrating partner sits cross-legged on the bed or floor. They can lean against a headboard or other stable surface for support, which allows them to better support the receiving partner.
The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner’s lap, facing them. The receiving partner wraps their legs around the penetrating partner’s waist.
The penetrating partner grasps the receiving partner’s hips and/or lower back to support them.
The receiving partner carefully lowers themself on the penetrating partner’s penis.

3. The 69

Scorpios love to please and be pleased, so the 69 position fulfills both those desires. There’s a lot going on at the same time in this position, and Scorpios are there for all of it. They thrive on the “orgasms all around” abundance of mutual oral sex.

What We’re Doing

Partner 1 lies on their back on the bed with legs slightly spread. They can put a small, firm cushion under their head and neck for support and a better angle.
Partner 2 straddles, kneels, or squats over Partner 1, facing the opposite direction. They can support some of their body weight on their knees or legs.
Partner 2 backs up so their genitals are above Partner 1’s mouth and stretches forward to reach Partner 1’s genitals with their own mouth.
Both partners perform oral sex on each other.

4. Anal Missionary

Many Scorpios appreciate the intense sensation of anal sex, as well as its slightly “taboo” nature. They also like the face-to-face connectedness and intimacy of the missionary position. It’s especially exciting when they can have all those good things at once, and anal missionary is one way to manage that.

This position works whether the penetrating partner is using their own homegrown penis or a strap-on. As with any anal sex position, don’t skimp on either the quality or quantity of lube. Foreplay, including anal stimulation, is also highly recommended.

What We’re Doing

The receiving partner lies on their back on the bed with their legs spread and slightly bent. They can put a firm cushion under their hips for support and better access.
The penetrating partner lies face-to-face on top of the receiving partner, between their legs.
The penetrating partner uses their hand to slowly and carefully guide their penis in.

5. Standing Doggy

Standing doggy offers many of the same benefits as the classic hands-and-knees doggy, such as deep penetration and a great view for the penetrating partner. It’s also a little more intimate since there is more skin-to-skin contact, which meets the Scorpio’s need for connection.

Another advantage of standing sex is that you can do it wherever you have a stable surface and sufficient privacy, so if a super-passionate Scorpio can’t wait until they get home, standing doggy it is!

What We’re Doing

The receiving partner stands facing a wall with their legs slightly spread. They can brace their hands and arms against the wall for support.
Alternately, the receiving partner can stand in front of a sturdy waist-high table or counter, bend forward, and use the table to brace their upper body.
The penetrating partner stands behind the receiving partner, between their legs.
The receiving partner arches their back, and the receiving partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

6. Missionary With Legs on Shoulder

This is another variation on missionary that lets the Scorpio get the intimate connection that they need as well as the raw sensuality that they crave.

Missionary with the receiving partner’s legs on the penetrating partner’s shoulders allows for deep penetration, G-spot stimulation, full-body contact, and the perfect positioning for lots of deep kissing. All of this is like catnip (scorpion-nip?) for Scorpios!

What We’re Doing

The receiving partner lies on their back on the bed with legs spread and bent. They can put a firm cushion under their back for support.
The penetrating partner kneels between the receiving partner’s legs.
The receiving partner lifts their legs and (perhaps with the penetrating partner’s help) positions them over the penetrating partner’s shoulders.
The penetrating partner leans their upper body forward and uses their hand to guide their penis in.

Maggie Hart

Maggie Hart has written about sexual well-being and sexuality in society for quite a few years now. She is active in communities that celebrate sex for older adults.