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We write a lot about sex toys and gear, and how they can improve your sex life. We’re going to stand by that! But the truth is that your body and your brain are the most important “sex toys,” and they need to be maintained just like our silicone friends.
When your body is fit and flexible, it opens up positions that may not be accessible for the rest of us. We’re going to explore some of those today. If you aren’t quite there yet, perhaps they can serve as motivation! Flexibility and core strength benefit your body in many ways, including sexually. You’ll be less likely to risk injury, you’ll feel more confident experimenting, and you may very well experience more powerful orgasms.
1. Standing Doggy With a Forward Bend
The forward bend is a classic yoga position that can calm the brain, reduce feelings of stress, and open up the hips, all of which can only make sex better. And when the receiving partner is bent forward this way, the penetrating partner will be able to go very deep. It’s also an optimal angle for G-spot stimulation.
This standing sex position does work best when partners are close in height.
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner stands with legs slightly spread and feet flat on the floor. They bend forward and brace themselves with their hands on the floor.
- The penetrating partner stands behind the receiving partner, between their legs.
- The receiving partner tilts their hips forward, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
2. Standing Doggy With Split
Any time that you see “split,” you know that flexibility is a prerequisite! This is a variation on the standing doggy position, and it does demand that the receiving partner be extremely limber.
As with most doggy-style positions, penetration can be very deep and the angle is promising for G-spot stimulation. This position works for both vaginal and anal intercourse.
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner stands with legs slightly spread. They lean forward and brace their arms on a sturdy surface.
- The penetrating partner stands behind the receiving partner, between their legs.
- The receiving partner raises and extends one leg. The receiving partner can prop that leg against the penetrating partner’s chest and shoulder.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
3. Missionary With Split
The missionary position is well loved because it is a very romantic and connected position with full-body, skin-to-skin contact plus face-to-face intimacy. It’s a classic for a reason!
And if you are one of the elite few who is able to hold the position for this variation, you will overcome one of the common complaints — sometimes it’s difficult to achieve deep penetration in the missionary position, but if the receiving partner is able to angle one leg backwards, that opens up new possibilities!
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner lies on their back on the bed with legs spread and bent.
- The penetrating partner kneels between the receiving partner’s legs.
- The receiving partner extends one leg and straightens it. They can prop that leg on the penetrating partner’s chest and shoulder.
- The receiving partner arches their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
4. Bendy Missionary
This is one where you might want to stretch out before getting started! Like the position directly above, it lets you get deep penetration and G-spot stimulation while still enjoying all the advantages of the missionary position.
Holding this pose relaxes the receiving partner’s hips and back. It also increases blood circulation, which can intensify sensation and even orgasms. The receiving partner may benefit from a small, firm cushion under their lower back.
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner lies on their back on the bed with legs spread and knees bent. The receiving partner brings their legs in close to their chest.
- The penetrating partner kneels in front of the receiving partner, between their legs.
- The receiving partner extends their legs backwards over their shoulders. The penetrating partner can bear down (gently and carefully) so that their chest helps press the receiving partner’s legs back.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
5. Cowgirl With Split
We love the cowgirl position(s) because the receiving partner gets to control the angle, depth, and pace of penetration. This is usually a little bit of a role reversal, which is of course super fun in the moment but it can also help both partners understand each other a little better.
When the receiving partner is able to do a split on top of the penetrating partner, it allows for even deeper penetration and also lets the receiving partner grind against the penetrating partner for clitoral stimulation.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner lies on their back on the bed with legs together, either straight out in front or slightly bent.
- The receiving partner squats and straddles the penetrating partner’s pelvis.
- The penetrating partner grasps the receiving partner’s hips for support. The receiving partner extends one leg straight back and the other one forward.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
6. Squatting Cowgirl
This position actually requires more core strength and leg strength than flexibility, but we believe that it fits with the second half of the title: “positions for incredibly fit people.” This position is physically demanding for the receiving partner, but it’s also very rewarding. Not only does the receiving partner get to be on top and control the penetration action here, but they can stimulate their clitoris with their hands or a small sex toy.
Note: The penetrating partner can bend their knees, and the receiving partner can lean back and rest against them if they need a breather.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner lies on their back on the bed with legs together, either straight out or slightly bent.
- The receiving partner squats and straddles the penetrating partner’s pelvis.
- The receiving partner lifts their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
7. Reverse Cowgirl With Split
Like the above cowgirl-with-split position, this challenges the receiving partner but also makes it worthwhile! Not only does the receiving partner get to choose the depth and pace of penetration, but the split position encourages the receiving partner to grind against the penetrating partner’s thigh for additional stimulation. Even if you have to work your way up to this position, you won’t regret it.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner lies on their back on the bed with legs together and slightly bent.
- The receiving partner squats and straddles the penetrating partner’s pelvis, facing away.
- The penetrating partner grasps the receiving partner’s hips for support. The receiving partner extends one leg straight back and the other one forward.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
8. The Bridge
This position requires strength as well as flexibility. The bridge pose is common in yoga classes, so yogis should already be familiar with it and ready to advance to yoga-style sex. The sensations are intense and penetration can be very deep.
It can also easily be adapted for anal sex or oral sex.
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner lies on their back on the bed with their legs spread.
- The receiving partner positions their feet flat on the bed, and their hands flat on the bed above their shoulders. They then lift themselves up into the bridge pose.
- The penetrating partner kneels between the receiving partner’s legs. The penetrating partner can support the receiving partner’s hips and lower back.
- The receiving partner arches their back, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
9. Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is another physically demanding position with major payoffs. Penetration can be very deep and the angle is excellent for G-spot stimulation. The receiving partner will be in a head-down position, which can intensify sensation.
This position also works very well for anal sex.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner stands with legs slightly spread and knees slightly bent.
- The receiving partner positions themself on hands and knees in front of the penetrating partner, and then leans forward so that they are supporting themself on their arms and elbows.
- The penetrating partner lifts the receiving partner’s 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 penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
10. Scissor
The scissor position is commonly associated with women-loving-women sex, but couples of all genders can certainly enjoy it. The receiving partner is able to grind against the penetrating partner for additional clitoral stimulation.
It is not as demanding as some of the other flexible sex positions on this list, but it can require some flexibility to get all parts lined up correctly!
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner lies on their side on the bed with legs slightly bent. The receiving partner lifts their top leg.
- The penetrating partner straddles the receiving partner’s bottom leg.
- The receiving partner rests their top leg on the penetrating partner’s shoulder, and the penetrating partner leans forward so that genitals are aligned.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
Maggie
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